[London, 15 August 2011] New figures released by VisitBritain today show that nearly 20 million overseas visitors used a mobile phone when in the UK during 2010. The findings come as the national tourism agency launched its new UK Top50 places app

[London, 27 July 2011] As celebrations to mark the one year countdown to the London 2012 Games kick off across the UK, VisitBritain, the national tourism agency has again emphasised how tourism can contribute to the economic legacy of the Games.

[London, 25 July 2011] A new BritAgent online training programme has been launched to help agents around the world showcase thousands of exciting events happening throughout 2012.

[London, 20 June 2011] VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has today unveiled an international TV campaign, featuring globally recognised British celebrities inviting the world to visit Britain.

[London, 8 June 2011] VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has appointed Joss Croft as Head of Marketing.

[London, 7 June 2011] VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has formed a partnership with American Express, to jointly market Britain as a tourist destination.

[London, 24 May 2011] On the day President Obama visits the UK, VisitBritain releases new figures which cement America’s position as one of the most important markets for British inbound tourism

[London, 12 May 2011] National tourism agency, VisitBritain, today released initial results of its marketing activity around the Royal Wedding event on 29 April. VisitBritain’s objective was to build on Britain’s enduring appeal – a blend of heritage, pageantry and the contemporary.

[London, 6 May 2011] The Google Street View Awards are a celebration of Britain’s best streets, to be voted for in a nationwide poll supported by VisitBritain

[London, 19 April 2011] Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum today announced a founding partnership between The All England Lawn Tennis Club, home of The Championships, Wimbledon, and VisitBritain, the national tourism agency.

[London, 30 March, 2011] A new partnership agreement now allows VisitBritain.com users to benefit from user-generated content provided by TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel website.

[London, 28 March 2011] easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has formed a partnership with VisitBritain, the UK’s national tourism agency, to jointly market Britain as a tourist destination over the next four years.

[London, 25 March 2011] VisitBritain has launched an innovative UK travel blog VisitBritainSuperBlog.com harnessing the social-media power of 20 of the most influential travel bloggers in the world.

[London, 18 March] 40% of tourists say they want to visit locations they see in films

[London, 17 March 2011] Laurence Bresh, Director of Marketing at VisitBritain said

[London, 25 February 2011] VisitBritain has joined forces with the airline Emirates to launch a new high end jointly-funded tourism marketing campaign: ‘Britain. A Tradition of Luxury’, aimed at Britain’s growth markets.

[London, 14 February 2011] Christopher Rodrigues has been appointed to serve a second four-year term as chairman of Britain’s national tourism agency as the industry stands on the brink of its greatest opportunity for years.

VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has announced its intention to ramp up its marketing activity to deliver a four-year match funded global marketing campaign.

[London, 1 February 2011] VisitBritain, the national tourism agency has formed an innovative partnership with Geocast TV to develop, host and manage its new media site: VisitBritain TV.

[London, 13 January 2011] Castles and palaces are what overseas travellers want to see most when they come to Britain, according to a new VisitBritain report.