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James Berresford

James Berresford is a respected leader in UK tourism, best known for his time as Chief Executive of VisitEngland, where he launched campaigns that drove domestic travel and supported sector growth. Our coverage explores his ongoing work promoting sustainable tourism, including his roles at the Peak District National Park Authority and the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust. For hoteliers and hospitality professionals, Berresford’s career offers insights into destination marketing, heritage-led regeneration, and effective tourism development strategies within the UK.

James Berresford

James Berresford is a respected leader in UK tourism, best known for his time as Chief Executive of VisitEngland, where he launched campaigns that drove domestic travel and supported sector growth. Our coverage explores his ongoing work promoting sustainable tourism, including his roles at the Peak District National Park Authority and the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust. For hoteliers and hospitality professionals, Berresford’s career offers insights into destination marketing, heritage-led regeneration, and effective tourism development strategies within the UK.

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Some 13.5 million Britons – 27% of the adult population) – are planning an…

Rugby World Cup boosted UK economy by £1bn

VisitEngland has hailed the Rugby World Cup as the ‘most successful’ to date with the…

VisitEngland launches ‘Access for All’ campaign

VisitEngland has launched a campaign called to raise awareness of accessible destinations…

4.8 million Britons planning a UK trip this bank holiday

Some 4.8 million Britons are planning an overnight trip in the UK this bank holiday weekend,…

Visits to England’s tourist attractions up 4% in 2014

Visits to England’s tourist attractions increased by 4% in 2014, consolidating the sector’s…

Record-breaking domestic tourism figures in first quarter 2015

Domestic tourism reached a record high in the first quarter of 2015, according to new…

VisitEngland launch bid to ‘revolutionise’ visitor information

VisitEngland has launched a new service in an effort to revolutionise visitor information…

VisitEngland welcomes increased regional powers

VisitEngland’s chief executive, James Berresford, has welcomed increased regional powers…

VisitEngland reveals finalists for 2015 Awards for Excellence

VisitEngland has announced the list of finalists for its 2015 Awards for Excellence, which…

VisitEngland launch industry consultation on tourism growth strategy

VisitEngland has launched an industry-wide consultation on the future growth strategy for…