VisitBritain launches European phase of ad campaign
VisitBritain launches the European phase of its multi-million pound ‘Britain for Less’ campaign this week.
Running until the end of June, it is the national tourism agency’s largest campaign in Europe for several years.
In total, £1.8 million will be invested across 18 countries.
VisitBritain has joined forces with easyJet to offer low-cost flights from as low as £23 in 14 countries, including Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.
British Airways is the preferred airline partner in Belgium, Norway, Russia and Sweden, offering fares from €72 including all taxes, fees and onboard services.
Special accommodation deals from £29.95 per person per night are provided by Jurys Inns and from £39 per room by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) across its Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn hotels.
The campaign is also being supported by Europcar.
The strapline invites Europeans to “see more for less”, while a dedicated website, www.britainforless.com, highlights key destinations and provides ‘insider tips’ on value-for-money attractions and experiences.
Marketing support includes PR and media relations, travel trade activity, e-CRM to VisitBritain and partner databases, search engine optimisation and a media buy that includes advertorials in European versions of the Metro newspaper.
Laurence Bresh, VisitBritain’s regional director for Europe, said: “The global economic climate means that people are watching their wallets before deciding how they spend their money.
“While Britain remains among the world’s leading destinations, we want to make sure that visitors are aware of the surprising experiences they have yet to enjoy and the great exchange rates they can get if they travel right now.”
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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