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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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Advice for visitors on travel to Britain in 2019
22 Mar 2019
Following the recent Brexit developments, we’ve produced advice for visitors on travel to Britain in 2019 and beyond.
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VisitEngland steps up campaign to get young Brits to take short breaks at home
14 Mar 2019
VisitEngland has today, Tuesday 12 March, released a series of seven digital animations to inspire young Brits to take a short break at home in England.
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VisitEngland launches refreshed tourism awards
12 Mar 2019
VisitEngland has launched a new Awards for Excellence format to reflect innovations across England’s tourism industry as it marks 30 years of the Awards.
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VisitBritain launches campaign with Scandinavian Airlines to boost tourism to Britain
22 Feb 2019
National tourism agency VisitBritain has launched a new digital campaign with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to boost inbound tourism to Britain.
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Our Canadian tourism advisory council convenes
19 Feb 2019
Last week saw the first meeting of our Canadian tourism advisory council, formed of local leaders and experts from the industry.
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