SHOP – Shoulder & Off-Peak 2026

SHOP is ETOA’s new B2B event focused on driving demand beyond the high season. Designed for destinations and suppliers seeking to grow business outside traditional peak months, SHOP unites industry professionals committed to building a more balanced, sustainable tourism economy.

As travel patterns evolve, extending the season and diversifying itineraries has never been more important. Many destinations either face overcrowding in peak times and dips in the shoulder and off-peak months, or they face overcrowding in specific areas and lacks visitors in others. SHOP provides a platform for collaboration: connecting destinations, suppliers, and tour operators ready to fill those gaps.

With high-season capacity reached in many places, tour operators have the opportunity to bring clients to new destinations at the right time. SHOP supports this shift, helping the industry deliver travel experiences that are both commercially smart and sustainably responsible.

Contact us to register

12 June 2026

InterContinental London – The O2 by IHG

 

If you are an ETOA member, you can book SHOP 2026 through an events package and save.

Pre-scheduled B2B meetings between destinations, suppliers, and operators.

Social Programme designed to foster informal networking and business development.

Online insight sessions on strategies for balanced, sustainable tourism growth.

Why attend SHOP?

Extend the Season

Attract visitors beyond the peak months and strengthen your year-round business performance.

Boost Visibility

Showcase your destination or product to operators seeking fresh, less crowded travel options.

Drive Sustainable Growth

Support the balance of tourism flows by easing pressure on over-visited hotspots.

Build Strategic Partnerships

Connect directly with operators actively expanding their off-peak portfolios and product range.

Who is this SHOP for?

SHOP brings together European destinations and tourism suppliers with international buyers, focusing on business development, off-peak product creation, and itinerary planning. It’s designed for those ready to explore new opportunities, collaborate with operators, and shape a more balanced European tourism calendar.

DESTINATIONS, CITIES &
REGIONS

aiming to increase off-season travel and promote lesser-known areas

EUROPEAN TOURISM SUPPLIERS

seeking to grow occupancy and visitor numbers during quieter months

TOUR OPERATORS &
TRAVEL BUYERS

looking for distinctive, off-peak travel products to enhance their portfolio

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