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A message from Visit County Durham's managing director, Michelle Gorman.
24 Jul 2024
I am delighted to say that despite quite a few recent rainy days the sun has finally made an appearance and it is beginning to feel like summer. The warmer months are incredibly important to the tourism industry, with amazing places to stay and so much to see and do in Durham let's hope there...
Read More about A message from Visit County Durham's managing director, Michelle Gorman.North East tourism campaign is a hit stateside
23 Jul 2024
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.
Read More about North East tourism campaign is a hit statesideDurham showcased at Great Yorkshire Show
19 Jul 2024
Durham moved south, very briefly, last week as members of the Visit County Durham team headed to the Great Yorkshire Show, also flying the flag for Durham were partners including Kynren, The Auckland Project, Raby Estates, The Weardale Railway and Radisson Blu. The annual four-day event is a...
Read More about Durham showcased at Great Yorkshire ShowKynren volunteer crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2024
17 Jul 2024
A key member of one of Durham’s star attractions has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2024. Wendy Wilshere, Head of Casting and Engagement at 11 Arches- the organisation behind Kynren, secured the most public votes in the annual competition, which is organised by Visit County Durham,...
Read More about Kynren volunteer crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2024Boost for Durham as new developments drive growth in the visitor economy
12 Jul 2024
Latest tourism figures show a major boost for Durham’s economy as the county builds on its bumper £1bn milestone achieved in 2022, with new attractions playing a key role in helping the county reach a new record.
Visit Website Read moreGarden Party
12 Jun 2024
Look out for your email invitation to this summer's Visit County Durham Garden Party. The annual event is an opportunity for the county's tourism industry to come together to network, socialise and hear live the much anticipated announcement of this year's Durham Tourism Superstar. This year the...
Read More about Garden PartyLatest tourism figures for Durham build on bumper £1bn milestone
22 May 2024
The latest STEAM* figures, which calculate the volume and value of the county’s visitor economy, show that Durham has continued to build on the bumper £1bn milestone achieved in 2022, with results showing expenditure rose by 18.8% in 2023, to £1.23bn.
Read More about Latest tourism figures for Durham build on bumper £1bn milestoneNominate your Tourism Superstar
15 May 2024
A reminder to nominate your Durham Tourism Superstar by Friday 7th June. Delivered in association with The Northern Echo, the award recognises the dedication and passion of those working in Durham's tourism industry and showcases the best in customer service offered to visitors to the county. If...
Read More about Nominate your Tourism SuperstarSuccessful partnership promoting the Durham Coast renewed
13 May 2024
A partnership that is helping to raise awareness of Durham’s coastal tourism offer with international audiences has been renewed. Visit County Durham is once again joining forces with the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) to promote the county’s dramatic coastline as a sustainable...
Read More about Successful partnership promoting the Durham Coast renewedPartnership promotes Durham as holiday destination to cricket fans
13 May 2024
Visit County Durham has renewed its partnership with Durham Cricket as international top-flight cricket heads to Chester-le-Street’s Riverside ground. The destination management organisation has been working in partnership with Durham Cricket since 2020 to promote Durham to cricket fans,...
Read More about Partnership promotes Durham as holiday destination to cricket fansDurham Pocket Guide 2024
27 Mar 2024
The Durham Pocket Guide 2024 is now available to pre-order. 125,000 copies will be distributed across the region encouraging visitors to stay longer and explore further. To order copies for your business, email visitor@thisisdurham.com
Read More about Durham Pocket Guide 2024Welcome to Durham
27 Mar 2024
The Welcome to Durham training course gives people practical and immediately usable skills that can make the difference between a visitor being satisfied, and a visitor being made to feel special. Our next Welcome to Durham course is being held at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday 24th April...
Read More about Welcome to DurhamPartnership Renewals
27 Mar 2024
Our VCD Partnership renewal process is underway for 2024-25 and we'd like to say thank you to the many businesses that have renewed already. Please remember to check your spam/junk folder and if you have not received your partnership quote by month end, get in touch via email,...
Read More about Partnership RenewalsRegenerative Destination Management
20 Mar 2024
Visit County Durham's Lucy Wearne has recently been awarded a certificate in Regenerative Destination Management from GDS Academy. The course examined how to enable positive social, environmental and economic impact through tourism by using regenerative frameworks as well as fostering networking...
Read More about Regenerative Destination ManagementA message from Visit County Durham's managing director, Michelle Gorman.
13 Mar 2024
Visit County Durham is proud to be supporting English Tourism Week, which launches this Friday, 15th March and runs until Sunday, 24th March. The annual initiative provides an important platform to showcase the amazing businesses, people and experiences that are part of the county's visitor...
Read More about A message from Visit County Durham's managing director, Michelle Gorman.