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The British Tourism & Travel Show 2024

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The British Tourism and Travel Show is returning to the NEC, Birmingham on 20-21 March 2024. Over 200 exhibitors will be showcasing the very best of Britain and Ireland. If you're a professional who plans group tours, you won’t want to miss it! The show brings all the inspiration you need into one place, to get ideas and provide your groups with a truly unique and memorable experience.

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• Discover attractions, hotels and destinations to inspire your tours and brochures
• Have insightful face-to-face conversations with teams behind the brands
• Join and network with tour operators, group travel organisers and travel trade specialists
• Hear the latest travel and tourism insights from expert speakers
• Find service providers to help you with planning tours  

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Top 10 Travel & Tourism Trade Shows in the UK

Travel and tourism are one of the most successful and innovative sectors of the UK economy. Despite the pandemic, the industry has bounced back and is expected to be worth over £275 billion to the UK economy by 2025.

There’s no shortage of growth opportunities in the travel and tourism sector, which supports nearly 4 million jobs. Leisure spending continues to increase and the outlook for foreign travel and domestic staycations is bright.

Whether you’re a travel industry professional or new to this exciting industry, attending the top travel and tourism trade shows will help you make useful connections and keep you up to speed on all the latest trends.

Business Travel Show Europe

If you specialise in business travel, head for ExCel, London. This is the show if you want to connect with other industry professionals and explore new ways of working.

Attracting bookers, procurement and travel buyers, this show brings together the innovation and knowledge in the corporate travel industry under one roof. Hear from industry leaders, discover the latest business travel trends and find the innovations to improve your corporate traveller’s experience.

Motorhome & Caravan Show

For all the best in camping and leisure vehicles, the Motorhome & Caravan Show at Birmingham’s NEC is the place to be.

The UK’s largest exhibition of all things camping and caravanning, the show attracts seasoned travellers and newcomers to the leisure holiday scene alike. With over 1,000 vehicles on display, plus destination exhibitors from across the UK and Europe, there’s something for everyone who enjoys the motorhome and caravanning lifestyle.

The Luxury Travel Fair

Upmarket travel specialists Condé Nast Traveller host the Luxury Travel Fair at Olympia London. Showcasing the pick of bespoke travel experiences, the fair attracts the elite of the luxury travel scene including travel personalities, agents and experts.

The opportunity to connect with insider know-how and get the lowdown on the next luxury destination hotspots makes this an unmissable show for anyone in the bespoke travel industry.

Destinations: The Travel & Holiday Show

In association with The Times and Sunday Times, this is an essential event for anyone seeking travel inspiration. Bringing together travel operators, brands and tourist boards from across the world, this event brings destinations and expertise together under one roof.

This is the leading consumer event in the travel and tourism sector, so exhibiting at the show puts you in touch with affluent travellers looking to book their journeys for the year ahead.

Travel Tech Show

If you work at the cutting edge where travel and technology collide, this show’s for you. Travel technology leaders meet at ExCel, London to connect with decision-makers and start conversations with over 100 leading travel tech brands.

Meet game-changing suppliers, reconnect with your peers and stay ahead of the trends with a series of hot button focus sessions. With exhibitors from 82 countries, this is the leading travel tech show on the calendar.

British Tourism & Travel Show

Birmingham’s NEC plays host to Britain and Ireland’s leading travel and tourism event. Attracting more exhibitors than any comparable event, the show is packed with travel inspiration.

Featuring a packed programme of speakers from across the industry, the show offers a unique opportunity to increase awareness of your business, grow your professional network and capture new leads.

Inviting you to reconnect, rebuild and innovate, the WTM show at the ExCel gives you the opportunity to position your travel brand as an industry forerunner.

With a focus on sustainable tourism and travel tech, the World Travel Market show has a packed programme of conferences and seminars, with speed networking groups and insight from some of the biggest players in the travel sector.

Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show

Start the season at one of the UK’s biggest leisure vehicle shows. Over 350 exhibitors bring all the latest innovations and trends to the Birmingham NEC, showcasing the best in campervans, motorhomes and caravans.

Be the first to spot the latest trends in the leisure vehicle lifestyle, and see over 700 new models from UK and European manufacturers.

Adventure Travel Show

If you operate in the fast-growing and exciting world of adventure travel, head for London’s ExCel for this market leading event.

