Tourism Industry

Visits to Scotland increase by more than 10%

14-Oct-2015 By Liam Garrahan

International visits to Scotland have increased by 12 per cent in the last year while visits to Wales, England and London have also increased, according to tourism body VisitBritain.

Election manifestos recognise the hospitality and tourism industry

20-Apr-2015 By Sophie Witts

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has welcomed election manifestos from several key political parties as acknowledging the contribution of tourism and hospitality to the UK economy for the ‘first time ever’.

Culture Secretary Maria Miller to praise UK tourism at World Travel Market

06-Nov-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Culture Secretary Maria Miller is to highlight that tourism is a ‘cornerstone of growth’ in the UK economy in what will be her first keynote speech on the sector at the World Travel Market in London this evening.

John Penrose stands down as Tourism Minister as DCMS is reduced in size

05-Sep-2012 By Emma Eversham and Peter Ruddick

John Penrose has stood down from his position as Tourism and Heritage Minister following David Cameron's decision to reduce the size of the Culture, Media and Sports department (DCMS) after the London 2012 Olympics.

Brigid Simmonds commits to growing tourism in new chairman role

13-Jul-2011 By Emma Eversham

British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) chief executive Brigid Simmonds has committed to meet 'challenging' inbound and domestic tourism targets as she returns to her role of chairman of the Tourism Alliance.