28 April – 1 May 2026, Málaga, Spain

Higueron Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

28 April – 1 May 2026, Málaga, Spain

Higueron Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

WELCOME

GTL Sessions is a new event in the live touring industry market. Now in our third year, GTL brings together Tour Managers and Tour Providers from around the world. For 2026 we headed to a new destination, the Higuerón Hotel Málaga, a luxury five-star resort on Spain’s southern coast.

GTL Sessions is a chance to connect, network, and discuss important topics affecting touring life. With TM’s at all levels of their careers, the event offers a space to build relationships that can last a lifetime. It also provides opportunities to find mentors within the industry who can help guide you through your career, while forming partnerships with Tour Providers that help ease the stresses of tour planning.

SPEED+SYNC

Our Speed+Sync Sessions are quick 1:1 meetings between Tour Providers and Tour Managers, they can be utilised as a time to showcase your services, a continuation of conversations and topics from our Social sessions, or can be taken as an opportunity to just find out more about one another.

How do we curate Speed+Sync?

Delegates of GTL Sessions will be asked to provide proof of their upcoming tours and collaborations with artists to secure their place at the event.

Providers pick a wish list of their Top 5 meetings, while also providing criteria for the remainder of their meetings.

SYMPOSIA

Covering a wide range of topics, our Symposia Sessions are designed to give you short insights into the world of live touring. From educating everyone about mental health on the road, to the virtual future of touring, these topics provide ice breakers for the Speed + Sync Sessions, along with providing a platform to discuss best practices within the industry.

Radical Optimism

Chaired by Andy Franks

Fuelling The Machine

Chaired by Alicia Pollitt

Roadies Roundtable

Breaking the Code of Touring

The Leadership Pyramid

It's Not Just All Rock 'n' Roll

SUSTENANCE

Designed to allow you to  regenerate, recuperate and relax in beautiful surroundings. Our Sustenance sessions offer you the opportunity to enjoy the local area, catch up on emails or enjoy some downtown at the spa.

SOCIAL

Each evening we will come together as friends to unwind and enjoy the spectacular surroundings. Helping you solidify the long-lasting relationships formed during the event and gives you the opportunity to strike up new friendships and swap contacts with your fellow attendees.

TESTIMONIALS

Alex Nash, Tour Manager

Our day-to-day touring world is usually pure chaos, so stepping away for GTL Sessions was incredibly refreshing. As a first-time attendee, it completely exceeded my expectations. We’re in the relationship business, and the chance to connect properly with both peer TMs and suppliers (new and old) was invaluable. I’m already feeling the positive impact of the event and would strongly encourage anyone given the opportunity to take it. I will certainly be aiming to return.

 

Bryn Jones, Tour Manager

I have never attended an event whereby the end, you genuinely leave with friendships with both fellow tour managers and suppliers.

 

Caleb Rosario, Tour Provider, Cube Services

GTL Sessions has been an amazing experience thus far. This was my first year attending while representing a company, so I can only hope that my company once again gives me the opportunity to meet new people, make lasting connections, and show the industry what we have to offer.

 

Claire Gamble, Tour Provider, Dakota Hotels

This was my first year attending GTL sessions. Alongside connecting with so many valued clients, I had the pleasure of meeting so many Tour Managers. It was interesting to hear first hand what makes a hotel truly stand out to them and why they would choose Dakota. So many great connections, GTL really is a community.

 

George Allen, Tour Manager

An indispensable resource for Tour Managers old and new. A supportive and open space to freely chat about our business, how to improve it and make us all the best we can be.

 

Kaylee Pearson, Tour Manager

A huge thank you to GTL for creating such a meaningful and valuable event. Being able to connect with such a massive network of tour managers from all around the world is incredibly important and inspiring. The sense of community, knowledge sharing, and support this event creates is something truly special, and I’m already looking forward to the next one.

Nick Goulding, Tour Provider, Rock-it Cargo

GTL Sessions is a networking event like no other. This event is dedicated to helping new people break through in the touring industry. GTL connects people in more ways than one, so leave the Ego at home and enjoy good company and share some stories.

 

Olivia Saunders, Tour Provider, IHG Hotels & Resorts

Attending GTL Sessions in Málaga as a supplier was an incredibly valuable experience. The event provided a unique opportunity to connect face-to-face with around 50 tour managers, allowing us to build meaningful relationships in a focused and collaborative environment.

The quality of conversations was excellent and gave us genuine insight into what tour managers truly need and value from hotels. These learnings will directly influence how we support touring business across our hotels moving forward. We would highly recommend the event to any supplier looking to strengthen relationships and better understand the touring sector.

 

Ollie Scerri, Tour Manager

I’ve attended GTL twice now – once as an industry newbie and once with much more experience under my belt. Both times I learnt an invaluable amount and learnt about suppliers I’d never heard of, or wanted to chat with but couldn’t find the time. I’d go every year!

 

Rob Thomson, Tour Manager

GTL is a unique and wonderful event bringing together tour managers & suppliers in a productive and fun way in an idyllic setting.   So much to learn and take away from this event, cannot recommend it enough!

 

Melanie Harrison, Tour Provider, Radisson Hotels

Again GTL delivered ! Second time attending and certainly not my last. Loved reconnecting with everyone I met last year building on those relationships and making new connections. This event is a firm favourite now in my calendar – can’t wait until 2027!

UNIQUE

Why GTL Sessions?

Our event is hosted at a luxury 5-star resort in Málaga, across 3 days.

You will be able to provide a wish list of your Top 5 meetings and provide criteria to match you with 15 other attendees.

Alongside your 20 strategic meetings, our whole delegates list will be with us for the duration of the event, providing you with ample opportunities to connect and build relationships with them.

This is not a tradeshow event. All attendees are treated equally and there aren’t any tiers when it comes to sponsorship or partnerships, which gives an equal platform to everyone.

Finally, we have lasting and trusting relationships with tour managers, coming from over 20 years of experience covering the touring industry.

GTL Sessions is presented by TPi Magazine, TPiMEA Magazine, the TPi Awards and the TPiMEA Awards.

TOUR PROVIDERS

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Included for suppliers and attendees:

Transfers on arrival and departure

Accommodation

Food & Beverage for duration of the stay

20 x 20 minute meetings with key decision makers

Networking & collaboration opportunities

Key-note speakers

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CONTACT

From the makers of…

GTL Sessions is brought to you by Mondiale Technology Media Ltd, the publisher and events organiser behind leading brands, TPi Magazine, TPiMEA Magazine, TPi Awards and TPiMEA Awards – along with our sister publication MONDO-DR Magazine and MONDO-DR Awards.

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