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British Tourism Stays Strong in 2026

A landmark report published in January 2026 by VisitBritain and VisitEngland, compiled by Oxford Economics, confirmed that tourism is now one of Britain's most valuable economic engines.

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Spain, Italy or France? Which countries in Europe attract the most tourists?

The traditional hotspots continue to dominate European travel despite overtourism protests, with new figures revealing where hundreds of millions of travellers are spending their holidays across the continent.

Euronews

Blackpool lights up the north of England

Letters: Julian Allitt backs the lights of Lancashire, while Rev Ruth Cartwright stands up for Southend in Essex

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More wealthy travellers are booking flights to the UK. Here’s where from

Airline’s first class ticket bookings from one country have jumped 27% this year

The Independent UK

Airline hails spike in premium bookings to the UK

Emirates said bookings for first class seats on flights from China and India have risen so far this year.

Evening Standard

End the tourist tax now to avoid a summer washout

Travel bosses say there are increasing indications that the high spending Americans are booking fewer trips to London

Evening Standard

Travel body accuses government of ‘sabotaging’ UK tourism industry

WTTC says 5.3% decline in tourist spend suggests policies such as increased air passenger duty have had impact

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‘The government just doesn’t get tourism’: VisitBritain chief outlines dismay with budget cuts

Exclusive: Nick de Bois warns action is needed to ‘arrest the decline’ in the UK’s share of tourists

The Independent UK

Cost of Brexit on UK’s tourism industry revealed – with the worst yet to come

‘The UK is likely to lose competitive share both within Europe and globally,’ says VisitBritain

The Independent UK

Britain Embraces 'Set-jetting' Trend

Standing opposite a mansion in the elegant English city of Bath, Tegan Shirdon marvelled at the window from where Penelope, one of the heroines of "Bridgerton", would eye her love interest Colin in the hit show.

International Business Times

Why the UK tourism industry is still suffering four years after Covid

The number of tourists visiting the UK in 2024 is predicted to be still lower than than pre-pandemic figures

The Independent UK

Seen the show? Now visit the location: Britain embraces surge in ‘set-jetter’ tourists

International visitors are pouring in to see where Wonka walked and Herriot practised

The Guardian - UK

The real Saltburn – and 10 more scene-stealing stately homes from films

The eponymous family seat in Emerald Fennell’s film is one of its lead performers. We take a look at its actual identity and a pile of other movie mansions

The Guardian - UK

Rolling back Brexit: Government eases ID card ban for EU school groups

The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘Destinations like Hastings are absolutely decimated by a lack of school visits,’ says VisitBritain chief executive

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Birmingham Post

Brand and transport hit Wales' efforts to attract overseas visitors

The Welsh Affairs Committee has published a report on ‘Wales as a global tourist destination’

Tribune News Service

Americans are set to spend more than Brits at UK hotels for coronation

When King Charles III is crowned May 6 at Westminster Abbey, royal-watching analysts say American tourists will celebrate by outspending his British subjects at London’s top hotels.

The Guardian - UK

Plans for rail pass for UK staycationers axed over cost concerns

Exclusive: extensive consultations since idea was proposed 18 months ago have found it would not be commercially viable

Birmingham Post

Brittany Ferries planning to bring French tourism boost to Plymouth

The cross-channel operator is involved in a new partnership initiative being funded by VisitBritain

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The Independent UK

Brexit ID card rule ‘catastrophic’ for student travel to UK

Exclusive: EU school groups are opting to travel to Ireland instead, says UK tourism association

Birmingham Post

From Acun Illicali to 50 years of Hull Truck - culture's crucial role in enriching a thriving community

Marketing Humber helped celebrate Hull Truck Theatre's 50th anniversary with support from Hull City, VisitBritain and Sport England

The Independent UK

‘2022 set to be blockbuster year’ for inbound tourism, claims Nadine Dorries

VisitBritain currently forecasts 24 million inbound visitors to the UK this year, down 41 per cent from 2019 levels

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