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How's business?

5 Jul 2023

Please spare 10 minutes of your time to complete our latest How's Business survey. The results are important for us to see what is happening across the visitor economy and to analyse where there are key themes and issues. The results of the survey help form our future activity and to see how we can...

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2024 Tourism Awards

5 Jul 2023

Applications are now open for the 2024 North East England Tourism Awards! With 15 categories to choose from there's sure to be one that suits your business. You can enter as many categories as are relevant to you and your team and winners will be announced at a ceremony in February 2024.

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Superstar deadline

5 Jul 2023

he deadline for Durham Tourism Superstar voting is this Friday 7th July. Who gets your vote? The five shortlisted Superstars are Jonathan from Teesdale Cheesemakers, Michelle from Raby Castle, Ian from Beamish Museum, The Diggerland Park Marshalls, and Peter from Locomotion. Read more about each...

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Durham’s visitor economy hits £1 billion milestone

30 Jun 2023

Tourism contributed more than £1 billion to Durham’s economy for the first time ever in 2022, the latest industry research has revealed.

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T-Stats reminder

22 Jun 2023

If you registered to provide your occupancy or visitor numbers via T-Stats, please check your inbox for your monthly reminder. The data enables Visit County Durham to review the performance of the destination and better represent the interests of the industry at local, regional and national levels....

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DDP tourism update

22 Jun 2023

The July industry update for the government-funded North East England Destination Development Partnership tourism pilot will take place on Wednesday 5th July between 8:30am and 9:15am. NGI Chief Executive, Sarah Green and Destination Director, Ian Thomas will update on progress to date and how...

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Vote for your Superstar

22 Jun 2023

Voting is now open for this year's Durham Tourism Superstar. The judging panel has drawn up a strong shortlist of superstars and we need your help to decide who will take the 2023 crown and go on to represent the county at the VisitEngland national Tourism Superstar awards. Voting will close on...

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Coach Tourism Association membership presents new opportunities for Durham

12 Jun 2023

Discover Durham is now an official member of the Coach Tourism Association. Led by Visit County Durham, Discover Durham is the county’s group travel and trade consortium, representing Durham’s group friendly attractions, accommodation and tour guides.

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Partnership promotes Durham as holiday destination to cricket fans

8 Jun 2023

Visit County Durham has renewed its partnership with Durham Cricket as a spectacular season of sport gets underway.

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Tourism Superstar

8 Jun 2023

The deadline to nominate a person or team for Durham Tourism Superstar 2023 is this Friday 9th June. The award recognises the dedication and passion of those working in Durham's tourism industry and will be awarded to an individual or team who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure visitors...

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Save the date

8 Jun 2023

Save the date for Visit County Durham's annual summer Garden Party being held on Tuesday 18th July from 4pm at Beamish Hall Country Hotel. As well as a great chance to meet up with industry colleagues, we will also be announcing the winner of Durham Tourism Superstar 2023. Keep an eye on your email...

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Successful partnership promoting the Durham Coast renewed

5 Jun 2023

A partnership that is helping to raise awareness of the Durham Heritage Coast across the UK and beyond has been renewed.

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New coach drop-off provision enhances Durham City's group travel experience

25 May 2023

Durham City’s group travel offer is now even better thanks to the introduction of a new coach drop-off and pick-up point. From this month, coach parties visiting the historic city will alight on the other side of the River Wear on Framwelgate Waterside instead of the former drop off point.

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Visit County Durham Chair to retire after 14 years

17 May 2023

Visit County Durham’s long-serving Chair has announced he will retire next month after 14 years of dedicated service. Ivor Stolliday was appointed Chair of the Visit County Durham Ltd board in 2009 and has proven a dedicated and inspirational ambassador for the county.

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DDP Pilot update

3 May 2023

Following the last Destination Development Partnership update in March, a second Zoom online update is being hosted by NewcastleGateshead Initiative on Thursday 11th May between 8:30am and 9:15am. Find out about progress made to date and how businesses can get involved in the pilot. The DDP Pilot...