BTW 2011 Calendar of Events

Grand Hall, Olympia London

9.30-16.00

Melissa Saunders

BoB Events Ltd

020 7424 7890

melissa@bobevents.co.uk

Exhibition

Travel Trade

Building on its 2009 success, Best of Britain & Ireland Travel Trade Forum will bring together an exclusive, trade-only audience of domestic travel professionals from across the industry at London’s Olympia, Wednesday 17th – Thursday 18th March 2010. As the essential annual industry showcase, the event offers unrivalled opportunities to: * Secure new business and develop existing relationships with an extensive range of over 330 exhibitors. * Discover the latest industry developments, source new ideas and form strategic partnerships. * Network with your counterparts from across the travel industry. * Listen to innovative and frank debates, participate in workshops with major industry players. * Find inspiration from invaluable seminars and new product on the show floor.

Best of Britain and Ireland main stage, London's Olympia

1.30pm

Sarah Kedge

VisitBritain

020 7578 1019

sarah.kedge@visitbritain.org

Launch

Trade

The presentation will take place at 1.30pm and will include time for questions from the audience. The VisitBritain 2012 Games team will be available for more information on the VisitBritain stand all afternoon.

Grand Hall, Olympia London

14.30

Melissa Saunders

BoB Events Ltd

020 7424 7890

melissa@bobevents.co.uk

Conference

Travel Trade

Changing behaviour is about selling an aspirational and tangible vision of a low carbon future. Led by Ed Gillespie of Sustainability Communications Agency Futerra, this session will address the communications challenge presented by the climate debate. How can industry respond and what will make businesses and travellers listen? Panellists: Richard Hammond, Founder of GreenTraveller.co.uk; Andy Middleton, Managing Director, The TYF Group Ltd; and Bob Burlton, Chair, Co-operative Financial Services a driving force in the creation of ACT! – Addressing the Climate Threat by Co-operatives Europe.

Grand Hall, Olympia London

11.15 - 11.45

Melissa Saunders

BoB Events Ltd

020 7424 7890

melissa@bobevents.co.uk

Conference

Travel Trade

Don't Travel Empty's Anthony Marret explains the background to his innovative web-based service designed to maximise coach operators' efficiency by hooking up required journeys with empty vehicles. Already causing quite a stir in the industry, is it time for you to stop paying for empty coach trips?

Grand Hall, Olympia London

14.00 - 14.45

Melissa Saunders

BoB Events Ltd

020 7424 7890

melissa@bobevents.co.uk

Conference

Travel Trade

A talk about the importance of using Blue Badge guides and how to get the best out of the experience for your group. Speaker: Roger Bailey, Heart of England Blue Badge Guide.

Grand Hall, Olympia London

10.30 - 11.30

Melissa Saunders

BoB Events Ltd

020 7424 7890

melissa@bobevents.co.uk

Conference

Travel Trade

One of the most recognised voices to emerge from the Slow Movement, Carl Honoré will share with us the philosophy which blends fast and slow to help people work, live and play better in the modern world. Focusing on slow food and travel in particular, Carl will shed some light onto how the tourism industry can use the movement as inspiration for developing a unique product offering that customers will value.

Grand Hall, Olympia London

12.00 - 13.00

Melissa Saunders

BoB Events Ltd

020 7424 7890

melissa@bobevents.co.uk

Conference

Travel Trade

Transport is the glue that binds our industry. This session will explore ways that sustainable transport options can help operators and destinations including national parks manage the movement of people within popular tourism locations. Speakers: Richard Tyler, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority; Mark Smith, The Man in Seat Sixty-One; and Alistair Kirkbride, Lake District National Park Authority.

Grand Hall, Olympia London

14.30

Melissa Saunders

BoB Events Ltd

020 7424 7890

melissa@bobevents.co.uk

Conference

Travel Trade

Changing behaviour is about selling an aspirational and tangible vision of a low carbon future. Led by Ed Gillespie of Sustainability Communications Agency Futerra, this session will address the communications challenge presented by the climate debate. How can industry respond and what will make businesses and travellers listen? Panellists: Richard Hammond, Founder of GreenTraveller.co.uk; Andy Middleton, Managing Director, The TYF Group Ltd; and Bob Burlton, Chair, Co-operative Financial Services a driving force in the creation of ACT! – Addressing the Climate Threat by Co-operatives Europe.

