VisitBritain kicked-off its flagship international travel trade show, Destination Britain 2013, in Bangkok today. Celebrating its 10th year, the tourism gathering will open with a record 35% of recent suppliers, showcasing their strongest UK travel and tourism offerings. The event offers British tourism businesses an important path to market and a distinct opportunity to further boost the 4.2 million visits and record £5.3 billion spent in Britain by visitors from this portion of the area. APMEA is a key region for Britain with regards to value, accounting for 28% of total tourism spend, an amount that has grown considerably during the last few years (35% growth since 2008). Destination Britain APMEA is VisitBritain’s largest overseas trade exhibition, with over 200 companies and travel industry specialists attending over three days. This...
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