GLOSSARY
Industry bodies & schemes
THE SHORT VERSION
UKinbound represents businesses in the UK’s inbound visitor economy. Its membership spans tour operators, destination management companies, accommodation, attractions and other tourism services. The association works with government and public bodies to represent the interests of that sector. Source: UKinbound: Manifesto and organisational remit
Start with the visitor market
List the overseas markets and kinds of visitor your business wants to serve. Use that brief when reviewing the association’s current membership activities. This helps you judge whether the available contacts and policy work relate to your actual inbound business.
Prepare for useful introductions
Before attending an event, prepare a short explanation of your product, operating area and trade booking process. Identify the partners you want to meet and why. A specific brief gives a prospective operator a clearer reason to continue the conversation.
Written and updated by Travelgenix. Sources checked on 16 October 2026. Practical checks are Travelgenix editorial guidance.
Sources
The official pages behind this explanation. This is general information, not legal advice, and rules change, so check the latest version.