British Tourism Industry Group

We have established partnerships with a number of key commercial tourism organisations and leading industry associations, some of which are listed below.
Tourism Industry Emergency Response Group

Britain’s Tourism Industry Emergency Response Group (TIER) is a small group comprising key tourism industry organisations and government. The group develops plans for crisis scenarios as well as managing the tourism industry’s response to a specific crisis.

TIER is facilitated by VisitBritain and comprises 10+ industry representatives. Members of the group include the Association of British Travel Agents, UKinbound, British Hospitality Association, Britain’s national tourist boards, British Airways and the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions. Other groups are called on depending on the location and nature of the crisis.
Tourism Alliance

The purpose of the Tourism Alliance is to identify and develop policies and strategies that raise standards and promote quality within the industry, and to work with and lobby Government on key issues relevant to the growth and development of tourism and its contribution to the economy. It also acts as a conduit for the flow of information between Government and the Tourism Industry.
British Tourism Industry Group

The British Tourism Industry Group (BTIG) is our main stakeholder body.

Its meetings provide a vehicle for us to inform and consult with stakeholders on the development and implementation of the four-year marketing programme. It will also provide a forum to discuss Government policy in order to inform our advisory function.

By facilitating a strategic dialogue between VisitBritain and the wider tourism industry, the BTIG will also allow VisitBritain to fulfil its role as a trusted advisor to government on tourism matters.
UKinbound

UKinbound, (formerly the British Incoming Tourism Operators Association) is the official trade body representing tour operators and tourism suppliers to Britain. Members include national and regional tourist boards, tour operators, ground handlers, accommodation providers, destination management organisations, transportation, restaurants and catering companies and other tourism services - all dedicated to offering the best possible service to visitors to Britain.
British Hospitality Association

As the national trade association for hotels, restaurants and caterers, the British Hospitality Association’s primary role is to lobby government across the UK and in Europe, representing the views of all sections of the industry - not just the large organisations but also thousands of individually owned hotels. Its membership also includes restaurateurs, contract caterers, clubs, transport caterers, theatres, attraction, outside caterers, universities, suppliers to the industry and many others.
Business Visits & Events Partnerships

The mission of this partnership is to lead the way in supporting a competitive, high quality and more profitable business visits and events sector in Britain. It provides a cohesive, independent industry voice to represent Britain's business visit and events sector working in partnership with VisitBritain. Its membership is aimed at the leading trade associations and government agencies with an interest in conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade fairs, outdoor events, incentive travel, corporate hospitality, cultural, sporting and leisure events. The Partnership is made up of members representing all areas of the events sector.