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North East tourism campaign of the UK is a hit stateside
The North East’s incredible icons, exciting adventures and distinctive food and drink have been showcased in the US as part of a campaign in partnership with national tourism agency VisitBritain, aimed at growing inbound visits to the region.
Campaign encourages visitors to ‘Do Durham Differently’
Durham’s unique and diverse experiences, world-class attractions and eclectic accommodation are the inspiration behind a new campaign aimed at boosting the county’s visitor economy.
Helping businesses to stand out in the group travel market
Tourism and hospitality businesses have been taking advantage of specialist training to help them to succeed in the group travel market.
Durham City hosts UK launch of ‘UnLitter UK’ app
A mobile app that rewards residents and visitors for picking up litter has been launched in Durham City today (Friday 24 February) as part of the county’s commitment to becoming a sustainable destination.
North East tourism organisations become first in England to be recognised with new national status
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), Visit County Durham, part of Durham County Council, and Visit Northumberland are the first organisations to be recognised by VisitEngland in a new national portfolio of strategic tourism bodies which are to be called Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs).
Durham celebrates ‘Year of the Coast’
Durham’s spectacular heritage coastline is under the spotlight this year as part of a nationwide campaign to promote England’s coast as a sustainable year-round destination.
‘Memorable Moments’ in Durham
Families, couples and anyone seeking a staycation packed full of memorable moments are being encouraged to head to Durham. Visit County Durham, Durham County Council’s tourism service, has teamed up with partners across the tourism sector for a new campaign aimed at boosting the visitor economy over the autumn and winter months.
Worth the Wait! How poem which became social media sensation inspired Durham staycation campaign
The Rainbow Children, by Gemma Peacock, is part of a new campaign from Visit County Durham aimed at encouraging people to visit Durham
Visit County Durham launches campaign to provide virtual visits
Destination management organisation Visit County Durham has launched a campaign that lets people enjoy a virtual visit to the county,
Visit County Durham announces support for visitor economy businesses
Destination management organisation Visit County Durham has announced support for visitor economy businesses in the county, for whom the current
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