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Why a Glasgow Architecture Conference Focused on Its Legacy Impact

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.”

SkiftX + Skift | 6 years ago

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Meetings

The Next Generation of Transportation Tech Is Happening In UK Cities

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.

VisitBritain + Skift | 6 years ago

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Meetings

Bristol is Emerging as The UK’s Leading Virtual Reality Hub

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.

VisitBritain + Skift | 6 years ago

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Tourism

Skift Report: How UK Cities Excel at Hosting Conferences in Advanced and Creative Industries

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.

VisitBritain + Skift | 6 years ago

Tourism

Interview: VisitBritain Chairman Steers Tourism Boom Through Brexit Uncertainties

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.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Tourism

Visit Britain Has a New Marketing Campaign, But Deal-Seekers Were Coming Anyway

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.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Tourism

Interview: VisitBritain CEO on Being a Tourism Catalyst

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.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Media and PR

VisitBritain Turns to Tumblr for a More Social Kind of Content Marketing

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.

Joyce Manalo, Skift | 9 years ago