Granite Travel Trade Expos announce 2026 schedule across 14 Canadian markets

Granite Travel Trade Expos will return to Atlantic Canada in 2026, beginning in St. John's on May 25, followed by Halifax on May 27, and Moncton on May 28.

Now in its third year, the Granite Travel Trade Expos are regional travel industry events that connect travel advisors with suppliers in smaller markets. 

Each event features 15-minute supplier presentations, followed by a trade show, dinner, and prize giveaways. 

Sal Buccellato hosts the events.

Bradley Dean of Granite Productions said the Atlantic Canada events in 2025 performed above expectations.

"We knew the Expos would perform well in Atlantic Canada, just as they had in other markets across the country, but they really exceeded our expectations and we're excited to be coming back," Dean said. 

"Agents spoke and we listened; they love the face to face opportunities to interact with suppliers in a much more intimate experience than some of the larger shows."

The 2026 series begins with Ontario spring dates starting April 13 in London, followed by Kitchener (April 14), Barrie (April 15), and Oshawa (April 16).

Supplier participation is limited to 36 per expo. 

Sponsors include: 

• Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts
• Princess Hotels & Resorts 
• St Kitts Tourism Authority

Additional suppliers include: 

• Amstel Safaris (U) Limited
• Catalonia Hotels & Resorts
• Collette, Cuba Tourist Board
• Exodus Adventure Travels
• Iberostar
• Lomas Hospitality
• Globus
• Nassau & Paradise Island
• Oasis Hotels & Resorts
• Royalton Hotels and Resorts
• Sandos Hotels & Resorts
• Sirenis Hotels & Resorts
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Sunwing Vacations
• Swan Hellenic
• The Special Travel Corporation
• Trafalgar Tours
• Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya
• Visit Central Florida
• Visit Myrtle Beach
• Visit Orlando

Western Canada dates include Winnipeg (October 6), Red Deer (October 7), and Kelowna (October 8). 

Ontario fall dates run November 2-5 in Ottawa, Kingston, Markham, and Hamilton.

Multi-show discounts up to 20 per cent are available to suppliers. 

Registration opens one month before each expo at granitetravelexpos.com. 

Agents can join the mailing list at the same site.

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