Press Releases
Awards for Industry in Birthday Honours - 16 June 2008

Britain’s tourism and hospitality industries, as well as staff at a tourist information centre, attractions, events and in the heritage and museums sectors, have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list. For national tourism agency, VisitBritain, two of its board members and one of its directors are honoured.

VisitBritain to deliver new website for Pre Games Training Camp - 6 March 2008
This week, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games announced that over 600 high-quality elite sporting facilities throughout the UK will feature in its Pre-Games Training Camp Guide.

VisitBritain first partner to offer Red Letter Days “Click & Go” functionality - 5 March 2008
VisitBritain and Red Letter Days today announced a further development to their ongoing partnership.  


VisitBritain’s first ‘White Label’ shop drives tourism profitability - 20 February 2008
A new partnership between  VisitBritain, and airline bmi is helping British tourism businesses reach a greater pool of consumers and potential visitors.


Showcasing Britain’s natural beauty - 12 February 2008
A new exhibition of the UK's natural beauty at its best, featuring images of stunning landscapes and cinematic countryside goes on display in London this February.


Tourism told: Get involved and raise awareness of critical industry - 31 January
As Britain heads into another holiday season, public sector and commercial tourism businesses are being urged to organise or attend an event under the British Tourism Week banner.

2007 Releases

VisitBritain's prospects for tourism in 2008 - 13 December 2007
Once again as 2007 draws to a close, national tourism agency VisitBritain offers its forecast for the year ahead.

VisitBritain - Working towards a sustainable future - 28-30 November 2007
National tourism agency, VisitBritain returns to the Travel Convention in 2007 with a strengthened commitment to promoting sustainable businesses within, and encouraging responsible visitors to, Britain.

Funding announced for VisitBritain for 2008 - 2011 - 24 October 2007
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport today announced a reduced three-year funding settlement for VisitBritain, the national tourism agency.   

England Tourism Campaigns Voted Among the Best in the UK - 15 October 2007
Two of VisitBritain's marketing campaigns have been recognised as among the most powerful communications in the UK's travel industry.

VisitEngland launches today - 10 October 2007
VisitEngland will ensure that the views of local and regional stakeholders are heard at a national level.

Enjoy England with VisitBritain and TomTom - 05 September 2007
VisitBritain signs new partnership with TomTom to put Points of Interests onto TomTom satellite navigation systems. 

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