Showcasing all the best in travel off the beaten track, the event features show talks from prominent personalities, seminars and the Adventure Film Festival.

Discover the hottest new trends and destinations, and connect with the biggest collection of adventure travel companies in the UK.

More than just an exhibition, the Hotel 360 show is an experience.

With plenty of space to exhibit and engage with attendees, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and make connections with other professionals from the hospitality sector in a relaxed atmosphere. Build potential partnerships and learn about the latest developments in the hotel industry

Exhibit in Style at a Travel & Tourism Show in the UK

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British Tourism & Travel Show 2021: Keynotes announced

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The British Tourism & Travel Show has revealed an impressive programme of live seminars. Taking place from 22 – 23 September 2021 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, the leading group travel trade show will bring together experts from prominent authorities including VisitEngland, The Tourism Alliance, the Association of Group Travel Organisers, the Confederation of Passenger Transport and more.

Free to attend for all visitors, the carefully curated programme will host some of the UK’s leading experts and figure heads to present the latest tourism trends, support resources, recovery strategies, innovations and compliance measures to optimise tour planners’ restarts, itineraries and operational prowess.

Says Event Manager Lloyd Jones: “This year’s event comes at an opportune time for the tourism industry, as it emerges from an immensely challenging 18 months and looks ahead to regrowth and recovery. In addition to providing valuable networking opportunities and inspiration for tours and excursions from 250 exhibiting organisations, we have put together this year’s keynote programme with a focus on delivering actionable insights for visitors.”

Lloyd continues: “Visitors will leave armed with knowledge about the support available to them and strategies to power through the year ahead and beyond”.

“The British Travel & Tourism Show is vital to the group travel market,” explains Wendy Hartley-Scarff, CEO of the Association of Group Travel Organisers (AGTO), who will be speaking on the second day.

“It enables tour planners to source products and develop itineraries in a great environment of friendly and knowledgeable people, and it provides interesting, entertaining, and thought-provoking seminars.  A visit to BTTS is invaluable,” she says.

Business Support

Opening the programme, Vicky Parr, business support manager at VisitEngland, will provide useful insights on the recovery of the tourism industry, and will discuss support resources available from the national tourist board to help drive business growth and productivity. To find out more, head to the Keynote Theatre on opening day (Wednesday 22 September) at 11.00am.

Market insights and strategies for success

Holidaying behaviour changed significantly following the coronavirus pandemic – but will these new trends be here for the long haul? Kurt Janson, director at Tourism Alliance, will share insights about recent changes in consumer behaviour, and will discuss what customers are now looking for in a holiday, and how to respond moving forwards.

To recover fully, the industry needs to look further than just summer, our usual domestic hotspots, and our regular strategies. Digital Visitor’s CEO, Anthony Rawlins discusses his thoughts on the opportunity for UK tourism, and strategies that will help the whole tourism ecosystem thrive. Visitors will learn how to secure off-peak bookings, strategies for long-term growth and how to maintain domestic audiences once international travel returns.

International tours

For those poised for restarting overseas visits, Mark Purchase, operations manager at the Confederation of Passenger Transport will kick off day two’s sessions with a talk on post-Brexit coach operations into Europe, following the new Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the UK and EU. Visitors will learn how to stay compliant, how to make the most of opportunities, and how to understand potential pitfalls.

Innovation in tourism

Wendy Hartley-Scarff, CEO of AGTO, will deliver a presentation on innovation in group travel. The session will look at the way the industry has adapted to the COVID crisis, and how destinations and attractions have changed their behaviour – or not, as the case may be. Visitors will learn about new innovations and how to work with them, how not to conduct business, and about continuing developments.

More speaker highlights

Fed Pereira, Alice Aubrey and Georgia Aubrey, founders of Lovetovisit, who have over 30 years combined experience in the tourism and culture industry, will share insights with visitors about reaching new audiences, engaging with core audiences, and how to be more proactive towards diversity and inclusivity.

Krystene Bousfield, senior associate solicitor at Travlaw LLP, will deliver a whistlestop tour of the key provisions of the travel sector’s most important piece of legislation – The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.

Further sessions will be announced soon.

British Tourism & Travel Show – free trade registration

The show will take place at the NEC Birmingham on 22-23 September. For the visitors that attend each year, it offers a compelling line up of exhibiting attractions and destinations, group friendly accommodation providers, suppliers, and networking opportunities. This year promises to be no exception, as the industry comes together for the first major travel trade event in over 18 months.

