It could be argued that culture and heritage is the most important part of Britain’s tourism offering, as at some point it touches every visitors’ trip to Britain.

The global economy, the exchange rate and the price of oil are among the factors that influence international travel to the UK.

Information about different sources of information that potential visitors use when considering a destination and how reliable they are considered to be along with analysis of what inspires international travel.

There are 10 million High Net Worth individuals worldwide and they are of growing interest to international tourism destiantions as their appetite for luxury travel translates into increased visitor spend and thereby, economic growth.  

As the world's population lives longer, enjoys better health in older age and has an ever growing appetite for international travel Seniors are of growing importance.

Be it the upcoming Olympic and Paralympics Games, Premier League, Ryder Cup, Wimbledon or simply the opportunity to walk in the British countryside the ability to watch or participate in active pursuits in Britain attracts substantial numbers of visitors from overseas.

There is much more to a sustainable tourism industry than 'being green'. 

Tourism relies on the ability to travel and travel relies on transportation.  Here you will find a range of analysis of transport issues conducted of the past few years.

VFR is a very resilient segment of the inbound visitor economy over recent years, with those travelling to the UK to see friends and relatives participating in many activities more traditionally associated with holiday visitors.

Find out how welcoming Britain is perceived to be by overseas residents, how welcoming Britain actually is for visitors from overseas, and the importance of delivering a first-class welcome.

Information about the inbound Youth and Study sectors.