Anna Fawcett appointed to the board of BETA - BETA | British Educational Travel Association

At the association’s recent Annual General Meeting, Anna Fawcett, Global Head of Marketing for Topdeck Travel was appointed to the board of BETA

BETA’s board is formed from a voluntary group of stakeholders within membership and board members are appointed to help drive the strategic direction of the association, so that we may continue to thrive and deliver long term benefits to businesses within the youth, student and educational travel sector.

Anna comes with a decade’s worth of experience in capturing the youth market in tourism and entertainment sectors across the globe.

Before starting at Topdeck, Anna spent three years in various marketing and PR roles at VisitBritain. After a successful start in the PR team, Anna later stepped into the roles of Marcomms Director for North America, Senior Brand Marketing Manager, and (finally) Global Influencer Manager. Key successes at VisitBritain include awards for ‘Best Global Partnership 2017’ (PRWeek Global Awards) and ‘Europe’s leading Marketing Campaign 2018’ (World Travel Awards), and managing the launch of VisitBritain’s global brand campaign ‘I Travel For…’ in 21 markets.

Prior to this, Anna managed international media at the Edinburgh Festivals, and spent most of her early twenties promoting and/or organising festivals in New Zealand – such as Laneways, Rhythm & Vines and the NZ International Comedy Festival.

When she isn’t working, Anna spends her time travelling, going to concerts and hair modelling.

Find out more about BETA’s Board of Directors and who’s who below

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Board Members

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Steve Lowy

Anglo Educational Services (Chairman)

Steve Lowy is a successful hotelier and entrepreneur. Steve founded the Umi Hotel brand in 2007 at the age of 26 and went on to Co-Found Umi Digital in 2010. He now spreads his time between the Umi Brands and being Managing Director of Academic Services at Anglo Educational Services.

Michele da Silva

Michele da Silva

Britannia Student Services

Michele is MD of Britannia Student Services, a leading accommodation provider in London & Brighton, catering to international agents, language schools, colleges & universities. A qualified marketing professional, Michele has previously held senior management roles in travel & related services for over 20 years.

Sam Willan

StudentUniverse

As GM of StudentUniverse’s International Markets, I oversee our UK, Australian and newly launched Canadian businesses – keeping the markets aligned to our global strategy, whilst taking advantage of localised opportunities for growth.

Murray Roberts

St Christophers Inns (Vice Chairman)

Murray Roberts sits on the board of Beds and Bars Ltd as Managing Director. He is a qualified design engineer and has been in the hospitality sector since 1983. He held senior sales and marketing positions within Grand Metropolitan, Scottish and Newcastle, and Courage.

James Herbertson

James Herbertson

Bayswater Education

James is the co-founder of Bayswater Education, the first social enterprise in study abroad. For every week of tuition that a student studies Bayswater Education gives a week of education under privileged people.

Vicki Cunningham

Vicki Cunningham

BUNAC

With nearly 20 years of youth and student sector experience, Vicki has worked across several marketing and general management roles. She has spent the last 12 years managing BUNAC, a global work and travel company.

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Honorary Members

Dick Porter

BETA Honorary President

Dick has a global background in business and travel within SMEs with a technology emphasis. He is co-founder of STA Travel of which he was CEO until 2007 and a Director until 2011.

Jack Coronna

BETA Founding Chairman

Best described as a ‘serial entrepreneur’, Jack’s interest in the youth, student and educational travel sector led him, with the support of others, to found BETA.