Join our FREE Hosted Buyers Programme
05 – 08 October 2026

BETA is committed to facilitating the generation of new business during this event, and we are once again inviting applications from UK and international organisations to attend and buy products, programmes, itineraries, accommodation, and more!

To qualify, you must complete our online application form. Your application will be vetted, and a number of agents from each country will be selected for attendance. If your application is successful, you will be notified in writing within 7 days of your date of application.

Hosted Buyer Registration Includes:

Free Registration & full UK ground package

1:1 meetings with UK suppliers

Familiarisation programme featuring Liverpool and Chester

Fam trip for qualifying non-UK-based buyers

Who will I meet during the Summit?

Hosted Buyers will be able to pre-schedule 1:1 appointments with key UK suppliers from the following segments:

  • youth accommodation (hotels, homestay, student residences)
  • language schools, residential camps, educational providers
  • cultural and special interest tour operator
  • attractions, sightseeing, theatre, restaurants, group meals
  • transport (air, rail, coach, car)

Experience Liverpool and Chester

The wrap-around familiarisation programme is for international hosted buyers and will include 3 nights’ accommodation, all meals and local transfers.

Buyers will be hosted at the Ropewalks Hotel in Liverpool and will take part in a curated programme across Liverpool and Chester, showcasing experiences suitable for youth and student groups.

The itinerary will include visits to key attractions such as Chester Zoo, The Beatles Story, the Royal Liver Building and Strawberry Field, alongside opportunities to explore group accommodation, language schools and education providers, helping you develop future programmes and partnerships across the region.


All applications are carefully vetted and subject to approval

Register today to secure your free place

To Qualify You Must

Be sending youth groups/individuals to/within the UK on a regular basis. Be buying youth-specific tours, itineraries, accommodation, group meals, transport etc. Be able to provide UK-based trade references along with some simple information on the volume and value of your current business activities to/within the UK.

The wrap-around familiarisation programme is a compulsory part of the programme for international hosted buyers joining us in the UK.