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Latest statistics for January to March 2023 show Brits have spent on average 12% more per trip on their domestic holidays in England compared to the first three months of 2022.

Photo by: VisitBritain/JJF arquitectos

Two feet inside a boat; punting on a river

We are delighted to be one of 65 organisations from across the UK who have been confirmed to join UK Boardroom Apprentice 2024 as Host Boards, providing a safe seat at the table for aspiring board members to learn.

Boardroom Apprentice programme logo

VisitEngland has today Tuesday 5 September announced the 100 winners of this year’s ROSE Award.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Kevin Moran

Award winners posing at the Awards for Excellence 2024 ceremony

Lady Borwick has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as permanent Chair of the VEAB.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Kevin Moran

VisitEngland Advisory Board Chairman Lady Victoria Borwick on stage at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024 ceremony

In December 2022, I embarked on an incredible journey through the UK Boardroom Apprentice scheme, which provided me with the unique opportunity to serve as an apprentice on the VisitBritain Board.

Rodrigo Voss

About 70 industry suppliers are set to show why Britain is the must-go-now destination to more than 50 top buyers from North America at VisitBritain’s Destination Britain North America trade event, led by VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE.

Photo by: VisitEngland/SimonHadleyPhotography

Photo of Nick de Bois CBE, Chair of VisitEngland Advisory Board presenting from the lectern

VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey shows that 9.7 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £2.7 billion boost to the economy.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jess Barfield

Mother and sons standing in garden in front of a tall hedge

We are delighted to win Best European Tourism Board at the prestigious India Travel Awards 2023.

Photo by: VisitBritain

Man makes speech to delegates from podium at event

VisitEngland has today announced seven new destinations that have gained Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status.

Photo by: Alamy Stock Photo

An old English style village street

This week VisitBritain/VisitEngland showcased our international marketing campaigns in parliament.

Photo by: VisitBritain

Nick De Bois posing in front of VisitBritain promotional materials

Birmingham has excellent transport links for both our international and Britain based staff and key stakeholders, a broad talent pool and good office space.

Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company

Bridges across a canal. One bridge line with flower beds

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 is fast approaching and VisitBritain is harnessing the opportunity to promote Britain as the home of football, kicking off a new campaign in Australia.

Photo by: VisitBritain

An advertisement banner for football in the UK, linked to the FIFA Women's World Cup