Why ‘set-jetting’ to the UK’s top film destinations is a must: Travel Weekly TV w/ Nick de Bois

Why ‘set-jetting’ to the UK’s top film destinations is a must: Travel Weekly TV w/ Nick de Bois
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Nick de Bois CBE is a great advocate for the UK, having previously served as a politician, he now heads up British Tourist Authority as its chair.

It is no wonder GB continues to be a hit with Aussies. Australia spent more than ever before visiting the UK in 2023, with 308,000 Aussies splashing out £415 million (AU$800 million) in the UK in Q2 2023.

Last week Nick de Bois dropped into our studio last week to discuss why Australians are such an important market for the UK and also shared an inside scoop on the next campaign to get us there. It’s no secret that film and TV tourism is booming.

With more high-end content now shot in Great Britain than Hollywood, it might be time to revisit Britain. With more high-end content now shot in the UK than Hollywood, the nation is becoming THE destination for film, art, and TV tourism.

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