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English regions see spike in international tourist numbers

26-Feb-2016 By Helen Gilbert

The number of international tourists flocking to English regions has hit a record level with some areas experiencing double digit growth in visitor numbers, latest figures compiled for VisitBritain have revealed.

Former Tourism Minister calls for VisitEngland refocus

30-Oct-2014 By Melodie Michel

Former Tourism Minister and MP for Weston-super-Mare John Penrose has said VisitEngland should be independent from VisitBritain and gradually move away from government funding.

Tourism spend rise on track despite fewer August visits

09-Oct-2014 By Melodie Michel

VisitBritain is on track to deliver its 2015 target of £2bn extra visitor spend, despite a slight 1 per cent increase year to date.

DCMS confirms 5% reduction in VisitBritain budget

05-Jul-2013 By Peter Ruddick

The hospitality and tourism industries have welcomed news that VisitBritain's funding is to be cut by less than expected and VisitEngland's budget is to be frozen.

Fruitful February: Over £1bn spent by nearly 2 million visitors

12-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

National tourist board VisitBritain has today welcomed a ‘bumper February’ with the latest figures from the International Passenger Survey (IPS) showing a 14 per cent rise in the number of overseas visitors and a 9 per cent increase in spend.

2012 Olympics and Queen's Diamond Jubilee to help push UK visitor numbers to 30 million in 2012

20-Dec-2011 By Emma Eversham

Key events such as the 2012 Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee could push up the number of visitors to the UK to 30 million next year according to VisitBritain as it delivers its predictions for 2012.

VisitBritain and BA campaign set to boost tourism

06-Oct-2010 By Lorraine Heller

VisitBritian and British Airways today launch a new campaign designed to attract more tourists to the country, which includes special discount deals with hotels.