Tracey Edginton

Etias (the EU European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will start about 6 months after EES is fully working; October to December 2026 according to Brussels. Fee is almost to treble from initial €7 (£6) to €20 (£17). First 6 months: optional. independent.co.uk/travel/news-an…

EU has revealed when the entry-exit system for UK visitors to the Schengen area will start: 12 October 2025, but initially with only a minority of travellers providing fingerprints and facial biometrics. EES to be completed across Schengen by 9 April 2026 independent.co.uk/travel/news-an…

I chatted to Simon Calder about my ‘work experience’ in the tourism industry in Falmouth this week. independent.co.uk/travel/news-an…

More people need to know about this… the incredible dining cars of @transport_wales. We are cruising along at 90mph – past the peaked hills of the Welsh Borders with an ace three course steak lunch for under £30 and staff who smile & chat. This isn’t a brag: I upgraded my cheap…

To mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, the largest ever exhibition of The late Queen’s fashion will go on display in 2026. • Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style opens spring 2026 • Dates announced & tickets on sale Nov 2025 • More info bit.ly/4lC2QJl

We are glad to see that your film 🎥 shooting went well in London! This is a major contribution to the Starring Great Britain 🇬🇧 campaign of @VisitBritain These kind of film production continues to boost UK’s film #tourism appeal to a wider audience! 📷 @Calcutta_Times

World’s 50 best beaches named - here’s where to find the two in England thesun.co.uk/travel/3587471…

The 20 most-visited attractions in England that are completely free to enter thesun.co.uk/travel/3562499…

Big news for 1066 fans from @britishmuseum and @BayeuxMuseum... the Bayeux Tapestry is heading to the UK! 📍 The Bayeux Tapestry’s 70 metres of storytelling lead to this very battlefield, where William the Conqueror’s Norman invaders met King Harold’s English army.

In March 2026, the V&A will open the first exhibition ever staged in the UK devoted to one of the 20th century’s most innovative fashion designers, Elsa Schiaparelli. Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art runs from 21 March – 1 November 2026 at V&A South Kensington. Tickets go on…

Longleat House to host new Jane Austen tourism exhibition | This Is Wiltshire ⁦@VisitEnglandBiz⁩ swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/25296565.…

Part of our screen tourism campaign #StarringGREATBritain, French media explored #DowntonAbbey & #Bridgerton inspired destinations and experiences. Our research shows more than 80% of potential visitors from France are interested in visiting seen-on-screen locations in the UK

What is an ETA? Electronic Travel Authorisation ✅ If you don't need a visa to visit the UK for short says of up to six months, you need an ETA. Visit gov.uk/eta #Travel #VisitUK

Thrilled to be the UK Special Envoy for the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to @britishmuseum, and of treasures from their collection to France. The first time this unique artwork has been back to Britain since it was embroidered here almost 1,000 years ago! / gov.uk/government/new…

Our Global Marketing Director Robin Johnson giving the closing remarks to @Newsweek's 'New Destinations' summit @TheShardLondon. Great speakers, panels, insights, highlighting industry's social & economic importance, creating jobs, supporting #SMEs, driving economic growth.

Cracking views from ⁦@TheShardLondon⁩ today and a treat to enjoy the panorama during lunch break ⁦@Newsweek⁩’s ‘New Destinations’ summit, talking all things #travel in one of the world’s greatest cities #StarringGREATBritain ⁦@VisitBritainBiz⁩

Great to hear @SimonCalder talking about the importance of inbound #toursim @newsweek’s ‘New Destinations’ summit, “the closest a country can get to free money” & how travel builds connections. @TheShardLondon (and thanks Simon for the pic).

Really looking forward to @Newsweek's 'New Destinations' event @TheShardLondon today, talking all things #tourism #travel. Fabulous day too #views #StarringGREATBritain. Pics with our Global Marketing Dir Robin Johnson, #Newsweek's EVP Amit Shah & Int'l Events Mgr Lewis Hart.

Great words from ⁦@SimonCalder⁩ ⁦@Newsweek⁩’s ‘New Destinations’ Summit about importance of inbound #tourism to the economy “the closest a country can get to free money.”

Lovely cool day here @The_RHS @HRP_palaces #hamptoncourtfestival with @WynneWynnep bumped into lovely Fiona Pollard VEAB board member too @backborwick @VisitEnglandBiz - great day out combining gardening and a visitor attraction !