Industry news and press releases

VisitBritain publishes inbound tourism forecast for 2025

VisitBritain hosted its second Association Conference from 11-13 February 2025 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales in Newport.

VisitEngland has today Wednesday 12 February launched its Tourism Superstar 2025 competition with the public encouraged to get involved and cast their vote.

National tourism agency VisitBritain, in partnership with Expedia Group, has this week launched an international campaign to put regional destinations in the North East of England, Scotland and Wales in the spotlight and drive bookings.

Spread the word about English Tourism Week 2025 with the new toolkit featuring this year's theme, "Supporting people and places to drive growth".

To drive inbound tourism across Britain, national tourism agency VisitBritain has this week launched a global screen tourism campaign, kicking off with a blockbuster-inspired film that sees Britain the star of the show.

Destination North East England and Marketing Manchester have secured funding from VisitBritain’s GREAT Gateway Innovation Fund.

National tourism agency VisitBritain is gearing up to host more than 120 international travel trade on educational visits across the UK as part of its flagship ‘Showcase Britain’ event.

VisitEngland has today, 20 December, announced the 10 finalists to make the shortlist of its annual search to find the unsung hero of England’s tourism industry.

Millions of Brits planning a domestic holiday during festive season, bringing estimated £2.5 billion boost to economy. Survey also shows that going out for a meal and visiting a Christmas market are most popular festive activities.

British tourism suppliers will join VisitBritain in Frankfurt from 13-14 November to meet with top buyers to do business and boost tourism to Britain.

UK tourism suppliers are set to show top buyers from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Asia why Britain is the destination to visit now, as VisitBritain gears up to host its ‘Destination Britain Middle East and Asia’ trade mission in India.