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VCD Blog - Working together for Durham and the North East
24 Jan 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. As one of the three Local Visitor Economy Partnerships piloting England’s first Destination Development Partnership,...
Read More about VCD Blog - Working together for Durham and the North EastWhat's New for 2025
6 Dec 2023
A number of exciting new openings will be taking place across the county in 2024, further enhancing Durham’s offer, attracting new audiences and encouraging return visits. Raby Estates Ambitious renovations and developments are underway at Raby Estates, as they expand the visitor offer...
Read More about What's New for 2025A destination for all: Accessibility takes centre stage at tourism conference
15 Nov 2023
Ensuring an excellent welcome for all visitors was the key theme of Visit County Durham’s 2023 Industry Conference.
Read More about A destination for all: Accessibility takes centre stage at tourism conferenceVisit County Durham Partner Update
10 Nov 2023
The latest Visit County Durham Update is now available to view online, covering the key projects, successes, insights and updates of the last 6 months.
Read More about Visit County Durham Partner UpdateCampaign encourages visitors to ‘Do Durham Differently’
8 Nov 2023
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.
Read More about Campaign encourages visitors to ‘Do Durham Differently’Research reveals Memorable Moments marketing campaign generated millions in visitor spend
7 Nov 2023
Visit County Durham’s national destination marketing campaign, Memorable Moments, generated £86.6 million in visitor spend, research has revealed.
Read More about Research reveals Memorable Moments marketing campaign generated millions in visitor spendVCD Blog - Strengthening national connections: The benefits of the partnership approach
1 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. Partnerships allow us to forge strategic connections...
Read More about VCD Blog - Strengthening national connections: The benefits of the partnership approachDurham’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.
Read More about Durham’s visitor economy hits £1 billion milestoneDurham set to bowl over cricket fans this summer
14 Jun 2023
Visit County Durham is once again teaming up with The Barmy Army to showcase Durham as a holiday destination to cricket fans.
Read More about Durham set to bowl over cricket fans this summerHelping businesses to stand out in the group travel market
13 Jun 2023
Tourism and hospitality businesses have been taking advantage of specialist training to help them to succeed in the group travel market. This month, Visit County Durham delivered an interactive group travel course, providing businesses with top tips and inspiration on how to stand out in this...
Read More about Helping businesses to stand out in the group travel marketPartnership promotes Durham as holiday destination to cricket fans
13 Jun 2023
Visit County Durham has renewed its partnership with Durham Cricket as a spectacular season of sport gets underway.
Read More about Partnership promotes Durham as holiday destination to cricket fansCoach Tourism Association membership presents new opportunities for Durham
13 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.
Read More about Coach Tourism Association membership presents new opportunities for DurhamVCD Blog - 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 […]
Read More about VCD Blog - Helping to turn a vision into a realityDurham Tourism Superstar
15 May 2023
Visit County Durham in association with The Northern Echo, is seeking to showcase the best in customer service offered to visitors to the county with the annual Durham Tourism Superstar initiative.
Read More about Durham Tourism SuperstarVisit County Durham Update
19 Apr 2023
The latest Visit County Durham Update is now available to view online, covering the key projects, successes, insights and updates of the last 6 months.
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