Greg Oates, SkiftX
This conference planner sums it up best: “So many times an organization comes into a city, invades it for a few days, and then leaves. For us, we relied on the universities, pulling their knowledge and access to people, to create what we hope is a long-lasting conversation about the future of cities between us and the people of Glasgow.”
10 months ago
VisitBritain + Skift
The UK has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for the advanced manufacturing and automotive sectors. Download our latest report to learn more.
11 months ago
VisitBritain + Skift
Bristol, England is a perfect example of the level of innovation and technology that's continuing to grow across UK cities. Download our latest report to learn more about the state of meetings and events in the UK.
11 months ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Tourism, along with business travel, is on the rise again in the UK due to a weak British pound and cheap flights. VisitBritain is trying to make the most of it despite the lingering ramifications of the political mess that is Brexit.
1 year ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
Balcombe is in a prime position to bring about change in VisitBritain's strategies, coming from a travel background but with fresh eyes on the particular challenges of destination marketing.
4 years ago
Joyce Manalo, Skift
Yahoo's ownership of Tumblr can be an attractive dynamic for travel brands that are looking for an alternative to Facebook and to extend their presence in online media and video.
4 years ago
Doug Lansky, Skift
Big attractions that rest on their laurels can quickly become tired cliches that future travelers drop from their bucket lists.
4 years ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
VisitBritain's new leadership will make way for more innovative and effective marketing strategies, which could help the country continue its tourism growth amid intense competition.
4 years ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
Most professional travel roles boil down to marketing and trying to get travelers to pick your destination, hotel, or airline over all other choices. You ace that and your skills applicable in almost any sector.
5 years ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
Destinations are getting more sophisticated in their marketing and engagement techniques. Giving potential visitors a tool rather than a static video or ad raises awareness and excitement for the destination.
5 years ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
The initiative is a weak attempt to make up for lost time. Fortunately for the UK, the number of outbound Chinese travelers will continue to grow and travel to destinations where visa regulations are the easiest to get through.
5 years ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
Travel brands worldwide should be looking to the UK for role models as both VisitBritain and British Airways have showed a knack for understanding what style of ads appeal to modern-day travelers.
5 years ago