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There is no comparable event in the UK which brings together the breadth of organisations that attend the BETA Youth Travel Workshop.

This must attend event is aimed at youth, student and educational travel professionals who are buying and selling products, programmes, itineraries and services, specifically aimed at the inbound UK youth, student and educational travel market.

The 2017 event attracted 150 delegates from 130 organisations and a record breaking 2,000 appointments took place during the course of the day.

Workshop delegates benefit from valuable insights and latest trends, informal networking opportunities, a cocktail reception plus optional fam trips and theatre packages, giving delegates the opportunity to create deeper connections with fellow stakeholders.

The BETA Youth Travel workshop is the most cost-effective way to meet all of your targeted youth travel connections, face to face, in one convenient location.

This is how our delegates rated the 2017 event in terms of contacts quality and business opportunities:

91% rated the event good or excellent

99% reported making new contacts at the event

88% rated the quality of the business appointments good or excellent

89% said that they would recommend the event

91% said that it is a great event to raise awareness of your products and services

90% said it is an ideal event to introduce new products and services

89% said it is a good forum to negotiate new business

Here is what delegates reported as new business generated during the event:

42% reported generating sales of up to £20,000
23% reported generating sales of between £21-£40,000
13% reported generating sales of between £41-£75,000
5% reported generating sales of between £76-£100,000

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Testimonials

"A “must do event" when meeting decision makers within the UK youth travel sector."

The Swanage Centre

"The BETA Workshop is one of the best run events of its kind. I have been attending for the past 6 years and find it to be productive and well targeted. Thank you BETA for another great workshop."

ANGLOPHILES Academic.

"This is a great event for meeting and establishing new links with organisations worldwide, which could benefit your company."

Open Doors

"A well organised event with good quality attendees. A busy day packed with appointments and networking opportunities. Thank you for organising this event. We look forward to participating in future."

Via Hostels

"The BETA event was a perfect mix of gaining work contacts without feeling under pressure."

Mrs Potts

"I was impressed with the organisation, arrangements and professionalism of the event. Induction was quick and easy, staff kept us up to date on the schedules, and our one on one meetings with the various providers was very successful. I look forward to our next BETA event!"

Viridian Housing

"Another great time to meet with existing and new partners, well organised! thank you!"

St Christopher's Inns

"As always an important and valuable event offering the opportunity to make new business contacts, network and meet existing clients and suppliers. Very enjoyable from a social point of view and the theatre was a great ending to a successful day."

Britannia Student Services

"To attend this event was my reason for joining BETA and we’ve developed new partnerships and business as a result."

Theatre Workout

"A worthwhile and well organised event with good contacts made."

Golden Tours

"My first time at BETA and for sure it will be not the last one! Great contacts and great organisation. Bravo!"

Trinity TS UK

"Once again, another great event from BETA!"

Cognita Schools

"What a fantastic organisation and event. The communication was great from the moment we showed interest in attending and we made some very valuable contacts on the day. New Forest Soccer will be back next year! Thanks BETA"

New Forest Soccer

"An excellent opportunity to present new products, network with existing partners, meet new contacts and generate new business."

ArcelorMittal Orbit

"As per usual with BETA, this has proven to be a valued workshop to attend. The quality of the agents that we meet with were excellent and great to meet new contacts."

Kingswood

"The BETA workshop is a perfect opportunity stay in contact with existing partners, but also a great opportunity to get to know new partners within the youth travel market"

Alpetour Touristische

"This was a very beneficial event which i would definitely attend again. I believe i have managed to secure a lot of business opportunities."

Generator Hostels

"The workshop provided us with a useful and cost-effective platform to meet with a variety of existing and potential new partners. Thank you!"

BAi360

"The BETA Youth Travel Workshop provided a great opportunity for me to introduce our new and existing educational services to new partners."

Oxford Royal Academy

"The BETA Youth Travel Workshop is the perfect event for immediate access to new suppliers and customers in this sector, all in one day."

Sweet Chariot