The best of British celebrated – paving the way in a £28.6bn industry

On 23rd November 2023 in London, The British Educational Travel Association (BETA) honoured the businesses paving the way in the £28.6 billion UK youth, student and educational travel market at the British Youth Travel Awards. BETA – a not-for-profit member association –  represents over 120 organisations, some of which are the biggest and best-known businesses in the youth, student and educational travel industry.

Mark Henebury, Department for Business & Trade – when judging the awards said “Amazed by the fantastic innovations to reach new markets and customers. Excellent reflection of the sector itself.” Other judges included; Janet Utterly, VisitBritain and Lethabo-Thabo Royds, World Travel & Tourism Council.

Winners included; Camp America, Camp Leaders, First Travel Solutions, Kaya Responsible Travel, St Christopher’s Inn, StudentUniverse, Theatre Workout, Up at The O2 and Warner Bros Studio Tour London, who were all celebrated at the award ceremony held at Sea Life London Aquarium. View the full list of winners

Emma English, Executive Director of BETA, commented “After a hiatus during the pandemic, this is a clear indication that the youth travel market is thriving. It has been an honour to recognise those in the industry who are going above and beyond to adapt, provide services and support young travellers in the UK. As we head into 2024, further collaboration between Government and the sector is vital to address barriers to growth. We will continue to lobby for greater mobility for young travellers and work to deliver a series of events bringing together international buyers and suppliers to develop and create safe, fun and innovative products and itineraries.” 

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