More than 1,000 meetings will be conducted at the Meet the Buyer Workshop at the CTA Conference 2025 with 200 delegates set to attend in Stratford-upon-Avon, 9-11 February. During the Conference, former Wish You Were Here? presenter Anthea Turner will be joined by ex-BBC transport correspondent Peter Plisner in a Q&A session on the current [...]
CTA members should save the date for business generation and tour planning activities now scheduled for 2025/26. Following the March Hauts de France fam (see above): there will be a members reception at BTTS 19-20 March at the NEC; CTA Spring Networking will take place 17-19 May in Norwich; later in the year, the CTA [...]
This is a final call for bookings for the CTA Conference & Workshop 2025 taking place 9-11 February 2025 in Stratford-upon-Avon. The final deadline for registration to take part in the Workshop on the Monday morning of the event is 23 December 2024 – don’t miss out – book now! If you book after that [...]
Based at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool from 23-25 November, CTA Winter Networking generated new business for members alongside special fam trips to develop product. “Strong attendance from operators and wholesalers has driven excellent participation from high-quality suppliers,” said CTA Chair, Robert Shaw. “CTA Operators were delighted with the opportunities to create new trips and tours. [...]
CTA member CN Live Productions specialises in theatre productions and live events that feature the best West End talent alongside local performers. Managed by father and son duo, Nicholas and Colin Duncan, you may have seen CN Live production’s West End Seasons at CTA’s recent Winter Networking event in Blackpool. To rapturous applause, the West [...]
Over 100 members have already booked to attend the CTA Conference & Workshop 2025, and coach operator members should book now to secure the last remaining rooms available for the pre-night hotel fam. Book here! The Conference & Workshop is taking place in Stratford-upon-Avon, Sunday 9 to Tuesday 11 February 2025, with an FOC stay [...]
CTA received record numbers for the CTA Networking event at WTM at the The Fox pub at ExCel, Tuesday 5 November on the opening morning of World Travel Market. The event produced many useful conversations with a wide span of members including operators, wholesalers, and suppliers. Many thanks to our sponsor, CroisiEurope, and to all [...]
The CTA Conference & Workshop 2025, Stratford-upon-Avon, Saturday 8 to Tuesday 11 February 2025, is already proving popular with more than 60 taking advantage of the Early Bird rates so far – please book early as the Early Bird is only available until 31 October. With DFDS as Gold Sponsor and Trust My Travel as [...]
CTA is inviting members to its World Travel Market networking event on the opening morning of the exhibition, Tuesday 5 November, 9am-11am, in the main bar area of The Fox pub at Excel. There is no need to pre-book for the CTA event, however members are reminded that pre-registration to WTM is required with no [...]
We are excited to launch the bookings for the CTA Conference & Workshop 2025 which takes place in Stratford-upon Avon from 8-11 February. The event is based at the Crowne Plaza Stratford and features the ever-popular and must-attend Meet the Buyer Workshop on the Monday morning, plus a Conference session that afternoon and networking dinners on Sunday and Monday. There are [...]
CTA operator and wholesaler buyer members should book now for the remaining places available at CTA Winter Networking. The event takes place in Blackpool, Saturday 23 to Monday 25 November. Over 120 delegates have booked to attend the event with the new extended format. Held at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool, the weekend will present widespread opportunities [...]
CTA-member suppliers are invited to sponsor the 2025 CTA Conference, taking place in Stratford-upon-Avon, 9-11 February. A range of packages are still available, providing excellent exposure to over 200 expected delegate companies at the event, as well as media and social media promotion to a wider travel trade audience. Options cover a variety of price [...]
With places selling fast, CTA coach operator and wholesaler members are advised to book now for CTA Winter Networking in Blackpool, Saturday 23 to Monday 25 November. Over 80 delegates have already booked for the extended event that will give even more opportunities for business development and networking. Based at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool, the event [...]
Sponsorship requests for the 2025 CTA Conference are now open. CTA members are invited to sponsor an event at the Conference, taking place in Stratford-upon-Avon, 9-11 February 2025, with options including dinners, entertainment, as well as coaches & guides. Sponsors already confirmed include Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts and Valor Hospitality. A variety of sponsorship [...]
CTA’s next networking event will take place on the opening morning of World Travel Market (WTM), Tuesday 5 November, at The Fox ExCel bar, at ExCel, London. CTA Networking at WTM is sponsored by Croisi Europe, and gives members the opportunity to meet and develop new business ahead of the show. Meeting at approximately 9am [...]
UPDATE 06/11/24: We are just about at capacity at the hotel - only Sun night rooms available - please contact us by email before booking. UPDATE 18/10/24: The Supplier Showcase on the Monday morning is now FULL - no further Supplier tables available. The CTA Winter Networking event takes place on 23-25 November in Blackpool [...]
Blackpool will host CTA Winter Networking later this year, taking place on 24-25 November, while the CTA Networking Event at WTM 2024 will take place on 5 November. CTA Winter Networking will be based at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool. The weekend features a fam trip visit to Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, a fine Tudor [...]
