Visitor registration for the British Tourism & Travel Show (BTTS) is now open, and it’s free.
The show returns to the NEC on 21-22 March 2018, with stand space already selling fast and over 250 exhibitors predicted to attend.
The 2017 edition welcomed 2,606 attendees, including some of the UK and Ireland’s biggest domestic tour operators, coach operators, travel organisers and agents.
Looking ahead to 2018, the latest exhibitors to join the line-up include Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Belvoir Castle, Jurys Inn, Cairn Hotel Group, Bodleian Libraries, Llangollen Railway, and Abbot Travel.
They join returning big names like Albatross Travel Group, Visit Cornwall, Hilton Worldwide, Warner Leisure Hotels, Visit Lincoln, Greatdays Travel Group, and Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.
New for 2018, the Destination Europe zone at the show will appeal to key decision makers who plan and book itineraries for both international and domestic tourists.
It will feature diverse attractions, destinations and hotels across Europe: The latest exhibitors to sign up are Dutch Cruise Lines, Lovers Canal Cruises, and Choice Hotels Europe.
“Major trade shows are the lifeblood of the tourism industry, and the British Tourism & Travel Show is the flagship event in the annual calendar,” says Chris Wales, Chief Executive of the Coach Tourism Association.
Joanna Watson, Manager at Rondo Travel, says: “This is my favourite show, which I attend each year without fail. It’s the best travel trade show.
“The two days enables you to speak to many suppliers and attractions in person and I always come away with exciting new ideas for tours.”
“A truly excellent way of meeting those involved in travel tourism in one place with a great atmosphere,” says Peter Bradley, Director of Administration and Development at the London Tourist Coach Operators Association. “I will encourage our members to attend in 2018.”
Martin Slater, National Sales Manager at Greatdays Travel Group, says: “It’s an opportunity to gather intelligence from both clients and suppliers as to how the industry as a whole is performing, and face-to-face time continues to be important in this industry.”
For more information and to register, visit tourismshow.co.uk
