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Strong growth in inbound tourism from mix of overseas markets in 2017
20 Jul 2018The UK saw strong growth in 2017 from a mix of overseas visitor markets including China, Australia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), India and the US, underpinning a record year for inbound tourism.
Grant applications open for programme to boost international business events across UK
10 Jul 2018Applications for grants are being called for VisitBritain’s programme to secure new international business events for the UK and to grow the value of existing events, boosting the economy.
New accessible tourism market research
10 Jul 2018New research published non-participation in tourism activities, examining why some people with health conditions do not take holidays.
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Tourism News
Tourism Sector Deal: the latest
28 Nov 2017
The Government has now published the next stage of the Modern Industrial Strategy, with tourism now recognised and included.
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August highest month ever for overseas visitor spending in the UK
17 Nov 2017
August highest month ever for overseas visitor spending in the UK
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Best of Britain on show to buyers across China as VisitBritain hosts travel trade event
16 Nov 2017
More than 60 travel trade and industry suppliers from across the UK are set to showcase why Britain is a must-go-now destination to buyers from across China at VisitBritain’s annual ‘Destination Britain China’ event.
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VisitBritain announces partnership to promote regional England’s Heartland
9 Nov 2017
VisitBritain has announced a partnership with Birmingham and the surrounding areas to promote more of England’s regions
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Government reaffirm commitment to grow Britain’s business events sector
3 Nov 2017
Department for International Trade Managing Director Marketing Joss Croft said: “As a significant driver of growth, the Business Visits and Events Industry clearly has a role to play in helping to ensure that the UK is recognised as the best place in which to invest, and also in helping to strengthen the culture of international trade so that more UK businesses take advantage of trade and investme
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