The Coach Tourism Association’s (CTA) Spring Networking event in Oxford attracted nearly 120 coach tour operators, wholesalers, and industry suppliers for a weekend of business development. Held between 18 and 20 May, the event’s fam trips and Supplier Showcase generated new trips and tours, while the seminar programme advised on marketing technology, and the zero-emissions [...]
Coach tour operators, wholesalers, and industry suppliers are gathering in Oxford this weekend for CTA Spring Networking, 19-20 May. The sell-out event welcomes more than 100 members for an engaging fam trip, seminar, and Supplier Showcase line up. Hosted at Holiday Inn Oxford, CTA Spring Networking will include fam trips to Blenheim Palace, The Bodleian [...]
CTA Winter Networking will take place in Blackpool, 24-25 November, and will include a special visit to the famous Blackpool Tower. Based at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool, the weekend will feature fam trip visits courtesy of Merlin Attractions, including The Blackpool Tower, comprising its iconic ballroom and sounds of the Wurlitzer organ. Booking details for [...]
The UK coach tourism industry’s biggest annual event, The CTA Conference & Workshop, will take place next year in Stratford-upon-Avon. Held from 9-11 February 2025, Shakespeare’s town and the surrounding area will host a variety of engaging fam trips to boost operator product and supplier bookings. The event will also include the Meet the Buyer [...]
Bookings are now live for the CTA Spring Networking event which takes place on 19-20 May in Oxford. We are based at the Holiday Inn Oxford and the event includes Fam trips to Bodleian Libraries and Blenheim Palace, including a Blue Badge Guide tour courtesy of Roger Bailey. Blenheim has a host of events this [...]
CTA members are encouraged to attend the CTA Spring Networking event in Oxford on 19-20 May which promises to be a great opportunity for operators to develop business by enhancing their day trip and tour programmes, and for operators to present their latest news and innovations. The event includes CTA’s AGM, followed by a business [...]
Join CTA at BTTS as we host a networking event on the show’s opening day, Wednesday 20 March, at Birmingham’s NEC. The CTA drinks reception starts at 1500hrs on the opening afternoon of BTTS within the main hall. Complimentary refreshments will be provided to CTA members. CTA is a BTTS Partner and has a stand [...]
Over 40 CTA operator and wholesaler members participated on the CTA Paris Fam Trip, courtesy of CroisiEurope. The group discovered the opportunities of the CroisiEurope fleet, including several vessels, as well as the locations, itineraries, accommodation, and food and drink on offer to groups. CTA members were also guided on a tour of Paris, experiencing [...]
CTA is hosting a networking event on the opening day of the British Travel & Tourism Show (BTTS), 20 March, NEC, and is welcoming all members. The CTA drinks reception starts at 1500hrs on the opening afternoon of BTTS within the main hall. Complimentary refreshments will be provided to CTA members. CTA, which is a [...]
More than 200 delegates attended CTA's annual Conference & Workshop last weekend in Newcastle. This included 20 new members who attended the event for the first time. The CTA Conference & Workshop 2024 took place from 28-30 January. Based at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead hotel, the weekend also included fam trips around the North East. [...]
CTA Spring Networking will take place on Sunday 19 and Monday 20 May in Oxford. Located at a coach-friendly hotel, the weekend will include a Fam trip to Blenheim Palace. Delegates will enjoy a light lunch at Blenheim Palace, as well as entry to the estate’s biggest ever exhibition, Icons of British Fashion. Blue Badge [...]
CTA will once again host an annual networking get together on the opening day of the British Travel & Tourism Show (BTTS), 20 March, NEC. With over 250 destinations, attractions and group-friendly hotels for you to discover there is no shortage of inspiration, and exhibitors will be on hand to help you create the perfect [...]
CTA encourages members to book by 21 December for the remaining rooms available for the CTA Conference & Workshop 2024. The majority of places for the 2024 event, which will be based at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, 28-30 January 2024, have now been booked. [...]
CroisiEurope has extended the number of places available to CTA members for its 11-14 March 2024 Paris Fam trip. Members are encouraged to book before Christmas to secure the limited places available. As well as accommodation and product exploration onboard CroisiEurope’s premium MS Renoir river cruiser, the Fam trip will also now include visits to [...]
CTA members have described that the recent Winter Networking event in Exeter was the “best ever” for business development. Over 100 coach operators, wholesalers, and tourism suppliers attended the event on 19-20 November with significant new business potential and partnerships created as a result. “Many delegates reported that Winter Networking was the ‘best ever’ event [...]
CTA welcomed around 60 members to its World Travel Market networking event. Taking place on WTM’s opening morning on 6 November at The Fox pub at the Excel arena, the CTA event was sponsored by CroisiEurope. The session welcomed operators, wholesalers, and supplier members, [...]
