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Press: March 2012

Chancellor misses an opportunity

March 22, 2012

While many of the measures in the Budget are to be welcomed, the Chancellor has missed an opportunity to create more jobs by making Britain’s hospitality and tourism industry competitive with other European countries, says Martin Couchman, deputy chief executive, British Hospitality Association. “The Chancellor said that he wanted Britain to have a tax system that is more competitive for business than any other major economy in the world, but Britain has …

Chancellor misses an opportunity

VisitEngland new campaign showcasing fantastic reasons to holiday in the UK

March 14, 2012

As you may be aware, VisitEngland has secured an additional £3m from the Government Olympic Executive and a further £1m for the other UK nations to run a £4m domestic TV campaign showcasing fantastic reasons to holiday in the UK during 2012. The TV advertising campaign will feature the themes of coast, countryside and city, with a call to action to visit a specially designed campaign website. This will feature special offers …

VisitEngland new campaign showcasing fantastic reasons to holiday in the UK