If you thought tickets were complicated, wait until you see the warning labels. Also, imagine that the labels have to apply across all sales channels — airline sites, phone reservations, travel agencies, online agencies. It’s still an idea worth pursuing, says Freddie Julius, chief executive of Tourist England, a site about traveling to Britain.
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“London specifically has been a hot destination on its own. The city includes an “unrivaled wealth of visitor attractions, historical monuments, world-class entertainment, nightlife and more,” Freddie Julius of Tourist England tells USA TODAY. ”
The Washington post
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“A breakdown of prices will give customers a feeling that they are dealing with an honest and transparent company,” he says. “This is something to be valued in an industry that is too often dominated by hidden fees and unclear terms and conditions. Since customers value clarity, companies that are upfront when selling their product can expect a boost in consumer confidence which will ultimately be translated into increased sales.”
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Freddie Julius, the CEO of Tourist England, told INSIDER that he suggests looking on an airline’s website, rather than a price comparison site, for the cheapest connecting flights.
“Airlines sometimes offer connecting flights involving a codeshare agreement that doesn’t show up when searching on flight comparison websites,” he noted.
The China Daily
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The UK is keen to develop markets outside of the EU and the Chinese market is particularly attractive. Freddie Julius, CEO of Tourist England.
Freddie Julius, CEO of Tourist England, a platform providing information and one-stop shop services for visitors to the UK, sees Visit Britain’s move as part of a strategy to diversify the UK’s tourism industry in the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
He agreed that one of the most effective ways to tap into the Chinese market is through local competition that understand the culture and already have the infrastructure in place to successfully connect with Chinese holiday makers. “The UK is keen to develop markets outside of the EU and the Chinese market is particularly attractive, since Chinese tourists are high spenders”, Julius said. “In addition, not only do Chinese tourists like to visit the traditional attractions centered around London, but also like to explore less visited areas of the UK, like the Cotswolds, and so are seen as an important way to spread the benefits of tourism to all over the UK.”
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“ Tourists are increasingly looking for unique and exclusive experiences,” says Freddie Julius, CEO of Tourist England, a travel information site for visitors to Britain.
Many cruise companies are trying to tap into this highly lucrative demographic by offering exclusive experiences like private pools, executive lounges and unique activities,” Julius says. “This trend is likely to become increasingly popular over the coming years.”
BBC NEWS
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Freddie Julius runs tour company Tourist England which puts on trips for overseas visitors. He said around 80% of his customers are from the US and EU and “over the last 18 months we’ve seen almost none”.
He said changing the rules to allow vaccinated tourists to visit without quarantining was “critical for the revival of the inbound tourism sector”.
But he told the BBC any change needed to be lasting, adding: “The constant easing and tightening of restrictions have made it almost impossible to plan ahead, both for tour companies and tourists.”
USA TODAY
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“Travelers can salvage their vacations,” says Freddie Julius, chief executive of Tourist England, a site about travel to the U.K.”
“Julius, who runs the U.K. tourism site, says choosing an alternate destination is a great vacation rescue plan.”
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London is calling in 2019. “The fall in the value of the British pound means foreign visitors get more bang for their buck when visiting the U.K., with competitive prices on hotels, attractions, and shopping,” says Freddie Julius of Tourist England. “The U.K.’s political instability, the result of a lack of clarity in the Brexit negotiations, means this situation is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.”
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