For more information and to register for a free ticket, visit  www.tourismshow.co.uk  

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Diversified Communications UK (Diversified UK) is a fast-growing trade event organiser and publisher based in Brighton, UK. Diversified UK’s portfolio includes: British Tourism & Travel Show; British Coach Tourism Awards; Coach & Bus UK; Euro Bus Expo; routeone magazine; routeone Awards; Accountex; lunch!; Casual Dining; Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards; Commercial Kitchen; Natural & Organic Products Europe; Natural and Organic Awards; Nordic Organic Food Fair & Natural Products Scandinavia in Malmö, Sweden; SITS – The Service Desk & IT Support Show; GEO Business; Ocean Business; and MARELEC Marine Electromagnetics conference. For more information, visit: www.divcom.co.uk .

Diversified UK is part of Diversified Communications, a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications.  As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 14 industries including: food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology.  Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com .

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BCTF returns to Harrogate this April

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The owner of British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF), Kerrison Exhibitions, is thrilled to confirm a return to the physical exhibition this April following a two-year hiatus. The much-loved show will take place from April 10–12 at its usual venue of the Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC) in beautiful Harrogate.

Having run for more than 45 years, BCTF is a very special event in the trade exhibition calendar and unique in its focus on purely handmade British goods. From exquisite hand-wrought jewellery and spectacular works of fine art; to the best of British-made ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, paper products, textiles and more, BCTF is proud to fly the flag for British artisans.

With the appetite for locally made, impeccably sourced products at an all-time high amongst the British public and overseas consumers, the 2022 event promises to be a real treasure trove for discerning retailers who are keen to champion British handmade.

Visit the BCTF website to register as a visitor

The BCTF Awards will once again take place on the Monday evening (11th April) at the YEC after the show closes, with the following categories to be recognised:

• Award for Excellence, sponsored by The Giftware Association • Award for Excellence in Jewellery sponsored by The National Association of Jewellers • Best Newcomer Award sponsored by Heart Gallery, Hebden Bridge • Form & Function Award sponsored by The Platform Gallery, Ribble Valley • BCTF Award for Excellence sponsored by The Pyramid Gallery, York • Best Post-Newcomer Award sponsored by Home & Giftware magazine in partnership with Denre.com

Show Director, Kane Thomas, said. “We’re delighted to be bringing BCTF back to Harrogate this April. We’re investing in far-reaching promotion to ensure we deliver the highest possible quality and volume of audience to the fair. This is in addition to direct mail, email and social activity to our existing database of qualified and registered buyers, which exceeds 10,000 names. Our lineup of over 250 carefully vetted exhibitors is excellent with many well-known faces and

established brands participating in the show; and this year they’ll be joined by a huge intake of talented newcomers.

“I warmly invite all retailers and gallery owners with an interest in British craft to come along this April in support of these fantastic makers, who are eager to showcase their inspiring new products and collections to the trade.”

2022 is THE year for British Artisans

All the signs are there that conditions are ripe for further growth in the booming British craft market. Rather than settling for throwaway fashions, mass produced gifts and cheap homewares, consumers – many of whom contributed to a total of £billions of savings during lockdown – are willing to spend that bit more on thoughtful investment pieces that will stand the test of time.

The once in a decade Crafts Council Market for Craft report found that craft sales in this country increased from £883 million in 2006 to £3 billion in 201 9, a figure that is likely to rise still higher as the British public strengthens its determination to support home grown talent and pursue more sustainable product offerings.

Almost three-quarters of British adults bought craft in 2019, amounting to 25 million handmade items , whilst 10.3 million Brits were reported to be buying their crafts online, a number which has trebled over the past decade*.

Eight out of ten UK adults wants to buy British-made goods and will happily pay more for items made in this country, which puts British crafters in an incredibly strong position as we go forward into 2022.

BCTF is ideally placed to help makers and retailers alike to capitalise on this huge potential for authentically hand-crafted products, which are also free from the supply chain problems currently affecting much of the consumer goods market.

These important findings from the Crafts Council are also backed up by the Made in Britain Buying British Report, which confirmed beyond doubt that consumers want to support local businesses and to buy more sustainable products – all they need is the reassurance from retailers and suppliers that the products they’re buying have the necessary credentials.

