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VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
Update on progress on the travel and tourism statistics review, including proposed future approach and details of a user consultation.
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
The Tourism Recovery Plan sets out the role that the UK government will play in assisting and accelerating the tourism sector's recovery from COVID-19.
An article to inform the user of the changes to out Travel and Tourism statistics from July 2024 in line with the Travel and Tourism Reform Project work.
Seasonally and non-seasonally adjusted estimates of completed international visits to and from the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Annual results from the International Passenger Survey (IPS), which collects information from passengers as they enter or leave the UK by the principal air, sea and tunnel routes.
Planning for the risks of Arctic travel, including during cruises.
Visits to the UK by overseas residents, visits abroad by UK residents and spending by travellers. The International Passenger Survey (IPS) was suspended in March 2020 because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This article makes use of available administrative sources...
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Visits to the UK by overseas residents, visits abroad by UK residents and spending by travellers, using provisional passenger traffic data.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
The approach taken by DCMS when preparing and publishing statistics, including for tourism.
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