23 - 29 March 2009

The third annual British Tourism Week (BTW) takes place from 23 - 29 March 2009. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will once again be Patron for this series of inter-related events, which aims to raise national and international awareness of the size, value and importance of Britain’s £86 billion visitor economy.

Building on the success of the last two years, which, together, saw over 200 events take place across the country, British Tourism Week 2009 will highlight the contribution made by businesses large and small, public and commercial and aims to galvanise the commitment of organisations and individuals to further improve and develop the industry.

British Tourism Week is organised by VisitBritain, with the support of The Tourism Society, Tourism Alliance, Wales Tourism Alliance, Scottish Tourism Forum, British Hospitality Association, ABTA the Travel Association and Britain’s national and regional tourist boards, as well as Best of Britain Events, organisers of the Best of Britain & Ireland Travel Trade Forum (formerly the British Travel Trade Fair) and the Best of Britain & Ireland consumer show, which will form the centrepiece of British Tourism Week.

At Great Central we continue to deal purely with arranging sports tours and group travel breaks in the UK & Ireland. 

Why?

Well, ask yourself this. Why travel so far afield when there is so much on our own doorsteps to explore? 

Think about it.

There are always new places and venues to visit (no one can say they have ’seen it all’); old destinations  and acquaintances to renew and catch up on, all effectively on our own doorsteps and no more than a couple of hours away.

The number of short haul and long haul destinations from the UK is undoubtedly growing (and will continue to do so). Yet, there is so much variety and diversity here on our shores, so much to tap into and all a lot closer to home.

Rest assured then, when you enquire about a tour with Great Central you are dealing with a small but knowledgable team who know the UK [almost inside out - we are still discovering new places after all!], and widely support and encourage tourism here in the UK.