Venue and Facilities

By the time BCTF in April comes around – and with the last Covid-related restrictions being scrapped by the end of February – the pandemic may well be truly behind us. That said, the organiser will naturally follow all government and local authority guidelines at the time.

Yorkshire Event Centre is a state-of-the-art venue offering a pleasant and relaxing buying environment, with excellent ventilation and acres of easily accessible green outdoor space where people can get a breath of fresh Yorkshire air between meetings. There is also plenty of free on-site parking and a complimentary shuttle bus from Harrogate train station for those who’ll be arriving by public transport.

The town of Harrogate is a gorgeous location with plenty of hotels and many great shops and restaurants to enjoy – the perfect place to combine business with pleasure and even to enjoy a short mini-break for those with a bit more time to spare.

*The meteoric rise of online sourcing and shopping which accelerated during the pandemic will be reflected by a follow-up digital edition of BCTF on May 15-17. Watch this space for more details.

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Humiliated Argentina issues furious dig as Brazil 'helps UK' get tourists to Falklands

A rgentina has issued a furious complaint to Brazil over what it described as "provocative" actions by the UK government to promote its "illegitimate occupation" of the Falkland Islands.

The diplomatic row erupted after the UK was allowed to host a stand promoting tourism to the Falklands at the WTM Latin America trade fair in São Paulo.

In a letter addressed to the Brazilian ambassador in Buenos Aires, Argentina's Secretary for the Malvinas accused the British government of trying to garner support for its sovereignty over the disputed islands in the South Atlantic.

Andres Dachary said Argentina repudiated "this new provocation" which he described as an attempt to "consolidate the illegal British presence in our Islands" through economic initiatives.

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The tourist board says it aims to give the Falkland Islands "a worldwide reputation for its unrivalled wildlife and natural environment."

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GREAT FUTURES trade mission to Riyadh attracts major corporate sponsors

The GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign has today announced key partners for the major business, tourism, education and cultural expo in Riyadh - GREAT FUTURES - on 14 and 15 May 2024. 

• The Deputy Prime Minister will lead a 300+ strong business delegation to the Saudi GREAT FUTURES flagship event  in Riyadh.
• British Airways and HSBC announced as lead partners for major trade and culture event in Riyadh. 

GREAT FUTURES flagship event is the launch for a 12-month campaign to highlight UK expertise and capability in sectors that support Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’. It’s being hosted by the UK and Saudi Arabian governments in partnership and the UK will showcase the best of its excellence and innovation across a range of sectors. 

British Airways will be a lead partner on the event and prominent political and corporate delegates will fly to Riyadh on a specially designated delegate charter flight. CEO Sean Doyle will address delegates as they depart for the event and Chief Commercial Officer, Colm Lacy, will give insights on innovation and the future of air travel.

HSBC is also a lead partner for GREAT FUTURES. CEO Ian Stuart and Tony Cripps, CEO Saudi Awwal Bank, will deliver a keynote speech and share insights on the future of financial services cooperation between the UK and Saudi Arabia. 

Other key partners of the event include: change & transformation consultancy, North Highland, content production agency TAG, and urban development firm Innovo. Engineering, construction and project management group, Bechtel, insurance intermediary group, Howden and International education network, Global University Systems are also partnering with the GREAT campaign on this venture. Representatives of the key partners will lead our thought leadership programme with counterparts in the Saudi Arabian business community. 

Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden commented:

GREAT FUTURES will be an important moment for British business. The private sector can see the value in this venture and we’re pleased to have so many prominent corporate sponsors on board.  Our delegation will represent the very best of the UK’s business, cultural, creative, and educational talent. This event will be an important stage by which to forge enduring partnerships for the future with Saudi business and our Government counterparts.

The UK has advanced specialist expertise in the industries being discussed and its delegation will include senior business leaders from across the UK which represent key sectors including tourism, education, clean tech, trade, insurance, fashion, architecture, sport and culture. 

Chairman and CEO of British Airways, Sean Doyle, commented:

We’re proud to play a role in promoting the UK as a leading destination for business, tourism and investment, and build on our long-standing partnership with the GREAT campaign to showcase the best of Britain internationally.  We have a long history of connecting families, friends and businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with our home in London and look forward to welcoming leaders from some of the UK’s most creative and innovative companies on board our special charter flight in May.

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