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Working towards a more sustainable future

9 Dec 2024

As world leaders recently gathered in Baku for Cop29 it is a reminder of the ever-present threat of climate change and the need for us all to take action. According to the World Economic Forum a recent study puts the tourism industry's impact at 8% of global carbon emissions. Visit...

A summer of success

9 Dec 2024

As the signs of autumn begin to show the Visit County Durham team is reflecting on a summer that has seen a number of successful activities take place, driving visitor numbers, supporting partners and raising the county’s profile in the UK and overseas. The team kicked off the summer with a trip...

Celebrating International Women’s Day

8 Mar 2024

Today (Friday 8 March) is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Working together for Durham and the North East

6 Feb 2024

At Visit County Durham we are proud to be a part of a proactive network of regional partners working together to promote and develop Durham and North East England as destinations.

Strengthening national connections: The benefits of the partnership approach

3 Aug 2023

Partnership working is at the core of Visit County Durham. Strategic national and international partnerships are essential to the success of our work as a Local Visitor Economy Partnership, with our approach receiving international recognition.

Helping to turn a vision into a reality

17 May 2023

Ahead of his retirement in June, Ivor Stolliday reflects on his time as Chair of Visit County Durham. It has been a long time, more than 14 years I believe, since I applied to be Chair of what was at that time one of the four tourism agencies, which were funded by the then North […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day

8 Mar 2023

Today (Wednesday 8 March) is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a chance to reflect on the remarkable feats of women, past and present, while also recognising the amazing women we encounter in our own...

What’s new in 2023?

18 Jan 2023

It is the start of a new year and 2023 looks set to be an unforgettable one for Durham. Not only are there exciting events and anniversaries to look forward to, but a host of new attractions, visitor accommodation, exhibits and places to eat and drink are opening over the next 12 months. This...

The sky’s the limit: Developing astro tourism in Durham

19 Dec 2022

Winter is setting in, with its dark nights and frosty mornings traditionally signifying the end of the main tourist season. In Durham, this is certainly not the case. For when it comes to astro tourism, the season is just getting started. It is estimated that 80 per cent of British people cannot...