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11.6 million Brits plan a domestic holiday in the UK during festive season, bringing £3.3 billion boost to economy

Survey shows that visiting friends and family and going out for a Christmas meal are most popular festive activities

Photo by: Getty Images/SolStock

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Group of young friends sharing a bag of cotton candy at the Christmas market.
VisitEngland

VisitEngland announces Tourism Superstar finalists for 2026

VisitEngland has today, 15 December, revealed the 10 finalists to make the short-list of its Tourism Superstar competition.

Photo by: Fran Tolson, Marcus Mingins, Sarah Valentine Photography, Leicester's Festivals and Events Team, Hull & East Yorkshire Volunteers, Coast and Country Holiday Connoisseurs, Dan Monk, Cheryl Cade, Visit County Durham, Annabel Rushton

Location: England

Collage of people involved in community events, volunteer groups, and outdoor activities, with scenic backgrounds and historic buildings visible.
VisitEngland

Harris Bokhari OBE announced as new Chair of the BTA Board

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy announced the appointment of Harris Bokhari OBE as Chair of the British Tourist Authority Board

Photo by: Harris Bokhari

A person in a blue suit with a red tie and pocket square poses for a professional portrait against a plain white background.

Best of destination Britain on show to top travel buyers as VisitBritain leads China trade mission

VisitBritain is gearing up to host its ‘Destination Britain China and Northeast Asia’ (DBCNEA) trade mission to China to grow inbound tourism and drive economic growth with British tourism suppliers set to show top buyers why Britain is the destination to visit now.

Photo by: Rachel Adams / The Times / News Licensing

Location: London, England

VisitBritain/VisitEngland CEO Patricia Yates photographed outside the VisitEngland offices
VisitBritain

VisitBritain’s Business Events Growth Programme delivers £60.6 million boost to the British economy

VisitBritain today announced results from its Business Events Growth Programme for 2023-2024.

Photo by: Titanic Hotel Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, England

A view of a dock looking across the water. To the left stands a traditional brick built dockside building, to the right is a modern building made from glass and wood.
VisitBritain

Winners of VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2024-2025 announced

VisitEngland has today (12 November) named the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2024-2025, recognising excellence within the visitor attraction sector.  

Photo by: VisitEngland

Five VisitEngland banners for 2024-2025: Quality Food & Drink, Hidden Gem, Gold, Welcome, Best Told Story.
VisitEngland

We are at World Travel Market (WTM) London as Premier Partner

VisitBritain are proud to be the premier partner for WTM London 2025

Photo by: VisitBritain

VisitBritain logo on red 450
VisitBritain

Help shape Britain's inbound tourism marketing offer

Have your say in our audience segmentation survey.

Photo by: Getty Images/E+/JohnnyGreig

Location: London, England

A man photographing mature couple with a large river and iconic buildings in the background.
VisitBritain

VisitBritain/VisitEngland activity boosts economy by £562 million as agency sets out plans to drive growth

International visitors spent an additional £562 million across Britain as a result of activity by national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland, latest figures show.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Family standing on a bridge overlooking a city river

Have your say in our tourism data consultation

Take part in the consultation by completing a short survey.

Photo by: Shutterstock/Rawpixel.com

Location: London, England

Woman using a laptop at an outdoor café
VisitBritain
VisitEngland

Stephanie Peacock MP appointed Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth

Stephanie Peacock has been appointed Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth

Photo by: VisitBritain

VisitBritain logo on red 450

Sales Mission Programme 2026-28

See our programme of sales missions for the years 2026-28 to find out how you can meet and do business in international markets.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Timeless Photography

A conference room with round tables, people networking, laptops open, and a screen showing an image of Edinburgh, Scotland. Professional event atmosphere.
VisitBritain