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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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I Travel For highlights unexpected experiences to audiences in France
19 Feb 2019
Our latest campaign in France to boost inbound tourism to Britain shines the spotlight on the unexpected experiences and less explored destinations across Britain.
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VisitEngland announces winners of Attractions Accolades
12 Feb 2019
VisitEngland has today announced the winners of its 2018 Attractions Accolades recognising the quality of visitor experiences across England.
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VisitBritain/VisitEngland partners with Experiences on Airbnb to promote local tourism experiences, driving visitor growth
5 Feb 2019
We have partnered with Airbnb to promote and broaden local-led tourism experiences, driving visitor growth and boosting the economy.
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UK expecting boost in visits from China as Chinese New Year approaches
24 Jan 2019
The UK is expecting a boost in visits from China as Chinese New Year approaches on Tuesday 5 February.
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Viral video sees Chinese Peppa Pig fans invited to the UK
23 Jan 2019
Following a video that went viral on the Chinese social media channel Weibo, we are working with YOUKU Kids Channel and the British Embassy on a competition for Peppa Pig fans in China to visit the UK.
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