Britain & Ireland’s leading travel trade show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 22-23 September. Showcasing a broad spectrum of coach friendly attractions and destinations, the event is a must visit for coach operators.
For the 2,800+ visitors that attend each year, it offers a compelling line-up, including inspiration from well- and lesser-known attractions and destinations, group friendly accommodation providers, innovative suppliers, top-tier keynote speakers, and unrivalled 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.
Event manager Lloyd Jones says: “The event has consistently proved itself to be an essential visit to see what’s new, to be inspired, and to find out about the latest trends driving the domestic tourism market. This year it will be more important than ever, providing the sector with a platform to reconnect and plan for a highly anticipated bounce back.
“Whether it’s group deals, day trips, cruises, experiential tours, or group accommodation, the show is specifically designed to help coach operators to give their customers a unique experience.”
New exhibitors, new ideas
The growing, 250-strong exhibitor list features scores of new names – delivering fresh inspiration for your itineraries. First time exhibitors include wholesale tour provider Ashley & Newey, Bletchley Park, Dartington Hall, Edinburgh First, Hambledon Vineyard – the only gravity-fed winery in the UK, and Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier.
You can also meet new exhibitors Kittywake Canal Cruises, Lifeboat 52-02 – London’s only floating Lifeboat Education & Experience Centre, Muncaster Castle, National Trust Quarry Bank, Nimax Theatres, the Royal Opera House, Sea-Fari Edinburgh, Shakespeare Distillery, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Visit Dover, and Visit South Devon to name just a few!
Several British Coach Tourism Award finalists will be exhibiting, including Aerospace Bristol – home of the last Concorde ever to fly, Bletchley Park, The Royal Horticultural Society and The Royal Mint Experience.
The show is an essential date in your diary if you are in the business of planning coach tours and excursions. Says Robert Shaw, chair of the Coach Tourism Association: “It’s a great opportunity for the whole industry to get together and really is a must-attend event for coach tour operators and suppliers.”
To see the full exhibitor list and to register for your free trade pass, visit www.tourismshow.co.uk.
If you are interested in exhibiting email Lloyd Jones on (0)1733 889684 or ljones@divcom.co.uk or visit
https://www.tourismshow.co.uk/interested-in-exhibiting/ for more information.
