Following the transformation of the NEC, Birmingham into a temporary NHS ‘Nightingale’ Hospital for patients with Coronavirus the British Tourism & Travel Show has been rescheduled again to 22-23 October 2020. The British Coach Tourism Awards will now take place on the evening of 22 October at the National Motorcycle Museum.

Lloyd Jones, event manager, Diversified Communications, says: “With the NEC taking on an important role to help support the NHS during this national emergency, we had no other option but to delay the show until later this year.

“We appreciate how hugely important BTTS is to the thousands of businesses that regularly visit and exhibit – including leading tour and travel organisers, GTOs, coach operators, hotels, visitor attractions, DMOs and popular destinations across the UK and Ireland. These businesses – many of which are now closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions – have been hugely affected. Which is why running the show this year, rather than next, is so vital.

“This industry is resilient, and we know that we’ll all continue to support each other through this, over the coming months. The BTTS team would like to thank everyone – our exhibitors, visitors, speakers and partners – for their continued support and patience, and we look forward to seeing you all at the show on 22-23 October.

Existing visitor badges are still valid for the new dates. To register for a free trade ticket in advance, please visit www.tourismshow.co.uk and use priority code PR1.