The airline recently signed a declaration of intent with tourism agency VisitBritain to boost inbound tourism. Emirates UK divisional vice president Jabr Al-Azeeby said: “The UK is one of the most important markets in Emirates’ global network, and the growth in bookings we’ve seen over the past year reflects that. “We’ve seen a noticeable increase in inbound arrivals from key destinations such as Australia, India, and China, driving forward economic growth here in the UK. VisitBritain chief executive Patricia Yates said: “Expanding airline routes and seat capacity into our regional gateways is crucial to our competitive tourism offer. “International visitors are forecast to spend more than £34 billion in the UK this year.

Source: The Times August 03, 2025 23:31 UTC