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VisitBritain highlights tourism treasures to global travel trade

National tourism agency VisitBritain to drive growth across the nations and regions by welcoming more than 70 travel buyers from 11 overseas markets.

Photo by: Scranchester Tours/Robert Kelly

Location: Manchester, England

Five people stand on a street facing a red-brick pub called Tib Street Tavern in an urban area with colorful buildings.
VisitBritain

Competing for Chinese visitors in spotlight as VisitBritain CEO joins Prime Minister’s delegation

Competing for visitors from China and encouraging them to explore more of Britain are top of the agenda as VisitBritain CEO Patricia Yates joins the Prime Minister’s delegation to Shanghai and Beijing this week

Photo by: VisitBritain

A woman with blonde hair wearing a light patterned jacket with black trim, standing against a plain white background.
VisitBritain

New report from VisitBritain/VisitEngland shows tourism worth £147 billion to UK economy

Our new report, 'Economic Value of Tourism in the UK' published today.

Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company

Location: Warwick, England

Family walking and exploring the grounds of a castle
VisitBritain
VisitEngland

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

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