What our visitors are saying…

British Tourism & Travel Show returns to the NEC Birmingham on the 22-23 March 2017. Bringing together around 3,000 top level travel buyers including Group Travel Organisers, Coach Operators and Tour Organisers, we thought we’d share some of the great testimonials the show’s received from our visitors in 2016… “One of the most engaging travel…

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British Tourism & Travel Show announces headline speakers for 2017

TV presenter Julia Bradbury and Travelzoo’s UK MD Joel Brandon-Bravo are now confirmed to host headline Keynotes at British Tourism & Travel Show 2017 – which returns to the NEC Birmingham next year on 22-23 March. British Tourism & Travel Show – the largest domestic tourism showcase for the UK and Ireland’s travel trade is…

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British Tourism & Travel Show 2017: Visitor registration opens

Free visitor registration for British Tourism & Travel Show 2017, which returns to the NEC Birmingham on 22-23 March, is now open. Just four months ago many of the UK and Ireland’s biggest domestic tour operators, coach operators, travel organisers and agents were in attendance at the 2015 show – including Acorne, Albatross Travel Group,…

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British Tourism & Travel Show previews its 2017 exhibitors

British Tourism & Travel Show previews its 2017 exhibitors British Tourism & Travel Show – the largest domestic tourism showcase of the year for the UK and Ireland’s travel trade has unveiled its first preview of 2017 exhibitors. Its last edition, just three months ago, enjoyed a 10% increase in attendees and won a host…

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Coach tourism community honoured at National Coach Tourism Awards 2016

The winners of the 2016 National Coach Tourism Awards were announced tonight (Wednesday 16 March) at a prestigious ceremony at the Vox, Resorts World, NEC Birmingham, following the first day of the British Tourism & Travel Show. Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier, Burnham-on-Sea, Blackburn Market, Hallmark Hotels, CalMac Ferries, Encore Tickets, Maynes Coaches, and Johnsons Coach Travel…

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British Tourism & Travel show opens today

British Tourism & Travel Show opens at 10am at the NEC Birmingham today (Wednesday 16 March). The largest domestic tourism showcase of the year, the two day event is expected to attract over 3,000 visitors from across Britain and Ireland. Over 260 leading visitor attractions, venues, destinations, hotels, transport providers, associations and DMOs will be…

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British Tourism & Travel Show confirms final line-up

Representatives from ALVA, Visit Wales, Tourism Ireland, the National Trust and London & Partners are set to appear in The Tourism Society’s annual Question Time panel discussion at next week’s British Tourism & Travel Show; taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 16-17 March. The session kicks off the 2016 Keynote programme at 10.30am on…

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National Coach Tourism Awards 2016: Finalists announced

The finalists of the 2016 National Coach Tourism Awards – the only national awards scheme to recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation across the coach tourism sector – have been announced. This year’s judges had to choose from a record number of high calibre entries, with almost 200 coach tour operators, destinations, visitor attractions, hotels,…

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British Tourism & Travel Show unveils full seminar line-up for 2016

Simon Weston CBE, The Tourism Society, ETOA, Hudson’s and The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK are to host seminars at next month’s British Tourism & Travel Show, which returns to the NEC Birmingham on the 16-17 March. The event’s extensive free seminar line-up is renowned for attracting ‘inspirational’ big names discussing the key issues, opportunities…

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British Tourism & Travel Show announces first Keynote speakers for 2016

Former MP and cabinet minister Michael Portillo and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson are confirmed to host headline Keynotes at next year’s British Tourism & Travel Show – the leading annual meeting place for the UK’s multi-billion pound domestic tourism industry. Taking place at NEC Birmingham on the 16-17 March 2016, the event’s extensive seminar programme…

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National Coach Tourism Awards to run alongside British Tourism & Travel Show in 2016

The winners of this year’s coveted National Coach Tourism Awards were announced on 14 May at a prestigious ceremony held at West Midland Safari Park. On a night of many announcements, the awards proved the perfect backdrop to unveil Diversified UK’s plans for 2016.  After extensive consultation, and in accordance with industry wishes, next year’s National…

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New direction for Best of Britain & Ireland show

Following the success of Best of Britain & Ireland 2015, which took place at the NEC Birmingham last month, organiser Diversified Communications UK has announced some important changes to ensure the event continues to grow in importance as the leading annual meeting place for the UK’s domestic tourism industry; valued at over £100 billion annually.…

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