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Research released today by tourism trade association UKinbound and Canterbury Christ Church University shows that the Government’s proposed post-Brexit immigration reforms have the potential to severely destabilise the tourism industry in the UK, putting at risk an industry that contributes GBP145 billion (7.2% of UK GDP) to the UK economy. The research includes a survey […]

More than 81% of tourism businesses think it is important to implement sustainable and environmental policies for their businesses and clients. This was revealed by UKinbound’s Business Barometer report. These companies are actively taking steps to minimise the impact of their tourism business on the environment, with 59% reducing single-use plastics, 49% reducing their carbon […]

British tourism association UKinbound unveiled the results of its new May/June Business Barometer survey today, focusing on the plans of the country’s travel and hospitality firms to assuage their impact on the environment and work towards greener operational values. UKinbound asked its participants to opine on their sustainability practises, revealing that over 81% of tourism […]

UKinbound, a leading travel trade association, has written to London mayor Sadiq Khan expressing concerns on the new requirements and proposals from Transport for London.

UKinbound has released its latest Business Barometer results, revealing a surge in growth from the Chinese market in July and August this year.

UKinbound has released its Business Barometer results at its Annual Convention currently taking place in Cardiff. The members’ survey addressed the key triggers to growing UK-wide visitation, with 41% of respondents ranking more awareness of regional product/attractions as the key to attracting more international visitors. 25% of members felt that improved transportation links would encourage […]

UKinbound has revealed its latest Business Barometer results showing that members are cautiously optimistic about the future, as confidence levels see a small increase. Year-on-year bookings/visitor number/customer orders and yield were also the same or up. Results relate to September/October activity with 60% of respondents confirming they are confident about the upcoming 12 months, an […]

In a pre-budget plea letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, UKinbound, which represents nearly 400 of the country’s key tourism businesses, has appealed for a reduction in Air Passenger Duty (APD). UKinbound, chief executive officer, Deirdre Wells OBE (pictured above), said: “A reduction in APD would be a clear message to the tourism industry […]

UKinbound has released detailed information about the spending habits of UK inbound visitors.  The data revealed: · USA dominates UK inbound market spend · Gulf state visitors most lucrative – all six GCC markets in the top 10 for highest spend per visitor · Visitors from the Nordics, Benelux countries, USA, Italy and Spain rank […]

UKinbound announced a charity partnership with Shaw Trust at its annual Summer Ball.  Taking place at The Hurlingham Club in London, the ball was attended by key figures from across the industry, who enjoyed an evening of networking and entertainment including a performance from The Phantom of the Opera to celebrate 30 years at London’s […]