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Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has shown off his surfing skills for a new tourism campaign in his native U.K. in a bid to persuade Brits to holiday at home. More >

Dubai With only a few months left until the London 2012 Olympics (from July 27 to August 12), the UK will see only a minor increase in visitors from the UAE this year. More >

Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has told a gathering of industry professionals from a leading UK trade association that Northern Ireland is entering a period of significant opportunity for tourism. More >

Britain’s tourism industry is set to lose billions as organizers of the London 2012 Olympic Games have been accused of scaring off visitors through a damaging rise in hotel rates.  More >

A contract has been signed for leasing the Tay Hotel building, which will undergo a major renovation and refurbishment to convert it into an upmarket hotel. More >