Visit Britain Travel Trade

About Visit Britain Travel Trade

VisitBritain/VisitEngland's corporate website for the UK tourism industry.

We are the national tourism agency, a non-departmental public body funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).

We were established by the Development of Tourism Act 1969 and we undertake Britain-wide and England-specific activity respectively under the brands 'VisitBritain' and 'VisitEngland'.

Our statutory duties are to:

• Encourage people to visit Great Britain and people living in Great Britain to take their holidays there.
• Encourage the provision and improvement of tourist amenities and facilities in Great Britain.
• We also have a statutory duty to advise any minister or public body on matters relating to tourism in Great Britain as a whole.

Supporting England's tourism industry, driving inbound visitor spend, providing expert advice to industry and to Government, we aim to make tourism one of the most successful and productive sectors for the UK economy.

Explore our resources and advice for international travel trade and UK suppliers.

Familiarising the trade with your product:
Whether you want to showcase your product to potential partners, or ensure the travel trade is selling your product effectively, knowing how to make the most of educational trips, sales calls and staff training is essential.

Understanding the international travel trade:
Build a clear understanding of the travel trade so you can make the most of intermediaries such as tour operators, wholesalers, travel agents and online retailers - who all play a significant role in attracting international visitors to Britain.