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Non-EU travellers driving strong growth in UK's inbound tourism
15 Aug 2018 . BY Tom Walker
Strong growth from a mix of overseas visitor markets made 2017 a "record year" for inbound tourism in the UK.
New figures from VisitBritain show double-digit growth in visits and spend last year from China, the world’s most valuable outbound market, with visits up 29 per cent on 2016 to a record 337,000 and spending of £694m, up 35 per cent.
Visits from the US, the UK’s most valuable market for tourism spend, grew 13 per cent to 3.9 million visits in 2017, the highest since 2000. Visitors from the US spent a record £3.6bn, up 9 per cent.
Records were also set for visits and spend from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and India.
There were 562,000 visits from India, up 35 per cent with visitors spending a record £454m. There were a record 812,000 inbound visits from the GCC in 2017, up 5 per cent with spend up 55 per cent, to a record £2.2bn.
Overall, 2017 was a record-breaker for overseas visits to the UK and for the amount visitors spent across the country. There were 39.2 million inbound visits to the UK in 2017, up 4 per cent, with visitors spending £24.5 billion, up 9 per cent.
"This growth underscores the increasing importance of tourism as an industry that demonstrates Britain is an outward-facing nation, welcoming and engaging people from all over the world," said VisitBritain Director Patricia Yates.
"Tourism is one of Britain’s most valuable export industries and the strong growth across many of our high-value markets demonstrates our continued ability to attract international visitors in a fiercely competitive global industry, and to deliver economic growth right across the country."
There were 562,000 visits from India to the UK during 2017, up 35 per cent on the previous year
NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a
strategic collaboration with Satteva Wellness Group, marking its foray into the Latin
American market.
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new
educational content series Mastermynds, in partnership with Universal Companies.
Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber
at Cryo Center Coolzone Madeira, claimed to be the largest cold therapy treatment experience
in the world.
Premium hotel and spa destination Halekulani in Honolulu, Hawaii, has launched a poolside
facemask service for its guests, powered by luxury skincare and spa brand Knesko.
Yon-Ka has introduced the Time Resist Jour (Day) and Nuit (Night) moisturisers, to offer a
comprehensive pro-ageing routine that works around the clock to plump and fill wrinkles
while
smoothing the skin.
Cellular skincare and spa brand Swissline has launched a new 75-minute facial titled the
Swiss Oxygen Treatment, debuting exclusively at luxury Swiss day spa Labo Spa in Zurich.
Amra Skincare, the premium British spa and skincare brand, has been selected as the exclusive
spa partner for the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia.
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a
sense of wellbeing by almost 70 per cent, as well as improving self-esteem, skin condition
and relaxation levels.
Non-EU travellers driving strong growth in UK's inbound tourism
15 Aug 2018 . BY Tom Walker
There were 562,000 visits from India to the UK during 2017, up 35 per cent on the previous year
Strong growth from a mix of overseas visitor markets made 2017 a "record year" for inbound tourism in the UK.
New figures from VisitBritain show double-digit growth in visits and spend last year from China, the world’s most valuable outbound market, with visits up 29 per cent on 2016 to a record 337,000 and spending of £694m, up 35 per cent.
Visits from the US, the UK’s most valuable market for tourism spend, grew 13 per cent to 3.9 million visits in 2017, the highest since 2000. Visitors from the US spent a record £3.6bn, up 9 per cent.
Records were also set for visits and spend from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and India.
There were 562,000 visits from India, up 35 per cent with visitors spending a record £454m. There were a record 812,000 inbound visits from the GCC in 2017, up 5 per cent with spend up 55 per cent, to a record £2.2bn.
Overall, 2017 was a record-breaker for overseas visits to the UK and for the amount visitors spent across the country. There were 39.2 million inbound visits to the UK in 2017, up 4 per cent, with visitors spending £24.5 billion, up 9 per cent.
"This growth underscores the increasing importance of tourism as an industry that demonstrates Britain is an outward-facing nation, welcoming and engaging people from all over the world," said VisitBritain Director Patricia Yates.
"Tourism is one of Britain’s most valuable export industries and the strong growth across many of our high-value markets demonstrates our continued ability to attract international visitors in a fiercely competitive global industry, and to deliver economic growth right across the country."
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NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a
strategic collaboration with Satteva Wellness Group, marking its foray into the Latin
American market.
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new
educational content series Mastermynds, in partnership with Universal Companies.
Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber
at Cryo Center Coolzone Madeira, claimed to be the largest cold therapy treatment experience
in the world.
Premium hotel and spa destination Halekulani in Honolulu, Hawaii, has launched a poolside
facemask service for its guests, powered by luxury skincare and spa brand Knesko.
Yon-Ka has introduced the Time Resist Jour (Day) and Nuit (Night) moisturisers, to offer a
comprehensive pro-ageing routine that works around the clock to plump and fill wrinkles
while
smoothing the skin.
Cellular skincare and spa brand Swissline has launched a new 75-minute facial titled the
Swiss Oxygen Treatment, debuting exclusively at luxury Swiss day spa Labo Spa in Zurich.
Amra Skincare, the premium British spa and skincare brand, has been selected as the exclusive
spa partner for the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia.
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a
sense of wellbeing by almost 70 per cent, as well as improving self-esteem, skin condition
and relaxation levels.
The Gharieni Group has expanded its family of brands with Metawell: a new brand that will
exclusively communicate and offer its mind/body wellness technologies offering in the global
market.