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After the Olympics, a new challenge

offsetting declines experienced during the games

After the Olympics, a new challenge

By Ron Kuhlmann, Aviation Journalist

UKinbound, an association of tourism operators in Britain, has issued the government a warning that “immediate action” is needed following the Olympics to boost inbound visitors to the UK for ...

UK visa restrictions deter affluent Chinese tourists

Chinese tourism to UK

UK visa restrictions deter affluent Chinese tourists

Christine Yau, chairman of the London Chinese Community Centre calls for a campaign to relax visa restrictions for Chinese tourists wanting to visit London.

Hilton Worldwide opens its first dual brand property in UK

Hilton and Hampton by Hilton at St. George's Park

Hilton Worldwide opens its first dual brand property in UK

BURTON UPON TRENT, UK and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide is today celebrating the opening of its first dual branded property in the U.K., the Hilton and Hampton by Hilton at St.

Hunt: Olympics "big uplift" for UK tourism

2012 London Olympics

Hunt: Olympics "big uplift" for UK tourism

The Olympic Games will give UK tourism a "big uplift" in the years to come, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.

Brits flock to beaches abroad after wash-out summer at home

Brits flee en masse to sunnier shores abroad

Brits flock to beaches abroad after wash-out summer at home

LONDON, England - According to figures released today by HomeAway.co.uk, in the second quarter of 2012 Brits fled en masse to sunnier shores abroad.

BODIES REVEALED coming to Liverpool for the first time in September

BODIES REVEALED in Liverpool

BODIES REVEALED coming to Liverpool for the first time in September

LIVERPOOL, England - The exhibition offers the public an opportunity to see inside carefully preserved real anatomical specimens and learn about the detailed structure and function of the human ...

Chinese outspend all other international tourists in London

London 2012 Olympics

Chinese outspend all other international tourists in London

With their Olympic team currently topping the medal charts at the London 2012 Olympics, Chinese tourists are topping a different chart, outspending all other international tourists visiting the ...

Venture beyond Olympic Stadium and find the real British Isles

Discovering real British Isles

Venture beyond Olympic Stadium and find the real British Isles

London may be the center of attention this summer, but venture beyond the Olympic Stadium and you'll find the real British Isles, a world of ancient thatched cottages, monumental castles, elegant ...

Tourists warned after woman dies in Jurassic Coast landslide

Dorset tourists warned about risk of further landslides

Tourists warned after woman dies in Jurassic Coast landslide

Walkers in Dorset have been warned about the risk of further landslides on the Jurassic Coast after part of a coastal path collapsed claiming the life of a 22-year-old woman.

Tanzania to launch tourism marketing campaign in UK

Tanzania Wants British Tourists

Tanzania to launch tourism marketing campaign in UK

Tanzania will next month launch a tourism marketing campaign targeting UK and thousands of people attending Olympics in London as the country seeks to lock-in its biggest tourism industry source ...

Grenada Olympic team receives warm UK welcome

Grenada Olympic House in central London a hub of activity

Grenada Olympic team receives warm UK welcome

The Grenada Olympic team was given the warmest of welcomes in the UK this weekend with two days of celebrations in Harrow and Horsham near London, within hours of reigning champion, Kirani James, ...

PATA engages in strategic matters at Hub City Forum

Pacific Asia Travel Association

PATA engages in strategic matters at Hub City Forum

BANGKOK, Thailand - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) hosted the PATA Hub City Forum, London, July 5, 2012 at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall.

Airbus attracting talent at the Farnborough Airshow

Airbus to recruit over 4000 people in 2012

Airbus attracting talent at the Farnborough Airshow

Airbus will once again showcase job and career opportunities for talent (graduates and experienced professionals) at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.

London tourists warned about phony "undercover cops"

Criminals pose as cops to fleece London tourists

London tourists warned about phony "undercover cops"

LONDON, England - Police are warning of criminals posing as undercover cops and 'fining' tourists for bogus minor offences ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.

Brits choose holidays in the UK to allow more breaks away

British holidaymakers opt for UK and Ireland over traveling abroad

Brits choose holidays in the UK to allow more breaks away

LONDON, England - A new survey of over 2,500 respondents has found many Brits would rather holiday in the UK and Ireland than go abroad.

