The BTTS Domestic Tourism Industry Snapshot Survey was completed before and during The British Tourism & Travel Show (20-21 March) by over 80 leading travel and tour operators, DMOs, visitor attractions, destinations and hotels. Its findings show continued positive-growth for the sector and many had an upbeat optimism for the opportunities ahead, despite the economic…
From big business deals, to standing-room only Keynotes, and dazzling entertainment up and down the aisles, the British Tourism & Travel Show wowed the domestic travel trade industry for 2019. The leading event for domestic tourism was ‘buzzing’ with activity over the two days, with 2837 attending the show last week at the NEC Birmingham…
The UK’s best coach tour operators, destinations, visitor attractions, hotels, and tourism industry suppliers, were honoured last night (20 March) at the 2019 British Coach Tourism Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony, which took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham following the first day of the British Tourism & Travel Show, brought together hundreds of industry professionals to recognise and…
It’s been a fantastic first day at British Tourism & Travel Show, with a hive of excitement across the show floor, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! If you missed it, here are some video highlights. We hope to see you again tomorrow for day 2. BTTS 2019 Day 1 Highlights…
Thousands of domestic tour operators, travel organisers and agencies from across Britain and Ireland will be heading to Birmingham for the British Tourism & Travel Show this week. Doors open this Wednesday (10am, 20 March) at NEC Birmingham with around 2700 expected attendees – hoping to meet, explore and secure million-pound business deals with over…
With the show just over a week away (taking place on 20-21 March), British Tourism & Travel Show (BTTS) – the leading annual meeting place for the UK and Ireland’s multi-billion-pound domestic tourism industry – has released a preview of what’s new from exhibitors for 2019. From canal cruises to food and drink trails, guided…
After a successful inaugural edition, the Destination Europe area will once again join the eclectic line-up at the British Tourism & Travel Show. The ‘event of the year’ for thousands of domestic tour operators, coach operators, and travel organisers returns to NEC Birmingham on 20-21 March 2019. The Destination Europe area will feature a diverse…
With rising rents and high student debt, cash-strapped millenials are increasingly forgoing the traditional ‘gap year’ in favour of pursuing life-enriching experiences much closer to home. Recent research from VisitBritain has revealed that while 82% of 18-34 year-olds would consider taking a career break to travel abroad, only 24% say they are likely to do…
If you work within the domestic tourism sector, then we want to hear your views! Share your opinions now by taking part in a short survey that will take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Take the survey here: BTTS19 Industry Snapshot Open to tour operators, DMOs, visitor attractions, destinations and hotels, the survey…
Named as ‘news journalist of the year’ at the 2017 Business Travel Journalism Awards, Simon Calder, senior travel editor of The Independent, is widely known as Britain’s leading travel commentator and as the ‘man who pays his way’. Based on his extensive knowledge across tourism and travel, Calder will be making his much-anticipated British Tourism…