LONDON — Tourism Ireland has signed up as a key partner for ExploreGB, VisitBritain’s new annual flagship international event, which will debut at Ascot Racecourse in February 2015. The aim of ExploreGB is to showcase Britain and the island of Ireland to the largest possible audience of international buyers, resulting in additional itineraries and brochure pages. British and Irish tourism suppliers and destinations attending the event will have the opportunity to meet and do business with up to 250 carefully…
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Sally Balcombe named new CEO of VisitBritain
VisitBritain, the strategic body for inbound tourism, has named Sally Balcombe as the organisation’s next Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive appointment process and with the full support of all board members, according to Chairman Christopher Rodrigues. She has been Managing Director of British Airways Holidays and of the specialist sun division at TUI. As Commercial Director of Opodo and Chief Marketing Officer at Travelport, she has developed an understanding of the power of digital and technology to engage and…
VisitBritain launches new BritAgent modules
TORONTO — VisitBritain’s new BritAgent travel agent training modules are now live and can be accessed on the BritAgent website, britagent.com. The new modules feature key pillars including culture, heritage, countryside, shopping, travel to Wales and London and information on Merlin Entertainments. BritAgent is the first online training program designed to help travel trade professionals learn more about Britain’s offerings. The program was designed to increase productivity selling and booking travel to the UK. Upon completion of modules, the travel…
VisitBritain to debut flagship international trade event in 2015
LONDON — VisitBritain will debut its largest annual international industry event, ExploreGB, in late February 2015. The flagship event will replace Hosted Buyers Marketplace (HBM) which VisitBritain held in partnership for the last three years. ExploreGB will debut in London next year, providing British tourism suppliers and destinations with the invaluable opportunity to meet and do business with up to 250 international travel buyers from over 31 countries. UKinbound, the tourism trade association, will be exclusively partnering with VisitBritain to…
Showcase Britain 2024 set to start with buyers from 18 markets, including Canada
Showcase Britain 2024, VisitBritain’s flagship trade event, gets underway this week.
Holland America’s ‘Time of Your Life’ Wave offer includes balcony upgrades, savings and free fares for kids
Holland America Line is sailing into Wave Season with a ‘Time of Your Life’ offer that includes a free stateroom upgrade, fare discounts and more.
Strong visitation, lift for Germany as GNTO hosts 10 partners for trade update, from Berlin to Frankfurt to Munich and more
After an incredibly strong year with visitation “almost back to where we were in 2019,” Anja Brokjans, Director, German National Tourist Office, says she’s “very enthusiastic” about the Canadian market’s performance in the months to come.
Register now for Scenic’s cross-Canada Information Sessions
Save the dates for Scenic’s ‘Ultra-Luxury River Cruises Information Sessions,’ scheduled for September and October across Canada.
Destination Britain North America trade event set for Sept. 7 – 10
Some 70 industry suppliers and more than 50 top buyers from North America are set to attend VisitBritain’s Destination Britain North America trade event, led by VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE.