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VisitBritain/VisitEngland highlights importance of gardens to tourism at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
16 May 2019The importance of British gardens to tourism is being highlighted by VisitBritain/VisitEngland during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as part of the national tourism agency’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2019.
Tourism industry gears up for trade event in Yorkshire, promoting Britain to the world
30 Apr 2019VisitBritain is gearing up to host its annual flagship travel trade event to sell destination Britain to the world.
More than seven million Brits plan a UK holiday this Easter, bringing £1.8 billion boost to economy
17 Apr 2019VisitEngland’s ‘Trip Tracker’ survey released today shows that 7.4 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £1.8 billion boost to the economy.
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Tourists to UK forecast to spend record level in 2018
26 Dec 2017
It has been a record year-date for inbound tourism to the UK with growth set to continue in 2018 according to forecasts from national tourism agency VisitBritain
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Targeting European International Association Conference organisers
13 Dec 2017
This month we have hosted three European lunch events in Paris, Geneva and Brussels to provide a sales platform for UK destinations to meet International Association Conference organisers
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Reaching Business Events buyers at IBTM World
12 Dec 2017
We were also delighted to receive the Best Stand Personnel Award out of 150 exhibitors at the event.
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VisitBritain, Newcastle Airport and NewcastleGateshead Initiative announce partnership to promote region to overseas visitors
11 Dec 2017
VisitBritain announces new partnership to promote NewcastleGateshead to overseas visitors
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Latest winners announced for tourism product development fund
11 Dec 2017
VisitEngland has today announced the latest bids to secure funding from the Discover England Fund.
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