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VisitBritain inbound tourism forecast for 2021 predicts first signs of slow recovery
12 Dec 2020VisitBritain’s inbound tourism forecast for 2021 is predicting the first signs of a slow recovery for overseas visits to the UK.
Registration opens for ‘MeetEngland Virtual’ 2021
2 Dec 2020MeetEngland has today announced the launch of ‘MeetEngland Virtual,’ a new virtual tradeshow for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), with registration now open.
VisitBritain/VisitEngland priorities for 2021/22
26 Nov 2020We have received confirmation that VisitBritain/VisitEngland will have a rollover budget for next year plus an additional pot to focus on agreed priorities.
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Group travel in London becomes easier with Group Day Travelcards now available online
Visitors travelling on London’s transport network in groups can now enjoy a seamless travel experience by buying Transport for London’s (TfL) Group Day Travelcards online before they arrive in London.
New VisitBritain international trade website
Last week we launched our new VisitBritain international trade website and supplier directory.
Karen Bradley MP as the new Secretary of State for Department for Culture Media and Sport
New Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Karen Bradley MP as the new Secretary of State for Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Strong growth in visits from mix of inbound markets
Latest figures released by VisitBritain show strong growth from markets including the US, Germany and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first quarter of 2016, underpinning the best ever first quarter for total inbound visits.
English Destinations Forum
Around 70 senior representatives from English destinations and tourism organisations attended our English Destinations Forum, held on 5 July in London.
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