Visiting BTTS
Find the latest travel inspiration, trends and best practices in organising your group tours
The British Tourism & Travel Show is the largest event of its kind, dedicated to celebrating the very best of group tourism across British Isles and beyond.
Gain fresh itinerary ideas through face-to-face interactions with industry professionals enthusiastic in helping plan your next group tour.
See familiar faces, make new connections and build relationships with key players across the group travel trade industry.
Who should attend?
The British Tourism & Travel Show is the must-attend event for group travel professionals seeking inspiration for day trips, excursions, and holiday packages.
Coach Operators and Tour Operators
Whether you're a national operator or a family-run business, BTTS offers fresh ideas for group trips, packages, and excursions - plus invaluable networking opportunities.
Group Travel Organisers
If you plan group trips - whether professionally or for social groups like u3a, WI, or ProBus - BTTS is the perfect place to find new ideas and connections.
Travel Agents
Meet providers of attractions, destinations, hotels, and experiences to offer your clients. Get inspired to host your own tours, stay informed on the latest industry regulations and discover how to attract and retain customers.
Tour Guides and Coach Drivers
Meet key contacts at top attractions, destinations, and hotels nationwide. Expand your network and gather essential insights to enhance your tours.
Who will you meet?
There’s something for everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned tour planner or if this is all new to you – make connections, build relationships and pick up take-aways so you have everything you need to get organising group trips.
Visiting BTTS will give you access to hundreds of key contacts including:
Attractions
From quirky museums to gardens with year-round blooms, to sporting venues and castles rich with history.
Destinations
Well known and off the beaten track, stops on route or ultimate tour highlights, find out about special events and best places to take groups, whilst tapping in to local knowledge.
Hotels
Big brands or independents – find out about their facilities from group dining to coach parking, single room rates to accessibility.
Transport Providers
From coach operators, ferry operators to train operators – get your groups from A-B in style.
Regional Tourist Boards
Showcasing days out, seasonal events, the best places for Christmas markets, where to find amazing views, vineyards, food festivals, plus more.
Make planning easy
You’ll find software providers to handle bookings, payments and route planning, and insurance providers that have tailored services for groups.

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TESTIMONIALS
The heart and soul of 'Group Travel'John Flynn, Treasurer, ROLE ON
I had a great day networking and meeting exhibitors who were so proud of their region. The staycation is here to stay!Celine Adams, Independent Travel Agent, Inteletravel
The British Tourism and Travel show is the best show to visit. Plenty of new suppliers giving a great source of inspiration.Vikki Reekie, Tour Manager, Voel coaches
The British Tourism & Travel Show is an essential date in the travel calendar, showcasing UK & Ireland destinations and suppliers.Gaynor Harrison, Head of Business Development, GB Tours
The show is useful to start planning for later in the year and new ideas for the next.David Chatterley, Proprietor, SHOWCOACHtours
A great show to gain inspiration for tour packages and build relationships with current suppliers as well as making new connections. I would definitely recommend a visit.Rachel Slack, Product Contractor, Roberts Travel Group
This was my first time attending the show and it truly exceeded my expectations. As an independent travel agent for women only, I left feeling excited about the connections I had made and for the new business I would be sharing with my clients! Thank you for an amazing event, I look forward to the next one!Barinder Sangha, Independent Travel Agent, Fly with B