All posts tagged UK
Survey says 65 percent of Brits planning UK summer break
A survey has revealed that 65 percent of British holidaymakers are planning to take a summer break in the UK this year. The survey, which was carried out by budget hotel chain, Travelodge, polled around 3,000 individuals and discovered that …
British consuls left bemused by odd requests
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has said that consular officials are constantly left bemused by the strange requests for assistance that they receive from British travellers
Easyjet offers fast track security clearance
Easyjet, a low-cost airline with its head office at Luton Airport in the UK, is to offer fast track security clearance to its flexi fare passengers. Building on the
VisitEngland helps businesses to promote disabled access
VisitEngland, the body responsible for promoting tourism in the nation, has announced the launch of an online guide to advise businesses that are directly involved in receiving tourists,
Alton Towers dares visitors to ride The Smiler
Alton Towers, a theme park located between Leek and Uttoxeter in Staffordshire, UK, is preparing to launch its new white-knuckle ride, perversely called The Smiler, for the coming
UK travel agents back domestic holidays campaign
Several major UK travel agents are backing a government-sponsored campaign to promote domestic holidays. The 'Great Adventure' campaign gets underway today, launched by VisitEngland, the body responsible for promoting
British Museum progresses £135 million expansion
Britain's biggest visitor attraction, the British Museum, is involved in a £135 million expansion. The museum's attractions, which are already laid out on a grand scale, are set to
VisitBritain undertakes new tourism strategy
VisitBritain, the operational name of the British Tourism Authority, has launched a new tourism partnership strategy, which has been heralded by Maria Miller, the government's culture secretary. The new





















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