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    The future of tourism: Have your say

    We have launched a consultation on the Tourism Sector Deal bid and particularly welcome input from small businesses and attractions as well as the sector as a whole. Find out more and have your say by Monday 7 August 2017.

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  • Balloons in the sky over Bristol

    Latest bids to win funding from £40m Discover England Fund announced

    Projects targeting 18-34 year olds, racecourse visitors and urban food fans, as well as £1m towards a new tourism route between London and Bristol have been awarded funding. Read more about them.

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    Strong growth in overseas visits from China and US in first quarter of 2017

    Latest research from the International Passenger Survey show strong growth in the number of overseas visits to the UK from markets including China, Australia, France and the US in the first three months of 2017.

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Latest inbound visits by journey purpose

May 2017

with % change versus 2016

More figures available on our latest monthly data page >

Latest England domestic overnight trips by journey purpose

Jan-Dec 2016

with % change versus 2015

More figures available on our latest monthly data page >

Our mission

Our mission is to grow the volume and value of inbound tourism across the nations and regions of Britain and to develop world-class English tourism product to support our growth aspirations. 

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Latest news

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Latest bids to win funding from £40 million Discover England Fund announced

13 Jul 2017
We have announced funding of £1million from the Discover England Fund to develop a major new tourism route between London and Bristol.
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Strong growth in overseas visits from China and US in first quarter of 2017

13 Jul 2017
Strong growth in visits from China and US in first three months of 2017

Jane Austen 200th anniversary latest in year of literary milestones

12 Jul 2017
Interactive map showcases England's literary history ahead of Jane Austen's 200 anniversary

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Working for us

Find out more about developing your career at a truly global organisation, we operate from four regional hubs – Europe, the Americas, Asia, China and North East Asia – with an extensive network that includes dedicated staff in offices around the world.

    • E-Commerce Executive

      We are looking for an experienced E-Commerce Executive to join our retail team in London. You will look after our customers and their orders, update the VB Shop website and contribute to the smooth running of the operation. Apply by 23 July 2017.

    • E-Commerce Executive (Japanese language skills required)

      We are looking for an e-commerce exec to join our retail team. You will work alongside the Operations team to ensure the best possible customer experience. Japanese/English language skills essential. Apply by 23 July 2017.

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