tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-03-19T13:55:35+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scotland-france-ferry-link-moves-closer-with-3-million-uk-government-commitment2026-03-19T13:55:35+00:00Scotland-France ferry link moves closer with £3 million UK Government commitmentInvestment will upgrade vital Border Force and Customs infrastructure at the port.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tips-on-cheaper-days-out-for-families-this-english-tourism-week-as-government-celebrates-the-industrys-economic-impact2026-03-12T15:20:26+00:00Tips on cheaper days out for families this English Tourism Week, as Government celebrates the industry’s economic impactTourism Minister hosts UK industry leaders at 10 Downing Street to mark English Tourism Weektag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-members-appointed-to-the-visitengland-advisory-board2026-02-11T12:00:05+00:00Two members appointed to the VisitEngland Advisory BoardThe Secretary of State has appointed Richard Morsley and Rachel Walter as members of the VisitEngland Advisory Board for a term of five yearstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/300k-of-support-announced-for-north-wests-coastal-regions2025-11-19T16:30:57+00:00£300k of support announced for North West’s coastal regionsMinister Peacock spoke at the Tourism Alliance conference, announcing VisitEngland funding for coastal regions of the North West, supported by Government.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/harris-bokhari-appointed-as-chair-of-the-british-tourist-authority-board2025-11-19T12:00:04+00:00Harris Bokhari appointed as Chair of the British Tourist Authority BoardThe Secretary of State has appointed Harris Bokhari as Chair of the British Tourist Authority Board for a term of 3 years from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/tourism-minister-speech-at-the-world-travel-market2025-11-05T14:04:41+00:00Tourism Minister speech at the World Travel MarketMinister Peacock promotes UK tourism at UN Ministers meetingtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-office-warnings-for-brits-expanded-for-methanol-poisoning2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00Foreign Office warnings for Brits expanded for methanol poisoningTravel warnings for methanol poisoning have been extended to eight new countries following a rise in cases of death and serious illness.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-new-members-appointed-to-the-british-tourist-authority2025-09-11T12:00:06+01:00Two new Members appointed to the British Tourist AuthorityThe Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Neil Rami and Mary Walsh as Members to the British Tourist Authority (VisitBritain) board.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-new-members-appointed-to-visitengland-board2025-09-04T12:00:04+01:00Two new Members appointed to VisitEngland BoardThe Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Sarah Green and Helen Bonser-Wilton as Members of the VisitEngland Board.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tajikistan-small-projects-programme-call-for-bids-2025-to-20262025-08-21T11:15:01+01:00Tajikistan Small Projects Programme: call for bids 2025 to 2026The British Embassy Dushanbe invites proposals by 12 September 2025 for sustainable tourism projects in Tajikistan. Projects must be completed by February 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-ambassador-pays-courtesy-visit-to-the-director-of-inguat2025-08-11T14:25:57+01:00British Ambassador pays courtesy visit to the Director of INGUATThe British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, held a meeting with the Director of the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT), Harris Whitbeck. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multi-billion-pound-investment-secured-as-universal-theme-park-and-resort-set-to-be-built-in-bedford-bringing-thousands-of-jobs2025-04-09T00:00:00+01:00Multi-billion-pound investment secured as Universal theme park and resort set to be built in Bedford, bringing thousands of jobsA multi-billion-pound investment in a major new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford has been agreed between Universal, the government and the local council, in a move that represents a major vote of confidence in the …tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/135-million-funding-boost-to-drive-growth-of-visitor-economy-in-north-east-and-west-midlands2025-03-21T14:45:46+00:00£1.35 million funding boost to drive growth of visitor economy in North East and West MidlandsThe visitor economy in the North East and the West Midlands is receiving a £1.35 million funding boost over the next year to help the regions attract even more tourists and investment to the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/archaeological-discoveries-on-display-at-york-explore2025-02-04T12:00:17+00:00Archaeological Discoveries on Display at York ExploreA display at York Explore Library is showcasing artefacts uncovered during construction of the Environment Agency’s Flood Alleviation Scheme at Clifton Ings. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/membership-of-new-visitor-economy-advisory-council-announced2025-01-20T16:51:54+00:00Membership of new Visitor Economy Advisory Council announcedTourism industry worth £74 billion to the economy and 4% of GVA with a huge potential for further growth to support government’s Plan for Change
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/peter-gowers-and-karin-sheppard-reappointed-as-board-members-of-the-british-tourism-authority2025-01-15T12:00:03+00:00Peter Gowers and Karin Sheppard reappointed as Board Members of the British Tourism AuthorityThe Secretary of State has reappointed Peter Gowers and Karin Sheppard to the British Tourism Authority Board for five year terms from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2030. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nadine-thomson-reappointed-to-the-visitengland-advisory-board2025-01-15T12:00:03+00:00Nadine Thomson reappointed to the VisitEngland Advisory BoardThe Secretary of State has reappointed Nadine Thomson as a Board Member of VisitEngland for a five year term from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2030.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-expertise-enlisted-to-promote-cultural-heritage-and-creativity-in-saudi-arabia2024-12-09T12:54:06+00:00British expertise enlisted to promote cultural heritage and creativity in Saudi ArabiaUK government signs deals to share UK’s top-tier cultural and creative expertise with Saudi Arabia.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-ambition-for-50-million-annual-visits-to-uk-announced-by-tourism-minister2024-11-27T15:21:59+00:00New ambition for 50 million annual visits to UK
announced by Tourism MinisterA new ambition for the United Kingdom to welcome 50 million international visitors per year by 2030 has been announced by the government, as part of its plans for the country to remain one of the most visited worldwide, driv…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/tourism-alliance-conference-speech2024-11-27T10:00:34+00:00Tourism Alliance Conference speechNew ambition for 50 million annual visits to UK announced by Tourism Minister