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Past campaigns

See how we have raised Britain and England’s profile through our campaigns. We work with Government and a range of commercial partners to grow England's domestic tourism, boost Britain’s image overseas and inspire people to travel domestically and to Britain from abroad.

Explore how we have increased tourism to North and the South West through our tourism growth fund activity. Watch a showreel of our 2015/16 highlights, and explore our past campaigns.

Local market campaigns

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Find out how we’ve been inspiring the world to visit, through our campaigns.

Tourism Superstar

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Our annual Tourism Superstar contest recognises the dedication and passion of those working in the tourism industry. See the top three winners of 2017.

Year of the English Garden 2016

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2016 was the Year of the English Garden. Find out more.

GREAT UK Challenge Fund

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The GREAT UK Challenge Fund is a new merit-based initiative, operating as part of the overall GREAT campaign.

Real Time Travel Guide

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This campaign is a tourist board first. It delivers real-time visitor information via Twitter.

English Tourism Week

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English Tourism Week is an annual week-long celebration of events showcasing the quality and vibrancy of the visitor experiences and the value our industry brings to our nation. Download the toolkit.

South West Tourism Growth Fund

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The South West Tourism Growth Fund (SWTGF) aimed to develop and promote South West England's visitor economy.

Northern Tourism Growth Fund

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The Northern Tourism Growth Fund (NTGF) aimed to promote the North of England through a wide-ranging programme of activities.