offsetting declines experienced during the games
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 ...
Chinese tourism to UK
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 and Hampton by Hilton at St. George's Park
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.
2012 London Olympics
The Olympic Games will give UK tourism a "big uplift" in the years to come, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.
Brits flee en masse to sunnier shores abroad
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 in Liverpool
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 ...
London 2012 Olympics
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 ...
Discovering 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 ...
Dorset tourists warned about risk of further landslides
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 Wants British Tourists
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 House in central London a hub of activity
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, ...
Pacific Asia Travel Association
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 to recruit over 4000 people in 2012
Airbus will once again showcase job and career opportunities for talent (graduates and experienced professionals) at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.
Criminals pose as cops to fleece London tourists
LONDON, England - Police are warning of criminals posing as undercover cops and 'fining' tourists for bogus minor offences ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
British holidaymakers opt for UK and Ireland over traveling abroad
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.
One unforgettable experience after another
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.
"Dirty tricks" campaign to discredit rival resorts
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
Religious tourism is on the increase with a growing number of people visiting historic places, according to the Church in Wales.
Eating well without spending big money in central London
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.
new research from the World Travel and Tourism Council
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.
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration
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.
Prospect of a visit to UK is tiresome and cumbersome
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 Rates
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 ...
Dreamliner Arrives To UK
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.
World Travel Market Vision Conference discusses London Olympics
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
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
WEST SUSSEX, England - New non-stop services between Gatwick and Trinidad will commence 14 June 2012.
Booking rooms in Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Visitors to London will be able to book rooms and suites in Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace during the 2012 Olympics period.
Top destinations during the June bank holiday
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 ...
Only 7 percent of Brits to attend London Olympics
LONDON, England - Only 7% of Brits to attend the London Olympics as homeowners tap in to the potential and rent out their property.