Van Isacker Exclusive 2026 Showcase Sets New Record for Trade Engagement

LONDON, UK – Van Isacker Exclusive (VIE) has officially concluded its most successful roadshow to date, with the 2026 Collection Showcase drawing a record-breaking 387 luxury travel agents and industry professionals across its four-city UK tour. The event series, which spanned a curated selection of the UK’s most distinctive venues from the urban heights of The Treehouse in London to the rolling vineyards of Bolney Wine Estate served as a vital bridge between the world’s most storied independent hoteliers and the UK’s leading high-net-worth travel consultants.

This year’s impressive turnout underscores a resurgent demand for specialised, boutique expertise within the travel trade. Throughout the week, Patrice Van Isacker and his team facilitated high-value connections in unique settings, including the whimsical Oddfellows On The Park in Cheshire and the historic opulence of The Grand, York. By hosting 387 specialised agents in these intimate, informal environments, the showcase moved beyond traditional desk-side training, allowing for authentic storytelling and the cultivation of long-term commercial partnerships.

The 2026 Showcase placed a particular emphasis on highlighting properties that offer a singular, irreplaceable sense of place. The Caribbean delegation was particularly robust, featuring the marvels of Anse Chastanet & Jade Mountain in St Lucia and the secluded sanctuary of Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands. Other regional highlights included the family-owned elegance of Calabash Hotel in Grenada, the sporting luxury of Curtain Bluff in Antigua, and the colonial charm of Cap Maison in St Lucia. The showcase also introduced agents to the ultra-exclusive Blue Monkey in Barbados, the refined Eden Roc Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, and a strong presence from the Turks & Caicos with Ambergris Cay, Blue Haven, and Alexandra Resort, alongside the pristine beautyof Canouan in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The European collection demonstrated remarkable depth, anchored by the 2L Collection in France and the sophisticated Villa Dubrovnik and Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery in Croatia. Central European elegance was represented by the BoHo and Kozmo Hotels in Prague and Budapest, offering agents a diverse urban portfolio. Expanding into new territories, the showcase featured the legendary Leela Hotels in India, providing a gateway to Eastern opulence. Complementing the hospitality icons, the inclusion of Jet Logicnspecialists in private jet and helicopter charter offered a complete end-to-end luxury solution for the attending travel designers.

A major highlight of the tour was the official launch of Zephalto to the VIE collection. This pioneering French space travel firm offers a transformative "space travel" experience, inviting guests to journey to the edge of the atmosphere in a low-carbon pressurized capsule for a refined culinary and astronomical experience. The addition of Zephalto signals a new frontier for the VIE portfolio, blending traditional hospitality with high-altitude innovation.

As the 2026 season progresses, the momentum generated by these 387 professionals is expected to drive significant booking growth for the represented resorts, further solidifying VIE’s position as a premier force in hotel representation.