Archive note: First published in September 2022, this article previews 2023 events. The CES, Rugby World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup and ITB Berlin entries below have been corrected using official sources. This is not a current events calendar.

The Covid-19 Pandemic has done what seemed to be impossible. 7 billion people lived and spent two years of their life in closed walls of hotels, and restrooms and lived in the dark underworld of isolation and disconnection from the world, both mentally and physically.  And now seems like the light is coming back, as we are free from our homes ready to be connected with this world again. And what better opportunity than this to enjoy a travel event in 2023? Expos, conventions and incentive travel and many more present themselves to be a perfect opportunity for a traveller to meet travel professionals and share knowledge and create networks and memories at the same time.

So here are some of the best travel events in 2023  organized around the world that you should add to your bucket list.

CES 2023

CES took place in Las Vegas from 5 to 8 January 2023. The technology trade show is produced by the Consumer Technology Association, as described in its official 2023 preview.

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Outbound travel Roadshow India 2023 

Outbound Travel Roadshow offers international locations and destinations a stage to collaboratively market their own country and tourist attractions also providing travel trade offers for businesses. The travelling road is said to commence from Monday 9th January and last till Friday 13th 2023 when you can expect countries like the UK, Sri Lanka,  Turkey, Italy, Switzerland, Flanders etc to be active participants. This road show would follow through Indian cities- Mumbai to Ahemdabad to Hyderabad to New Delhi. So get ready to experience the best of the world in the diverse country of India. This is edition 1. The 2nd edition of the roadshow would be held from January 30 to February 2, 2023.

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Illustrative photo: Teemu Paananen / Unsplash.

The destination holiday and travel show ( London) 2023

From scenic mountains and valleys to luxurious hotels and trains. London has it all. And it should be on your travel bucket list because the Times present Destinations- the Holiday and travel show. Crowed with hundreds of independent and world’s leading travel and tour operators, and 70 tourist boards from across the globe you would be thrilled to experience cultural engagement and experiences, flavours from seven seas, travel celebrities and more. UK’s biggest and longest-running travel show is said to commence on Thursday, 2nd February and last till Sunday, 5th February 2023 at the venue of Olympia London, London,  United Kingdom. 

Caravan Camping Lifestyle Expo 2023

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Travel does not mean staying in a hotel while exploring a destination. It also means getting in a caravan and embarking on a journey, skipping cities and driving along foothills. If you are a fan of road trips then the Caravan Campaign Lifestyle Expo joyfully welcomes you to experience all that new for road travel. You would see everything required and related to caravans, caravans and camping,  motorhomes, tents and trailer all in one beautiful location of Newscaster Entertainment Center and Showgrounds, Newcastle,  Australia. It is said to commence from Friday 3rd February to Sunday 5th February 2023.

The world Cup 2023

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Illustrative photo: Teemu Paananen / Unsplash.

Yes, world cups are sports events, however, they are a great travel event opportunity to explore, enjoy and experience joy while cheering along with people of different cultures for your favourite team.

1. Rugby World Cup: The Rugby World Cup 2023 in France ran from 8 September to 28 October 2023. The final was played at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

2. FIFA Women’s World Cup: The tournament in Australia and New Zealand was scheduled for 20th July to 20th August 2023.

3. ICC Cricket World Cup: The official schedule for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 placed the tournament in India from 5 October to 19 November, with ten teams and both the opener and final in Ahmedabad.

Travel and Adventure Show- Los Angeles 2023

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As the name suggests,  the Travel and Adventure Show is the most popular and celebrated travel event in the United States of America and you as a traveller cannot miss it. Here you can experience far away cultures from Taste of Travel Theater or groove to the rhythm of distant lands on the Global Beats Stage, converse with a local destination expert to know how to enjoy the Destination theatre and meet travel experts to get their deep insights on packing trips and cheap travel hacks on the Savvy Traveller Theater.

TOUREST

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Estonia Exhibition and Convention Center in Tallinn, Estonia is hosting TOUREST. This travel event is an international trade fair which will be organized from Thursday 9th February to 11th February 2023. It promises to offer many holiday and entertainment opportunities and its most diligent entertainment and tourism professionals would help you find the most affordable accommodations and flight tickets to account for a perfect travelling experience. 

ITB Berlin 2023 

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ITB Berlin 2023 took place from 7 to 9 March at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. In its opening-day release, organiser Messe Berlin described that edition as a trade-only B2B event with around 5,500 exhibiting companies from 161 countries.