Call for tourism industry to showcase ‘My coast has the most...’
VisitEngland is calling on tourism businesses across England to come together behind the latest phase of their coastal campaign, inviting them to showcase why their stretch of coastline is a must visit destination.

...The ‘My coast has the most’ campaign is asking for voices from across the tourism industry including attractions, accommodation providers, hospitality and more - to take part in a nationwide social media activation, sharing short videos that celebrate what makes their local coast special and inspiring people to visit this summer and beyond.

For how to get involved, visit the #AllOnTheCoast campaign website 👇 https://www.visitbritain.org/get-involved-my-coast-has-most-domestic-campaign

Have you thought about becoming a partner with Visit County Durham?
Our Partnership brings benefits through promoting and developing any type or size of business. We offer standard, enhanced and strategic packages, providing you with the opportunity to promote your business effectively.
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Great to hear Anna Warnecke from Kynren on BBC Radio Newcastle talking to Gilly Hope about Kynren’s incredible success and the exciting opening of The Storied Lands next month!
The interview (part of Visit County Durham’s “What’s On” slot) also shared some fantastic news — visitor ...spend hit a record £1.48bn in 2025, with nearly 22 million visits to the county!
Kynren is such a highlight for the region, bringing visitors from across the UK and beyond — and it’s brilliant to see what’s coming next.

🎧 Listen from 12:23 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4y4dr6r5

County Durham’s visitor economy continues to go from strength to strength.
The latest independent STEAM figures show visitor expenditure reached a record £1.48 billion during 2025, with 21.98 million visits to the county, the highest visitor numbers in the North East.
The results reflect... the impact of continued investment, partnership working and the development of high-quality visitor experiences across the county.

As Visit County Durham marks its 20th anniversary this month, these figures are a reminder of what can be achieved through long-term collaboration, ambition and belief in the county’s potential.

Read more here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/wms9yrsf

On Thursday 18 June (15:00–18:00), the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, alongside Arriva North East , Go North East and Stagecoach, will be showcasing the region’s new Zero Emission Buses.
This drop-in event at Durham Town Hall is open to everyone and is especially useful for anyone ...with accessibility needs or those who may feel unsure about using bus services.

Visitors will be able to:
✅ Practise boarding and alighting the bus
✅ Explore accessibility and safety features
✅ Speak with representatives from local operators
✅ Share feedback to help shape future services
A great opportunity to learn more about accessible, greener public transport in a supportive setting.

#Durham #WhatsOnDurham #AccessibleTransport #ZeroEmissionBuses #NorthEast

“The energy and ambition behind Visit County Durham’s marketing campaigns have helped change perceptions of the area while reaching entirely new audiences”.
In the first in our 20 Faces of Tourism series celebrating the people behind the county’s visitor economy success, hear from Pam ...Porter, operations and events manager at Locomotion , on how the county has changed and how Visit County Durham has made an impact.

Read more here 👇
https://www.visitcountydurham.org/20-faces-of-tourism/

🎉 Planning an event in Durham? Make sure more people see it!
Having your event featured on This is Durham puts it in front of thousands of people looking for things to do across the county 👀

Whether it’s an exhibition, festival, live performance or community event, you can ...easily submit it for inclusion in our Week Ahead events guide here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/545fznfk

2026 marks two decades of Visit County Durham shaping and supporting the county’s successful and thriving visitor economy, and we are seeking to commission a County Durham based artist to capture this milestone moment.

Find out more about this opportunity 👇
...https://www.visitcountydurham.org/artwork-commission/