Education Partners ABTA’s Education Partners comprise of universities and colleges that specialise in teaching and training Travel and Tourism, through lectures, webinars and courses.
Education Partners ABTA’s Education Partners comprise of universities and colleges that specialise in teaching and training Travel and Tourism, through lectures, webinars and courses.
Education Partners Why join the ABTA Community as an Education Partner – working with the travel and tourism education sector is key to ensuring future travel professionals for our industry. ABTA’s Education Partner programme was set up over fifteen years ago to strengthen our links with educators at the Higher and Further Education levels. Education Partners Here’s a full list of benefits for Education Partners: One annual guest lecture from ABTA’s team of experts.The opportunity for university partners to choose four students annually to be considered for ABTA’s two, eight-week paid summer internship places. The opportunity to put forward one or two students as ABTA Regional Student Reps who will be mentored by an ABTA member or Partner.Access all the training through the ABTA Knowledge Zone.One free place to ABTA’s annual Travel Matters Conference.Attendance at ABTA Regional Engagement events with students (subject to availability). At least one hybrid event hosted by ABTA to update academics on ABTA’s work.An opportunity to host events (dependent on suitability).Opportunity to share research and expertise in relevant topics at ABTA Events (subject to event requirements).The opportunity to contribute to relevant ABTA research, industry workshops and committees where appropriate.An opportunity to purchase a marketing campaign to ABTA’s database.Access to the Member Zone.Use the Education Partner logo.ABTA Partners are welcome to join and listen to the ABTA member video conference calls, held on a monthly basis. Education Partners CollegesABTA has launched a new level of the ABTA Education Partner Scheme aimed at colleges. This partnership bridges the gap between the classroom and the travel industry, providing students and lecturers with access to tools that will enhance the journey into travel careers.Here’s a full list of benefits for Education Partners Colleges: Annual online event (will be recorded for those who cannot attend) from ABTA aimed at students Use of ABTA Education Partner Logo Access to all the training on the ABTA Knowledge Zone Regular newsletter from ABTA Opportunity to purchase ABTA marketing campaign to ABTA’s database. To find out more email partner@abta.co.uk. Being an ABTA education partner helps us ensure our teaching is relevant and in line with the latest industry thinking. Access to networking and employment opportunities for our students are also part of this excellent support programme for HE, affording our students unrivalled opportunities for professional growth. Dr Lisa Gorton, Leeds Beckett University Being an ABTA Education Partner for more than 15 years has been a fantastic experience for the University of Surrey. Our students love the real-world insight from guest lectures on crisis comms and sustainability, the chance to connect with industry mentors, and access to ABTA’s Knowledge Zone — which even helped all our first-year students gain ABTA sustainability certification over the last two years. It’s a partnership that really brings the travel industry to life in the classroom. Dr Christy Hehir, University of Surrey
