Andy Headington is CEO of Adido, a digital agency which works with numerous tourist attractions across the UK. Here he talks about the future of UK tourism and what to expect from his Keynote session at the British Tourism & Travel Show 2018. How does your business help travel companies? We help travel companies in…
As well as a raft of domestic attractions and destinations at the show, visitors will also be among the first to discover exhibitors from Europe and beyond. Find out more about Usunhome Group, a travel company which focuses on sustainable tourism projects across China. Tell us a bit about your company We are the pioneer…
Max Sinclair is CEO of Eco Companion, a company that exists to help people find their perfect sustainable holiday in nature. In this exclusive Q&A, he talks about what inspired him to start up the business, and the key points he’ll be covering in his session at BTTS18. What inspired you to start Eco Companion?…
Justin East, senior creative director of innovation at Merlin Entertainments, has been confirmed to host a Keynote session at the British Tourism & Travel Show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 21-22 March 2018. While most have heard of major theme parks and attractions like Legoland, Sea Life, Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Madame Tussauds,…
We need your help to take part in a short survey about your role in the domestic tourism sector. Open to tour operators, DMOs, visitor attractions, destinations and hotels, the survey is designed to provide a ‘snapshot’ of how the domestic tourism sector has fared over the last 12 months and key trends for the future.…
The British Tourism & Travel Show returns to the NEC Birmingham on 21-22 March 2018. Here’s a preview of what’s in store at the largest domestic tourism showcase of the year. Valued at around £127 billion, the domestic tourism sector is continuing to grow and prosper. From its vibrant cities and historic towns, to beautiful…
Following the first day of the British Tourism & Travel Show, the prestigious British Coach Tourism Awards will take place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on 21 March. Known as ‘the crème de la crème of coach tourism’, the awards will once again come together to recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation in the…
Here’s even more offers our 2018 exhibitors have for groups this Christmas (and for 2018). From epic firework and winter wonderland displays, to Christmas getaways in Europe – there’s plenty in store for visitors at these group-friendly destinations. Check out part one here – www.tourismshow.co.uk/exhibitors-guide-christmas-part-1/ Christmas European breaks with DFDS Ferries Visit the continent this festive season with…
Now that the festive season is upon us, we thought we’d share some of the seasonal events and offers our 2018 exhibitors have for groups this Christmas (and for 2018). From Christmas markets and Santa Grotto’s, to an enchanted illuminated trail – there’s plenty in store for visitors at these group-friendly destinations. Mince pie specials and…
Google’s industry head of travel, Ruairidh Roberts, has been confirmed to host a keynote session at the British Tourism & Travel Show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 21-22 March 2018. As the travel industry moves towards an increasingly connected future[1], Google’s digital expertise is much sought after by businesses around the world. Roberts,…
Free visitor registration for British Tourism & Travel Show 2018, which returns to the NEC Birmingham on 21-22 March, is now open. According to Mintel, domestic tourism rose by 8.5% in 2016[1] – valued at around £127 billion[2], this thriving sector is continuing to grow and prosper. The British Tourism & Travel Show offers the…
Find out what The British Tourism & Travel show’s sales manager Lloyd Jones gets up to on a typical day in the office… 8am It’s Friday, the school summer holidays, and it was manic this morning. I’ve got to drive to the in laws and drop the kids off. A usual 30-minute journey turns into…
The British Tourism & Travel Show 2018 has announced the launch of a new ‘Destination Europe’ area, when it returns next year to the NEC Birmingham on 21-22 March. Growing on its success of attracting thousands of group travel organisers, coach operators and tour organisers every year, this dedicated new area will appeal to key…
British Tourism & Travel Show’s industry survey reports continued rise in domestic tourism The domestic tourism industry was out in force at the British Tourism & Travel Show last month, on 22-23 March – checking out the latest offerings from 260 leading visitor attractions, venues, destinations, hotels, transport providers, associations and DMOs from across the…
The second Domestic Tourism Industry Snapshot Survey, completed before and at the British Tourism & Travel Show by operators, DMOs, visitor attractions, destinations and hotels, showed continued positive growth for the sector and upbeat opportunities ahead. The survey found that 67% of respondents saw an increase in domestic visitor numbers and bookings in 2016, and…
The UK’s best coach tour operators, destinations, visitor attractions, hotels, and tourism industry suppliers, were honoured last night (22 March) at the 2017 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 over…
If you weren’t able to attend the show yesterday, there’s still plenty of great content to enjoy today on National Group Travel Organiser Day – including Keynotes by Julia Bradbury and Joel Brandon-Bravo (UK MD of Travelzoo), The Association of Group Travel Organisers’ Question time, and Hudson Heritage’s panel discussion on film tourism. The Association…
British Tourism & Travel Show – the largest domestic tourism showcase of the year opens at 10am at the NEC Birmingham today. Thousands of domestic tour operators, travel organisers and agencies from across Britain and Ireland are expected to attend. Here’s some of today’s seminar highlights: TravelGBI’s panel discussion: featuring George Clode, editor of TravelGBI;…