BOBI Olympia

Throughout the day

Julie Tan

Guild of Registered Tourist Guides

020 7403 1115

guild@blue-badge.org.uk

Guided Tour/Walk

All

Explore the amazing views at the edge of our islands. Learn about the newly accessible coastal footpath and cast your net into the sea to sample the fish caught around our shores. South West Blue Badge Guide Chrissie Le Marchant brings the traditional seaside holiday bang up to date.

BOBI

Throughout the day

Julie Tan

Guild of Registered Tourist Guides

020 7403 1115

guild@blue-badge.org.uk

Guided Tour/Walk

All

Stone circles, mist-covered mountains, legendary heroes and scenery to set your soul free. You won’t need Giant’s Footsteps to follow Cornish Blue Badge Guide Janie Dymock from John o’ Groats to Lands End via Wales and Ireland.

BOBI

Throughout the day

Julie Tan

Guild of Registererd Tourist Guides

020 7403 1115

guild@blue-badge.org.uk

Guided Tour/Walk

All

The hills and dales, ups and downs, fells and moors, and the rivers running through them – breathe in some fresh air as Heart of England Blue Badge Guide Ian Jelf reveals his favourite places.

BOBI

Throughout the day

Julie Tan

Guild of Registered Tourist Guides

020 7403 1115

guild@blue-badge.org.uk

Guided Tour/Walk

All

The perfect spot to sip a scotch overlooking the West Highland Way? Sausage wars between Lincolnshire and Cumbria? The Cherry Ripe trail in Kent and the best National Trust afternoon teas? Geordie Blue Badge Guide Laura Rhodes brings you the answers with a walk bursting with flavours.

BOBI

Throughout the day

Julie Tan

Guild of Registered Tourist Guides

020 7403 1115

guild@blue-badge.org.uk

Guided Tour/Walk

All

London Blue Badge Guide Clarissa Fell brings to life foul deeds from our violent history with tales of executions, murders, battles and ghosts. By the end of this walk you’ll “remember, remember” to avoid the Scavenger’s Daughter and watch out for the great bear and flying hornet’s nests.

BOBI

Throughout the day

Julie Tan

Guild of Registered Tourist Guides

020 7403 1115

guild@blue-badge.org.uk

Guided Tour/Walk

All

They come in stone, brick, glass, steel and straw. Towers, bridges, palaces, observatories, cathedrals and even a Taj Mahal. It’s definitely not grim up north on a guided walk with Manchester Blue Badge Guide Sue Grimditch.

BOBI

Throughout the day

Julie Tan

Guild of Registered Tourist Guides

020 7403 1115

guild@blue-badge.org.uk

Guided Tour/Walk

All

We all need a little luxury in our lives. It’s a tough job but someone had to research the luxury BOBI guided walk. Blue Badge Guide Donna Nathan will share the secrets of where to find sumptuous hotels, hand made chocolates, fine wines and whiskies - all the ingredients you need to create special personal experiences and indulge in the very best of Britain and Ireland.

Grand Hall, Olympia London

11.00

Melissa Saunders

BoB Events Ltd

020 7424 7890

melissa@bobevents.co.uk

Conference

Travel Trade

From Twitter to TripAdvisor, Facebook to Friendster - what does social media really mean for UK destinations and can they be a measurable part of a strategic marketing campaign? A look at how social media can be used to build brand, influence conversations and sell holidays. Speakers: Craig Hanna, Training Director, eConsultancy and Andrew Seal, Director, Qube Media. The session is chaired by the Tourism Society’s Tim Addison FTS.

BoBI, Olympia

Throughout the day

Guild of Registered Tourist Guides

Guild of Registered Tourist Guides

020 7403 1115

guild@blue-badge.org.uk

Guided Tour/Walk

All

Active spectator, adrenaline junkie or an armchair enthusiast: we have something for everybody on our free guided walk of the active theme stands. Energetic Londoner and Blue Badge Guide Andy Rashleigh is keen to tempt you off your sofa!