Industry news and press releases

National tourism agency VisitBritain is set to highlight its global screen tourism campaign ‘Starring GREAT Britain’ during UK National Day on 22 May at Osaka Expo 2025.

New research published today by VisitEngland demonstrates the positive cultural and social impacts that tourism has on local communities across the UK.

Working with Heathrow Airport and the UK Government’s GREAT campaign, national tourism agency VisitBritain has brought its global screen tourism campaign ‘Starring GREAT Britain’ to Heathrow Airport. 

VisitEngland’s Easter Trip Tracker survey, published today, indicates that 10.6 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £3.9 billion boost to the economy.

A new, free online resource designed to help tourism businesses navigate the world of regenerative tourism

VisitEngland has today, 3 April, published the latest edition of its Pink Book outlining regulatory requirements for accommodation providers and attractions in England. 

Visitors who do not require a visa need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETAs) to travel to the UK

VisitEngland has today, 1 April, announced the finalists who will go forward to the tourism industry’s national Awards for Excellence.

VisitEngland has revealed the winner of its Tourism Superstar 2025 competition with port volunteers Southampton Saints taking the title.

VisitEngland launches a new website

VisitEngland has announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on 4 June.

English Tourism Week, the annual week dedicated to celebrating England’s tourism industry, is fast approaching with businesses, destinations and visitor attractions encouraged to get involved.