Bookings are now open for the 2024 CTA Conference & Workshop which takes place in Newcastle on 28-30 January 2024. The event will be based at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead and will include the not-to-be-missed CTA Meet the Buyer Workshop on the morning of Monday 29 January, followed by a Conference session. The event includes [...]
CTA’s Winter Networking event takes place in Exeter on 19-20 November 2023. Hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandypark hotel and including dinner at the Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel, we are very grateful for sponsorship from Visit Exeter. The event starts with a fam trip to Sidmouth with the coach supplied by Blakes Coaches plus a Blue [...]
Bookings will open very soon for CTA’s Winter Networking event, taking place in Exeter on 19 and 20 November. Hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandypark hotel and supported by Visit Exeter, the event includes a fam trip in Sidmouth, with lunch at a Brend Collection hotel. Stuart Line Cruises will then take delegates [...]
Newcastle-upon-Tyne will host the CTA Conference & Workshop 2024, taking place Sunday 28 to Tuesday 30 January 2024. The event will be based at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead hotel and will include a special fam trip as well as the not-to-be-missed CTA Meet the Buyer Workshop. A networking dinner will take place at a select [...]
CTA members discussed the prospects for zero-emission coaches operating coach tours at the organisation’s recent Summer Networking event in Hertfordshire. Nearly 100 delegates heard presentations on the latest developments in ZE (zero emission) coaches, including both new vehicles and retrofit. While there are challenges in terms of vehicle range, charging infrastructure, and adequate luggage space [...]
CTA will once again hold a member networking event on the opening morning of World Travel Market London on Monday 6 November 2023. The networking will take place in a section of the main bar area of The Fox pub at Excel from 09.00 to 11.00 There is no need to pre-book for the CTA [...]
CTA is offering a fabulous Fam trip in Paris in March 2024 with CroisiEurope. The event includes a mini-cruise (subject to river levels) and three nights' accommodation on board CroisiEurope’s premium vessel MS Renoir. There will be a guided visit around Paris by coach and a chance for free time to explore the city and [...]
CTA is including a special zero-emissions (ZE) coach transition seminar at its Summer Networking event, taking place at Hertfordshire's DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree hotel, on 23 and 24 July. Sponsored by VisitHerts and VisitScotland, the business networking event also includes a fam trip to Hatfield House. In addition, the event features a Supplier Showcase, [...]
Our next CTA event will be our Summer Networking which takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Elstree on 23-24 July 2023. We are very grateful for sponsorship of the event from Visit Herts and CTA Partner member VisitScotland. The event starts with a Fam trip to CTA member Hatfield House and includes a [...]
CTA's Spring Networking event in Llandudno, sponsored by Visit Wales, attracted 95 members including coach operators, wholesalers, and industry suppliers. Held over Sunday 21 to Monday 22 May, the programme included a fam trip, supplier showcase and networking, as well as a social media masterclass. See a photo gallery of the event here - thanks [...]
CTA will welcome members to its Spring Networking & AGM event in Llandudno this coming weekend (21-22 May). CTA is delighted to confirm sponsors for the Llandudno event. Christmas in Birmingham is sponsoring the Networking Dinner on Sunday evening. And CTA Partner member Visit Wales is sponsoring the buyers’ attendance at the event. (See the latest tourism trade [...]
Our next CTA event will be our Spring Networking & AGM which takes place at the Imperial Hotel, Llandudno on 21-22 May 2023. CTA is delighted to confirm sponsors for the Llandudno event. Christmas in Birmingham is sponsoring the Networking Dinner on Sunday evening. And CTA Partner member Visit Wales is sponsoring the buyers' attendance [...]
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported a very successful CTA Conference & Workshop 2023 in Belfast. Many thanks to all the delegates who attended a great event in Belfast for our 2023 Conference. A packed schedule of Fam visits, Workshop and Conference sessions hopefully kept everyone informed, entertained and fully networked. We are [...]
British Tourism & Travel Show returns to the NEC Birmingham on 22-23 March, with 50 new exhibitors confirmed to enhance the group tourism sector's biggest annual event. More than 250 visitor attractions, hotels, venues and destinations will be exhibiting to inspire coach tour planners and group travel organisers with the best of Britain and Ireland. [...]
Bournemouth pulled out all the stops to welcome a record number of members for the CTA Winter Networking event on 20-21 November which was based at Marsham Court Hotel. More than 120 delegates took part with over 80 arriving early for a fabulous Fam trip put together by BCP Tourism and City Cruises with support [...]
We are delighted to open the bookings for a special FAM trip for CTA operators and wholesalers to Kent, Arras and Lens on 11- 13 December 2022 with the support of Visit Kent, DFDS and Hauts de France, plus RB Travel, The Qhotels Collection and Ashford Designer Outlet. The fam will visit Arras Christmas Market [...]
We are delighted to open bookings for the CTA Winter Networking event which will be held at The Marsham Court hotel in Bournemouth on 20-21 November 2022. The event will include a great Fam trip on Sunday afternoon (20 November) with lunch at Hennings and a Christmas Harbour Cruise with City Cruises followed by a [...]
