The renowned Travel Convention by Abta is set to return to Calvià in Majorca in 2025, marking a significant highlight in the travel industry’s calendar. Key figures, including the UK’s top travel executives, will attend this prestigious event between October 6 and October 8.
- Calvià’s hosting of the Travel Convention underscores the destination’s ongoing transformation and investment in infrastructure, making it a pivotal location for the travel sector.
- Delegates will enjoy the luxurious amenities of the Meliá Calvià Beach and Meliá South Beach hotels, with registration commencing in the spring.
- This marks the first time Calvià will independently host the convention, celebrating its commitment to responsible tourism and sustainable development.
- The event will emphasise the crucial role of destinations like Majorca in shaping the future of travel, driving discussions on civic behaviour and mutual respect within tourism.
The Travel Convention, organised by Abta, is set to take place in Calvià, Majorca, from October 6 to October 8, 2025. This event is a cornerstone of the travel industry’s annual gatherings, attracting influential figures in tourism from across the globe. Its return to Calvià highlights the area’s strategic importance and showcases recent infrastructural investments, notably along the seafront at Magaluf.
The convention will be hosted at the recently renovated Calvià Beach Resort, offering participants access to high-end facilities at the Meliá Calvià Beach and adjoining Meliá South Beach hotels. Delegates can expect top-tier conference amenities, including seafront dining and leisure options, making their stay a blend of business and pleasure.
Registration for the event is anticipated to open in spring, with the Calvià Tourist Board and Turespaña playing pivotal roles as hosts and supporters, respectively. This occasion marks a significant milestone for Calvià, being its first solo hosting of the Travel Convention, signifying its growing stature in the international tourism sector.
Manuel Butler, the UK director of the Spanish Tourist Office, expressed enthusiasm in hosting the convention, noting it as a privilege to welcome a globally recognised event back to Spain. The continued choice of Majorca as the site for such gatherings reflects its enduring appeal and evolving tourism infrastructure.
Major Juan Antonio Amengual of Calvià highlighted the transformative developments in the area, indicating the convention’s alignment with Calvià’s repositioning as a leading Mediterranean destination. The Majorca Tourism Councillor, José Marcial Rodríguez Díaz, remarked on the event’s alignment with Majorca’s policies for responsible tourism, aiming to foster an environment of respectful coexistence between tourists and locals.
Calvià’s hosting of the 2025 Travel Convention symbolises its status as a transformative force within the Mediterranean tourism landscape.
