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Congratulations to the 52 finalists from across the tourism industry who will go forward to the VisitEngland #AwardsForExcellence this summer.   The Awards celebrate England's tourism sector and finalists are invited to attend the national awards ceremony, held at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on 4 June, where Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced.   The Awards have been championing the best in England’s tourism industry for more than three decades and celebrate quality, innovation, best practice and exceptional customer service.   VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes OBE said:   “England’s tourism industry has good reason to celebrate. As the finalists demonstrate, businesses across every region provide outstanding customer service along with high quality experiences while constantly innovating to find new ways to give more to visitors and the communities they serve.      “The applications to this year’s awards and the list of finalists are a testament to the range of first-class products on offer to both domestic and international visitors. I congratulate all the finalists who are already winners, and I wish them the very best of luck.” Read the full release to see the finalists: 

NEWS: 🗞️ With the #Easter break just ahead our CEO Patricia Yates spoke to BBC News #Breakfast about the importance of our #tourism industry, one of our greatest industries - driving economic growth across the regions, supporting jobs, small businesses and local communities. This morning's programme also a stark reminder of the economic loss from tourism during the pandemic (£147 billion in 2020-21 alone) - and the ongoing challenges for industry. The #Easter break traditionally kick-starts the season and our #Easter 'trip-tracker' survey indicates 10.6 million of us, about 19% of Brits, are definitely planning a holiday in the UK for the long weekend, bringing an estimated £3.9 billion boost. While it's encouraging to see many of us planning a domestic break, we also know from our latest research that the cost of living remains a concern and while people are still keen to take a break, many are booking late, taking shorter breaks, wanting to save on accommodation, activities and eating out, making it difficult for businesses to plan in advance. So a rallying cry also to please go out and explore the amazing destinations and attractions here on our doorstep this spring, tourism businesses will be very pleased to see you. 📺 Clip on BBC iplayer (valid for 24hrs) and watch from 51 mins 31 secs in: https://bit.ly/3RZi79z 📈 More on our #Easter 'trip-tracker' survey here: https://bit.ly/4282rqA Nick de Bois CBE Victoria Borwick Tracey Edginton Andrew Stokes OBE Louise Bryce Cumbria Tourism Beth Reynard Charlotte Sanders Rachael Farrington Richard Nicholls Keri Portas Janet Uttley Lyndsey Turner Swift Anke Monestel Nicola Said Rachel Gillis Robin Tjolle Claire Ford Paul Szomoru Leanne Smith

The latest edition of VisitEngland's #PinkBook is out now! With loads of handy tips and information to help you run a compliant tourism business, the guide has been fully updated with the latest legislation and guidance.

The #PinkBook - a really useful guide that provides visitor economy businesses with lots of useful information. Order your copy on the link below or browse online for FREE! VisitEngland Marketing Sheffield Visit Doncaster Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Barnsley Council #stakeholders #visitoreconomy #legislation #Sylvep

The #PinkBook - Legislation for Tourist Accommodation and Attractions - is an essential guide that supports business growth with clear and practical guidance tailored for the tourism sector.   The fully updated 13th edition is now available to help you make sure your business is meeting all current legal requirements. It includes crucial updates on staff tipping, Gift Aid Small Donations scheme and workplace sexual harassment, along with information on a wide range of issues from staff management, health and safety and licensing, to marketing, taxes and sustainability.   Sponsored by PASC UK, the Pink Book is available both in a hard copy format and online on our #BusinessAdviceHub. Order a hard copy now for £11.99: https://lnkd.in/eFMF42Nq Browse the online version for free: https://lnkd.in/e7dEjG2X #BusinessSupport #TourismBusiness #EnglishTourism #Legislation #SmallBusiness

We are delighted to announce that the Youth & Student Travel Summit will take place at Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds on 29-30th September 2025. As part of our commitment to supporting the dispersal of young travellers across the UK, we are pleased to be working with VisitLeeds on this flagship event, ensuring that destinations around the UK benefit from the economic and cultural impact of this high-value travel sector. Leeds, home to over 200,000 students and a thriving visitor economy, is a natural choice to host the Summit. The city’s strong transport links, vibrant arts and culture scene, and commitment to sustainable tourism make it a key destination for youth and student travellers. The Summit offers a packed schedule of panels, discussions, networking and B2B meetings for the youth, student and educational travel sector and is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and engage in insightful discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in this dynamic sector. Find out more: www.betauk.com/summit Thank you to our event sponsors: Home and Away Student Services | Bayswater | Learn Away Tours | Royal Shakespeare Company Matilda the Musical | Medway Homestay | Wicked Direct | World Nomads | YHA (England & Wales) #YouthTravel #StudentTravel #EducationalTravel #BETAsummit #events

NEWS: Today we've published our Easter #TripTracker results showing that 10.6 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £3.9 billion boost to the economy. This is also more than the 6.7 million, 12% of Brits, who are planning a trip abroad this Easter.    A further 3.4 million people surveyed this year were undecided about whether to take an overnight holiday trip in the UK during the Easter weekend. The top reasons for those were around ‘waiting to see what the weather is like’ and ‘waiting to see if I can afford it’. VisitEngland Chief Executive Patricia Yates said: “Tourism businesses and destinations will be looking to the critical Easter weekend for much needed cash flow after the lean winter months so it’s encouraging to see many of us are planning a holiday at home. From walking in our beautiful countryside with the promise of a pub lunch or on a city break exploring contemporary culture in our buzzing cities to enjoying fish and chips on the beach in our stunning seaside locations, there really is nowhere quite like Britain in springtime.  “We also know from our latest research that the cost of living remains a concern and while people are still keen to take a break, many are booking late, taking shorter breaks, wanting to save on accommodation, activities and eating out, making it difficult for businesses to plan in advance. So a rallying cry to please go out and explore the amazing destinations and attractions here on our doorstep this spring, tourism businesses will be very pleased to see you.”  Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/enEM_jas