Behind the scenes: driving regional growth through the visitor economy

Find out about the types of overnight and day trips consumers consider taking over the key bank holidays, including motivations and barriers they encounter when planning trips.

VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip tracker survey, published today, shows that 11.2 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this bank holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £4.1 billion boost to the economy.

See the latest monthly estimates of the number of visits to the UK and total spend by inbound visitors, based on the International Passenger Survey (IPS) released by the Office of National Statistics.

Find answers to common queries about the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – from applications to the awards ceremony.

What legislation applies in relation to the fire safety of furniture.

Find out how the spending power of disabled people, known as the purple pound, impacts tourism businesses.

The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence recognise the best of England's tourism industry.

Find out about new courses available on accessibility, wine tourism, welcoming LGBTQIA+ customers and more.

Build strong relationships, gain new business and make your attendance at each event a success with our guide and checklist.