VisitEngland

Stay connected to VisitEngland’s initiatives and influence on the UK hotel sector. From national tourism campaigns and research reports to funding schemes and regional development strategies, this section delivers the latest news and intel on England’s official tourist board. You’ll also find analysis of VisitEngland’s marketing partnerships, quality assessments, experience-enhancement programmes and policy advocacy—equipping hoteliers with insights on driving domestic and international visitor growth.

Apr- 2025 -

24 April

Features

English Tourism Week at 13: PR stunt or industry lifeline?

English Tourism Week returned last month for its 13th year, and took place between 14 and 23 March. The annual VisitEngland campaign aims to celebrate the nation’s visitor economy. In theory, it’s a chance for hotels, attractions and tourism boards to ride a national wave of attention. In practice, the…
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Mar- 2025 -

28 March

Hotels

Warwick Castle sees 52% rise in hotel stays in 2024

Warwick Castle has experienced a 52% increase in overall overnight stays in 2024 compared with the previous year, as the 60-bedroom medieval hotel hosted more than 10,000 visitors. It comes as both the castle and the new hotel are gearing up for a busy spring and summer, thanks to Comedy…
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Mar- 2024 -

22 March

Hotels

Coombe Abbey Hotel receives 2024 Gold tourism award

Coombe Abbey Hotel has received the Gold award for Largest Hotel in the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2024 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. The news comes after Coombe Abbey Hotel picked up the same prize at the West Midlands Tourism Awards in 2020. The 12th-Century Cistercian abbey, which…
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Feb- 2024 -

14 February

Hotels

Windermere’s Cedar Manor Hotel brought to market

A boutique hotel in the Cumbrian town of Windermere has been brought to market off a guide price of £2m. The Cedar Manor Hotel, located within the Lake District National Park, occupies a Victorian country house and features a lounge, bar and dining restaurant, and 10 luxury bedrooms. The property…
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May- 2023 -

23 May

Advice

Quality in Hospitality: an expert shares his secret ingredients

What makes exceptional quality in the UK’s Hospitality industry today? For me, quality centres around two key areas: the physical characteristics and the experience. We have so many great hotels across the UK that live and breathe exceptional quality and it is a great privilege for our inspection teams to…
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Feb- 2023 -

9 February

Hotels

Fence Gate Lodge receives ‘Perfect Stay’ award

The Fence Gate Lodge in Pendle has won the ‘Perfect Stay’ award at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023. The category, which honours venues who offer “unrivalled facilities and an unsurpassed customer experience”, comes as a huge break for the boutique hotel as it already received this award in 2019. Fence…
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May- 2022 -

30 May

Economy

Platinum Jubilee weekend to bring £1.2bn economic boost

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is estimated to bring a £1.2bn boost to the economy as 5.3 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday break in the UK during the extended bank holiday weekend. According to a VisitEngland survey, well over a third of Brits (19 million) are planning to take…
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6 May

Hotels

Rectory Manor Hotel wins VisitEngland rose award

Rectory Manor Hotel, near Lavenham, Suffolk has been awarded the VisitEngland rose award in recognition of service excellence. This annual Rose Award recognises 100 accommodation providers across England who “go that extra mile to provide outstanding customer service making their customers’ visits extra special”. The recipients are nominated by VisitEngland…
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Jun- 2021 -

11 June

Trade Organisations

Hospitality sector throws support behind Tourism Recovery Plan

The hospitality industry is issuing its support for the government’s Tourism Recovery Plan, which will aim to energise the country’s economy after the pandemic. The government’s plan includes a £10m National Lottery ‘Days Out’ scheme of vouchers to support attractions and a new rail pass to encourage domestic breaks. Kate…
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Jun- 2020 -

26 June

Regulation

VisitEngland launches new ‘industry standard’ mark for UK tourism

VisitEngland in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales has today launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening. The ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and supporting mark means businesses…
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