Uk Domestic Tourism Market News
Spring launch for Beyond Escapes in the UK
A luxury holiday company is set to launch in the UK in the new year, bringing with it a brand-new concept for the staycation market and a UK investment of £60 million pounds.
Peppa Pig World – a new wonderland for all the family
The animated series Peppa Pig has captivated a generation of young minds. Now its creators have opened a fab new theme park, Peppa Pig World. BTN takes a closer look.
Five years for UK market recovery
A combination of economic factors is likely to prevent the UK tourism sector from recovering for at least five years, according to a new report from Mintel. Higher fuel prices, pushing up the cost of flights, and a rise in VAT scheduled for January 2011 will both hit demand, says the British Lifestyles 2010 report.
Cameron seeks to refocus UK tourism
Prime minister David Cameron has sought to refocus the British tourism offering, arguing the country should concentrate on selling its cultural heritage. Commentators have seen the speech as a decisive attempt to break with the Cool Britannia branding employed by former Labour prime minister Tony Blair.
Editor’s Blog: Cameron looks to the past
In a speech this morning prime minister David Cameron argued Britain must focus on its heritage in order to attract more visitors. Breaking Travel News junior editor Chris O’Toole argues the coalition will need more than empty promises to revive the industry.
Bodrum cheaper than Brighton for Britons
The global downturn sparked the rise of the so-called staycation but Britons could now be better off holidaying in places like Bulgaria and Bodrum than Brighton due to the high cost of UK accommodation and the weakness of the Euro.
Credit crisis fuels boom in UK staycations
The growing shift towards the staycation in the UK has been confirmed by VisitEngland, which reported a 14 percent hike in Britons holidaying in England in the first six months of this year.
Travel disruption looms as UK immigration officials threaten strike
UK immigration officials are threatening a two-day strike over working conditions, adding to the potential misery for holidaymakers this summer amid fears of a walk-out by British Airways ground staff.
Strong UK domestic holidays boost Hoseasons
Cash-strapped Britons remaining in the UK for their holidays has helped Hoseasons boost its annual pre-tax profits by almost £1m.The operator, which specialises in lodges, cottages and boating programmes in the UK, saw profits rise to £3.13m in the year ending 31 October 2008 from £2.15m year-on-year. Sales were up from £13.7 million to £15.6 million.