Patrick Whyte, Skift
The UK might have seen a fall in tourists in 2018, but that has a lot to do with the extraordinary growth the year before. The longer-term trend is for steady growth as long as Brexit doesn't get in the way.
5 months ago
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.”
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year ago
VisitBritain + Skift
Sector expertise is becoming increasingly important for international conference planners and decision-makers in choosing a destination. In our latest report, we examine how UK cities excel at hosting conferences in advanced and creative industries. Download the report to learn more.
1 year 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.
2 years ago
Dan Peltier, Skift
Sometimes you have good luck and sometimes you have good timing. And sometimes you have both. Visit Britain's campaign already makes sense since the U.S. is the UK's most valuable source market. But many Americans were probably already mulling a UK trip because of the great exchange rate without the coaxing of a tourism board.
3 years 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
Samantha Shankman, Skift
More destinations and flag carriers should join forces to produce such high-quality content that highlights attractions beyond the predictable ones.
5 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.
5 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.
5 years ago