18 MAR 2013: You might have noticed that 'my publication and I' look just a little different this morning. I am actually in London, (and as you'll see from the image - one can meet the nicest people here.) We have partnered with VisitBritain to give you what they persist in calling the British Invasion of Travel Industry Today - while I prefer to think of it as a lead up to an invitation to Highgrove. And WHY are we doing this? Well, you might have noticed that there is a lot happening in the UK. Has any country had a more spectacular couple of years? And it doesn't appear to be slowing down any time soon. Read more...

18 MAR 2012:  In February 2011 VisitBritain launched its highly-anticipated online BritAgent programme, designed to increase productivity and efficiency for Canadian travel trade professionals selling and booking travel to Britain. This programme has been hugely successful in Canada with more than 1100 registrations with 500 of those graduating. Read more...

18 MAR 2013: Keane is an international super-group who herald from East Sussex on the UK’s south coast. Bexhill, Hastings and Battle are the towns that will forever be remembered collectively as ‘Strangeland’, the name of the band’s fifth consecutive number one album, which speaks of places that influenced their lives. Now, a local initiative together with Keane, share a geographical and emotional journey that helped shape the Strangeland album via an intuitive and well informed website that connects the lyrics with the actual landmarks they refer to. Read more...

18 MAR 2013: There are three main reasons why the leisure visitor will cross the ‘Pond ‘ to travel to Great Britain, usually to visit family and friends, to join an organised tour or, for the more discriminate traveller who is probably a returning visitor, they are looking for a customised travel experience. Customising Great Britain for the Travel Agent is creative, accessible and limitless with exciting possibilities. Also, it will provide the greatest return in revenue as well as the opportunity offering a unique experience. Read more...

18 MAR 2013: Ever since Downton Abbey began airing in Canada it has captivated the hearts and minds of viewers and has proven not only to be one of England's most successful screen exports, but also a fantastic vehicle for driving travel to the home of the now famous picture perfect sets, according to Emma de Vadder, regional director, North America of VisitEngland. Read more...

18 MAR 2013:  The renowned Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), founded nearly 200 years ago to advance geographical science, is partnering with luxury expedition cruise operator Silversea to share some of the world's most important geographical research and archive material with guests travelling on Silversea expedition ships, including Silver Explorer and Silver Galapagos. Read more...

18 MAR 2013: Radisson Blu Edwardian, London a collection of stylish London hotels has partnered with the Victoria and Albert Museum to offer their guests tickets to the ‘David Bowie is’ exhibition, April 7th  until  July 27th, 2013. Read more...

18 MAR 2013:  Feeling the crunch after tax time? Tax return not what you expected? You can still afford to travel.  In fact, when travellers combine the strong Canadian dollar with industry deals and discounts, it’s the best time in years to cross the pond. Here are a few tips that will make your next visit to Britain well worth the trip. Read more...