UK: after the Jubilee, roll on the Olympics

One unforgettable experience after another

UK: after the Jubilee, roll on the Olympics

By Rita Payne, eTN London

LONDON (eTN) - The Queen’s Jubilee celebrations may be over, but the UK is still ready to party with the attention now on the Olympic Games, which are due to kick off in just over a month.

British seaside resorts plunge into scandal

"Dirty tricks" campaign to discredit rival resorts

British seaside resorts plunge into scandal

They are the wholesome, family-friendly resorts where generations have made the most of the British summertime complete with Punch and Judy shows, striped deckchairs and entertainment on the ...

Religious tourism growing in UK

Religious tourism

Religious tourism growing in UK

Religious tourism is on the increase with a growing number of people visiting historic places, according to the Church in Wales.

10 central London restaurants that will not break your budget

Eating well without spending big money in central London

10 central London restaurants that will not break your budget

Visiting London can be an expensive business, but you needn't spend big money to eat well. Here are 10 best restaurants and cafes in central London that won't break your budget.

Contribution of tourism to GDP in UK shows fastest growth

new research from the World Travel and Tourism Council

Contribution of tourism to GDP in UK shows fastest growth

The travel and tourism industry in the UK is nearly 5 times the size of automotive manufacturing and supports almost as many jobs as the financial sector.

Jubilee tourists expected to provide boost for UK economy

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration

Jubilee tourists expected to provide boost for UK economy

The Diamond Jubilee is expected to inject £10 billion into the British economy, as hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to London's hotels, restaurants, bars and shops.

UK visa issues making Britain unattractive

Prospect of a visit to UK is tiresome and cumbersome

UK visa issues making Britain unattractive

On Tuesday May 15 at 11:00 am, the UK’s Immigration Minister, Damian Green, appeared before the British parliament’s Home Affairs Committee to answer questions about queues at passport control ...

London hotel prices up 223 percent over Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

London Hotel Rates

London hotel prices up 223 percent over Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

The cost of a four-night stay for a family of four during the Jubilee period is an average of 54 per cent higher than for four nights in May, a study released by the Santander banking group ...

UK airlines' chiefs inspect new Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Dreamliner Arrives To UK

UK airlines' chiefs inspect new Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Chiefs of the British carriers due to take delivery of Boeing's new "green" 787 Dreamliner jet will be at Heathrow Airport to inspect one of the new aircraft.

London 2012 likely to boost domestic tourism in the long term

World Travel Market Vision Conference discusses London Olympics

London 2012 likely to boost domestic tourism in the long term

The UK will only welcome an additional 330,000 international visitors as a direct result of hosting the London 2012 Olympics, reveals research at the World Travel Market (WTM) Vision Conference ...

World Travel Market Vision Conference Research Revealed

World Travel Market Vision Conference Research Revealed

World Travel Market Vision Conference Research Revealed

The UK travel industry will remain at the mercy of the local and global economy this year, with the London 2012 Olympics creating as many challenges as opportunities, reveals research unveiled ...

Caribbean Airlines to launch Gatwick-Trinidad service

Caribbean Airlines

Caribbean Airlines to launch Gatwick-Trinidad service

WEST SUSSEX, England - New non-stop services between Gatwick and Trinidad will commence 14 June 2012.

Queen to open bedrooms to public

Booking rooms in Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace

Queen to open bedrooms to public

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Visitors to London will be able to book rooms and suites in Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace during the 2012 Olympics period.

Europe entices Brits away from Queen’s Jubilee celebrations

Top destinations during the June bank holiday

Europe entices Brits away from Queen’s Jubilee celebrations

LONDON, England – Despite the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations being a major UK event this year, many Brits are looking to take advantage of the long weekend by holidaying across ...

The Olympics? We'd rather go on holiday!

Only 7 percent of Brits to attend London Olympics

The Olympics? We'd rather go on holiday!

LONDON, England - Only 7% of Brits to attend the London Olympics as homeowners tap in to the potential and rent out their property.

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