Home and Away Student Services Announced as Gold Corporate Sponsors for 2026

Home and Away Student Services Announced as Gold Corporate Sponsors for 2026

The British Educational Travel Association (BETA) is delighted to confirm that Home & Away Student Services will continue as Gold Corporate Sponsors for 2026, marking a third consecutive year of strategic partnership. Their continued support reinforces a shared commitment to strengthening the youth, student and educational travel sector and advancing the opportunities it creates for young people.

Homestay accommodation – the core of Home & Away’s work – plays a pivotal role in the educational travel ecosystem. For international students, group travellers and young people on short- and long-term programmes, homestays offer safe, supportive and culturally immersive environments that enhance language acquisition, wellbeing and overall confidence. This high-quality accommodation model enables operators, language schools, group organisers and parents to trust that students are not only well cared for but also experiencing the UK in a way that deepens learning and fosters personal growth.

Reflecting on the renewed partnership, Marlon Smith, Managing Director of Home & Away Student Services, said:

“We are delighted to continue as Gold Corporate Sponsors of BETA in 2026. Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the youth, student and educational travel sector. Homestay accommodation is central to the quality of the experience, offering a supportive environment that helps students thrive as they discover the UK. We look forward to another impactful year working with BETA to champion our sector and support its continued growth“

Emma English, Executive Director of BETA, added:

“We are extremely grateful for Home & Away Student Services’ ongoing support. Their leadership in homestay accommodation enhances the wider educational travel experience and contributes significantly to our sector’s commercial and cultural impact. Their investment as Gold Corporate Sponsors enables BETA to deliver our flagship events, strengthen international engagement and advocate for the policy conditions our sector needs to thrive.”

BETA looks forward to building on this partnership throughout 2026, delivering events, insights and advocacy that support commercial growth, global mobility and meaningful educational outcomes for young people.

Organisations interested in partnering with BETA for 2026/27 are warmly invited to get in touch.

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