From kayaking along the Pembrokeshire coast and cycling through Anglesey, exploring pilgrim churches en route, to churchyard stargazing and willow weaving workshops, the experiences are designed to reveal the very best of Wales’ rich culture, history, heritage and environment. The tours, which are hosted on the ExploreChurches website, come as Booking.com and Airbnb’s 2021 travel…
Proposal to rename Mersey Ferry Terminal after beloved icon Gerry Marsden Move would pay tribute to special connection between Gerry and the Mersey Ferries World famous song Ferry Cross the Mersey is played on the ferry every day Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled proposals to rename the Pier Head Ferry Terminal in Liverpool to…
Take your group on a magical festive break to Exeter. Its wonderfully atmospheric Christmas Market on Cathedral Green, this year taking place 18th November – 18th December, offers the ultimate festive experience. Browse for unique and artisan gifts whilst enjoying festive food, mulled wine and live music on the bandstand at the foot of the…
Liverpool City Region will be well represented at the British Tourism & Travel Show 2021, taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 22-23 September. Liverpool is ramping up its travel trade activity, with BTTS being the first major domestic tourism event in 18 months. Showcasing some of Liverpool’s finest visitor attractions, Marketing Liverpool will be joined…
Groups can see John Lennon’s own ‘Imagine’ piano, relax in the gardens and enjoy enhanced facilities. Strawberry Field, Liverpool’s best new attraction, has appeal that satisfies the current demand for ethical tourism and, post-Covid-19, prioritises safety and accessibility for all visitors. This award-winning heritage attraction will be present for the first time at major travel…
With over 40 miles of magnificent coastline, golden beaches, spectacular scenery, award-winning attractions, excellent accommodation, outstanding food & drink, fabulous events and the world’s finest selection of links golf courses, East Lothian combines the best of Scotland! We are delighted to launch 6 brand new inspiring themed itineraries: • Food & Drink Experiences • History…
“Coach travel will return” — that’s the key message from Steve Rooney and the Coach Tourism Association (CTA) in this exclusive Q&A. Coach tour operators have been among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown (pre-corona, Britons took over 18 million day trips by coach annually, plus over 5 million coach holidays…
We are delighted to share this exclusive video message from Joss Croft, CEO of UKinbound. Speaking directly to the people planning on attending British Tourism & Travel Show 2020, he explains more about what they are doing to support and communicate with their membership, and the information and resources that are available to the travel…
Our next Q&A features the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) and Business Companion — a government-funded website that offers free impartial legal guidance for businesses. They’ve been providing regular updates throughout the Covid-19 crisis to ensure the travel industry (among others) stays up-to-date with the latest advice. Here’s Karin Layton from the CTSI to explain…
In the first of our new exhibitor Q&A series, Graham Richardson, tourism liaison manager at Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Tourism, talks about the importance of hospitality and tourism to the UK’s economic recovery and how businesses must adapt to the challenges ahead.
Dunster, in Exmoor National Park, and nestled between the wooded hills and the sea, has often been described as one of England’s best preserved medieval villages with its cobbled pavements and 13th century buildings. It has such a wealth of historical interest that it was chosen as Time Team’s first project in its “Dig Village”…
Meet Roag Best, owner of the Magical Beatles Museum and Casbah Coffee Club. He’ll be at the show on opening day (25 March), taking part in an exclusive Keynote Q&A panel on Music Tourism hosted by Marketing Liverpool.
Update: The British Tourism & Travel Show 2020 will now take place on 22-23 October, NEC Birmingham The British Travel & Tourism Show 2020 is fast approaching, and many of this year’s 250+ exhibitors are planning some exciting new launches. The event will showcase some of the best new up and coming trends, products and experiences…
Anthony Rawlins is the founder of Digital Visitor and has over 15 years’ experience in crafting digital and media strategies. In his opening day seminar, he’ll be discussing why marketing your tourism business as an experience is a key strategy for success, and, more importantly – how to do it (10.30am on 25 March).
Question: It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s green. What is it? Tip: it’s not the Incredible Hulk on ice-skates. Nor a pickled gherkin in a freshly-rinsed ramekin. Answer:The land is green, the sky is grey (not always!) and the tea is biscuit orange. Talking of tea, here is the place where anything from an immense family…
The last 10 years has seen Birmingham skyrocket as a global tourism destination. Through recognizing and acknowledging the city’s incredible history, we can see what has led to the UK’s second city continuing to flourish and grow, to now attracting 42 million visitors each year and generating over £7bn economic impact. Once seen as the…
Golden sands, a calm sea breeze and clear blue skies, it’s the holiday dream for most, and judging by many adverts it’s the reality. However, what you see isn’t always what you get. The internet has made booking holidays easier than ever. Sadly it has also opened up consumers to extensive dishonest marketing. The old…
With TV shows like Ancestors and Who Do You Think You Are? attracting well known celebrities to explore their family history, ancestral travel has continued to rise in popularity in recent years. Genealogy is reported to be one of the second most popular hobbies. The forthcoming 400th anniversary of the historic voyage of the Mayflower…
