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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.
Best of the UK’s business events sector on show at MeetGB this week
9 Apr 2019VisitBritain’s flagship business event MeetGB gets underway this week highlighting to global buyers why the UK is the destination of choice for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).
VisitEngland launches new edition of The Pink Book
5 Apr 2019VisitEngland has today launched an updated Pink Book, an overview of the legal obligations for English accommodation providers.
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Submit your events for English Tourism Week 2019
16 Jan 2019
We have launched our new-look events guide for English Tourism Week. Tell us what you're doing for visitors by submitting your events and activities to us.
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Visits from Japan to the UK expected to grow in 2019
9 Jan 2019
Japanese tourism to the UK is expected to grow this year to its highest level since 2007, as the two countries continue to strengthen economic and cultural ties.
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Millions of Brits plan a trip in the UK during festive season bringing £2.6 billion boost to the economy
20 Dec 2018
VisitEngland’s Christmas Trip Tracker Survey released today shows that more than 13 million Brits (26%) are planning an overnight trip in the UK during the Christmas and New Year period, bringing an estimated £2.6 billion boost to the economy.
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UK expecting a boost in overseas visitors during festive season
19 Dec 2018
The UK is expecting a rise in overseas visitors during Christmas and into the New Year.
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Ian Edwards appointed to represent Wales on the British Tourist Authority board
17 Dec 2018
Lord Elis- Thomas, Minister for Culture Sport and Tourism for the National Assembly for Wales has appointed Ian Edwards as the British Tourist Authority Boards’ (BTA) newest board member.
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