New city, new brands, and over $40,000 in prizes: Niche is Nice 2026 is back and bigger than ever, showcasing more suppliers in more cities and revealing the biggest-ever prize pool in the boutique travel roadshow’s history.
Did you know that attending a travel industry roadshow could land you an epic Greenland expedition cruise with HX Expeditions, $10,000 in booking credit from Nexus DMC, or a chance to win one in three immersive Himalayan homestay experiences from Ekno Travels?
Or how about Economy Class return flights flying to either Brunei (BWN), Kota Kinabalu (BKI) or Kuching (KCH) to discover Borneo, thanks to Royal Brunei Airlines?
That’s exactly what’s on offer at Niche is Nice 2026: attendees have the chance to score big in the event’s biggest-ever prize pool with total giveaways worth more than $40,000 across four cities.
Presented by Karryon, the highly anticipated roadshow series returns to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this August and expands across the Tasman to Auckland for the first time.
Niche is Nice 2026 will once again bring together a curated collection of more than 50 specialist travel brands, emerging destinations and niche suppliers to assist advisors in unlocking new opportunities and delivering extraordinary client experiences.
With registrations already open and tickets going fast, Aussie and Kiwi advisors are encouraged to secure their place early.
Biggest-ever Niche is Nice giveaway
One lucky advisor will walk away with the ultimate prize at Niche is Nice 2026: a 2027 HX Greenland expedition cruise for two, valued at over $20,000.
The major prize will be drawn at the conclusion of the roadshow series, giving every attendee across all four cities the chance to win.
Also up for grabs is a $10,000 Nexus DMC credit, which will be added to the winner’s account for use on future bookings across its extensive destination portfolio (excluding flights).
And that’s just the beginning with even more exciting giveaways allocated to each city, ranging from travel experiences to food and wine hampers and specialist products.
That’s not all – here’s what else you could win at Niche is Nice 2026:
- 3x $500 gift vouchers from 50 Degrees North (Australian events only)
- 2x Italian-themed gift hampers from Aussie2italia (Brisbane and Sydney events)
- 3x cases of six bottles of Veuve Clicquot from Ponant Explorations (Australian events only)
- 3x pairs of NOCS binoculars and a bottle of wine from Quark Expeditions (Australian events only)
- 4x mulled wine hampers from Albatross Tours (all events)
- Plus more!
Simply register, attend and network for your chance to win.
Why niche travel is booming
Niche travel is having a moment right now as travellers increasingly look for bespoke itineraries and specialist products beyond the mainstream offerings and for advisors, that creates avenues for new enquiries and opportunities to tailor clients’ trips.
Whether it’s expedition cruising in the Arctic, immersive cultural experiences in remote communities, slow travel through lesser-known regions or highly specialised touring products, demand for unique and meaningful travel experiences continues to grow.
Clients are increasingly seeking expert recommendations, insider knowledge and experiences they can’t easily find themselves online. The ability to uncover distinctive products and destinations has become a powerful point of difference for travel professionals.
Niche is Nice shines a spotlight on specialist suppliers and emerging travel experiences that often sit outside traditional trade events, helping advisors stay ahead of trends and discover products that inspire new conversations and drive new business.
Why advisors should attend
Niche is Nice offers advisors the opportunity to engage directly with product experts, destination specialists and boutique travel brands in a relaxed, high-energy environment designed specifically for relationship-building and learning.
Attendees can ask questions, gain firsthand destination insights, uncover unique selling points and develop valuable supplier relationships that can help convert enquiries into bookings.
For advisors, the biggest value in attending isn’t just discovering a new supplier, it’s discovering a completely new way to sell travel.
This year’s confirmed suppliers include Platinum Sponsor HX Expeditions alongside Gold Plus Sponsor Evolution Travel Collective, bringing Explore Worldwide, Expedition Experience, Touropa and AVM Travel Designers to each event, as well as Sun Island Tours to Auckland.
In addition, advisors can meet and learn more from Gold Sponsors, such as Albatross Tours, AmaWaterways (AKL), Go Insurance, Inside Travel Group, Luxury Escapes, MW Tours, Ormina Tours (SYD), PassportCard, Ponant Explorations, Quark Expeditions, V Travel Network, Visit Anchorage, Visit Monaco (BNE & SYD) and Volivoli Beach Resort Fiji (AKL).
With a growing lineup of innovative exhibitors, new destinations and fresh product launches expected across the 2026 series, this year’s roadshow is shaping up to be the most exciting yet.
Don’t miss out – register now
Tickets are being snapped up quickly across all four cities, so register today to secure your spot at Niche is Nice 2026 in your closest city:
- Brisbane: Monday, 24 August 2026 from 5:45–9pm at Pullman Brisbane King George Square
- Sydney: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 from 5:45–9pm at Crown Sydney
- Melbourne: Wednesday, 26 August 2026 from 5:45–9pm at W Melbourne
- Auckland: Monday, 31 August 2026 from 5:45–9pm at Cordis Auckland
Karryon General Manager Dani Tuffield said this year’s event series is already one for the record books with more suppliers, more cities and more prizes than ever before.
“Niche is Nice brings together an incredible collection of specialist suppliers and unique travel experiences across both a free-flowing marketplace format and dedicated presentations that can genuinely transform the way advisors sell travel,” she said.
“Add in our biggest-ever prize pool, worth more than $40,000, and there’s never been a better reason to join us. If you’re serious about growing your knowledge, your network and your business, make sure Niche is Nice 2026 is in your diary.”
For more information, visit the Karryon Events Calendar or contact Nicola Mater at events@karryon.com.au
