The Coach Travel Group Joins BETA to Champion Youth, Student and Educational Travel
29th July 2025

The Coach Travel Group is proud to announce its new membership with BETA – the British Educational Travel Association. We are focused on strengthening our commitment to delivering high-quality, safe and reliable coach travel experiences for youth, student and educational groups across the UK and beyond.
BETA is the leading trade association for organisations operating in the youth, student and educational travel sector. As members, The Coach Travel Group joins a respected network of industry leaders who share a commitment to promoting travel as a powerful tool for learning, personal growth and global understanding.
Matt Hobbs, Commercial Manager at The Coach Travel Group, commented:
“We’re thrilled to join BETA and align ourselves with a network of professionals who are equally passionate about enriching young people’s lives through travel. With decades of experience in the coach travel industry, we understand the specific needs of schools, colleges and educational travel organisers – from safety and reliability to affordability and flexibility.”
With a reputation for excellence across its brands, The Coach Travel Group provides tailored coach hire solutions for educational trips, residentials, campus transport, youth tours and more.
Emma English, Executive Director of BETA, added:
“Coach travel plays a vital role in any youth and student travel itinerary, and having trusted experts like The Coach Travel Group in membership helps strengthen the quality, safety and accessibility of group travel experiences across the UK and beyond.”
By joining BETA, The Coach Travel Group will not only remain at the forefront of sector developments and best practice but also actively contribute to shaping the future of youth and educational travel in the UK.
You can view the official BETA member profile here: Coach Travel Group – BETA Member Page