B2B PARTNERS
Professional advisers, travel insurance and IT specialists, as well as coach and group travel trade publications, are among companies who provide services to the coach industry and support the CTA objectives in promoting coach tourism.
Abellio Scotrail
www.scotrail.co.uk
0141 335 5177
ScotRail is the national rail operator for Scotland. We deliver over 90 million passenger journeys each year, run over 2000 train services daily and most importantly, connect our passengers with great experiences, unforgettable journeys and new adventures.
Discover Scotland with our unrivalled range of travel options to suit all customer needs and group sizes.
There are many ways we can collaborate, whether its agreeing discounts for group travel, itinerary development or travel planning we are always open to new idea.
Arthur J. Gallagher
www.ajginternational.com
01494 528715
Arthur J. Gallagher has extensive experience in the Passenger Transport sector representing a significant number of the UK’s Bus and Coach operators. We’ve brought together acknowledged industry Insurance specialists from Belmont International and SBP Chapman Stevens
Blueprint Media
www.blueprintguide.co.uk
01743 231135
Published in January, The Blueprint Guide to Group Travel is the definitive source of reference for the travel trade. It is published in cooperation with the Group Travel Organisers Association (GTOA) and distributed on a strictly controlled basis to 5000 group travel organisers, coach operators and incoming tour operators.
British Tourism & Travel Show
www.tourismshow.co.uk
01733 889684
The British Tourism & Travel Show is the essential event for the British & Irish domestic tourism industry. Bringing together hotels and venues, attractions and destinations wanting to meet and do business with the decision makers responsible for planning
Coach & Bus Week / Group Travel World
www.coachandbusweek.com
01733 293240
Coach & Bus Week magazine is the only full coverage, independent and paid for weekly title serving the coach and bus industry. It provides unrivelled coverage of the industry to its core readership of senior industry figures including Directors, Chief Executives and Managers from all the BIG 5 national groups, regionals and municipal operators, county councils and proprietors of small to medium coach operators.
Coach Touring Magazine
www.coachtouringlive.co.uk
0121 243 4608
Coach Touring remains the favourite read for both coach operators and suppliers. If your interest is coach drivers, mechanics or bus spotters, please contact one of the other coach magazines. Beau Business Media also publishes Group Travel Today and School Travel Today magazines
Coach Tourism Professional
www.busandcoach.com
01952 2304920
Publisher of Coach Tourism Professional magazine and annual handbook for coach tour operators. Also produces fortnightly Bus and Coach Professional and provides specialist Design and Print services to the tourism industry.
Distinctive Systems
www.distinctive-systems.com
01904 692269
Distinctive Systems is the leading supplier of software for coach, bus and tour companies. Established for over 30 years, more than 1,250 operators rely on one or more of our latest Microsoft SQL Server based systems for the efficient management of their companies.
Groups Direct Ltd
www.groupsdirect.co.uk
07794 363 540
Groups Direct was created to give products a voice that would normally go un-noticed in the Groups market. With over 18 years experience within the industry, Groups Direct was formed by Gavin Davies with the intention of offering clients new products around the UK but with the familiar groups terms they are used to from a ticketing company. With the experience and knowledge, of both clients and suppliers, it has ensured that the highest levels of service are given with the most competitive prices.
Group Travel Organiser
www.grouptravelorganiser.com
0845 166 8120
Group Travel World
www.grouptravelworld.com
01733 923249
Group Travel World magazine is Europe’s best selling Group Travel publication. An independent title providing inspirational ideas for group breaks and holidays, the best group rates and fantastic familiarization trip opportunities. Group Travel World is read by coach tour operators, group travel organisers, work fun clubs, private travel clubs and school and scout trip organisers. We carry regular trade association sections, contributed by London & Partner, UKinbound and CTC each month.
Made
www.made2010.com
020 7831 8106
There are three aspects to what we do. First and foremost, we are a Tourism Marketing, Representation & PR company whose client base includes private sector companies in the entertainment, arts and sports industries. Secondly we are an event organiser, specialising in the production of high-profile promotional events. Thirdly we organise travel programme itineraries for individuals and groups. Clearly this represents just a fraction of the many tasks that we are involved in. As a consequence, we live and work in two distinct spheres, that of free-time activities and that of travel. Our aim is to provide the very best service to our clients
Pellys – Solicitors
www.pellys.co.uk
01279 758080
Destination management organisation for the UK,s holiday Island, the Isle of Wight. Committed to developing and encouraging the coach holiday experience on the Island. New initiatives, products and packages in development and consultation for 2015. Come abroad to the Isle of Wight!
Roeville Computer Systems
www.roeville.com
01302 841333
Roeville produces and supports Coach Hire and Passenger Reservation software, including online bookings, for the country’s leading operators.
Strong Recruitment
www.strongrecruitment.co.uk
02074932555
Strong Recruitment have been established since 2001 specialising in recruiting and training for the UK and European tourism industry. Over the years we have worked with many CTC member including attractions, theatre wholesalers, trade associations, tourist boards, hotels, tour operators and transport companies. We offer a no placement no fee policy
Stuart Render Tourism
www.stuartrendertourism.co.uk/
07760 172773
Stuart Render Tourism is an independent consultancy supporting the coach tourism industry, helping visitor attractions, tourism destinations, suppliers, hotels and tourism organisations attract more coaches and groups. Run by Stuart Render, the former editor of coach tourism trade magazine Coach Monthly, it offers a mix of bespoke consultancy, writing and PR services tailored to suit individual requirements, including editing and media relations services for coach tour operators.
TCD Design & Print
www.tocd.co.uk
01795 432507
We specialise in design, typesetting, photography and printing within the field of coach travel companies, designing and producing coach holiday and excursion brochures of all kinds as well as corporate material such as identity logos, stationery items, newsletters calendars, Christmas cards, ads, mailshots, NCR sets, point of sale items and posters. Our client portfolio includes more than 30 coach companies.
Towergate Chapman Stevens
www.towergatechapmanstevens.co.uk
01932 334101
Specialists in the long-term provision of Travel, Financial Failure, Bonds, Tour Operator’s Liability, Drivers and Couriers and Travel Extras solutions to the coach holiday industry. We’re also leading the way in company pensions provisions, PMI Staff Healthcare and Key Person Protection.
TP Tourism
www.tptourism.co.uk
07976 800216
Established by Tina Price, a senior media industry professional and travel trade specialist, TP Tourism Consultants provides a range of consultancy services and business development opportunities which are tailor-made to the specific needs of businesses and organisations that are actively involved in the tourism sector.
Utrek – Wholesale Travel Solutions
www.utrek.co.uk
01924 667980
Utrek are dedicated to saving money and reducing time spent on planning for our clients. We use our vast network of hoteliers, to get you:
1. Availability in the required location.
2. Best value for money options, through negotiated rates.
3. Extra detail, to ensure your traveller’s expectations are exceeded.
1. Availability in the required location.
2. Best value for money options, through negotiated rates.
3. Extra detail, to ensure your traveller’s expectations are exceeded.
Working closely with hotels throughout the UK & Europe we will have the perfect hotel at the perfect price for you. Our hotel standard ranges from 3* to 5*, whatever your budget we will find the perfect fit for you and your tour.
Wrightsure Insurance Group
www.wrightsure.com
07740 107942
Wrightsure are the UK’s leading privately owned specialist Insurance Broker to the Bus & Coach Industry. We are able to offer Operators and Suppliers alike a ‘one stop shop’ solution for their entire Insurance needs and requirements.