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Get involved: national marketing campaign
25 Sep 2024
Visit County Durham is undertaking a new national marketing campaign called 'Next Stop, Durham' to inspire those who have travelled through the county by rail or road, but never visited. Running from autumn 2024 to spring 2025, activity will include partnerships with national media titles, digital...
Read More about Get involved: national marketing campaignVisit County Durham announces new Chair
18 Sep 2024
Visit County Durham Ltd has announced the formal appointment of its new Chair. Duncan Peake from Raby Estates will take on the role having held the post of Interim Chair since last June. Duncan has been on the board of directors at Visit County Durham for six years.
Read More about Visit County Durham announces new ChairDurham City is officially 'Coach Friendly'
13 Aug 2024
Durham City has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s ‘Coach Friendly’ accreditation, in recognition of the city’s commitment to coach tourism. The award was presented to Cllr Elizabeth Scott, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for economy and partnerships. Durham...
Read More about Durham City is officially 'Coach Friendly'Latest group of Welcome to Durham ambassadors created
8 Aug 2024
Visit County Durham has recently created its latest group of Durham Ambassadors after they completed the popular Welcome to Durham qualification. During the one-day course, which took place in June at The Oriental Museum in Durham City, the group looked at a whole host of skills that are essential...
Read More about Latest group of Welcome to Durham ambassadors createdNew media centre
31 Jul 2024
Visit County Durham's new online media centre is now live. Inside the media centre you'll find key photography and videography featuring the county's many amazing attractions, accommodation, food and drink experiences, things to do and more! All these assets can be used in your own promotional...
Read More about New media centreVisit County Durham welcome familiarisation trip
29 Jul 2024
Earlier this month Visit County Durham partnered with Group Leisure and Travel Magazine on a familiarisation visit to the county. The group was made up of 12 group travel organisers and tour operators who spent two nights in Durham experiencing some of the best it has to offer. They enjoyed a...
Read More about Visit County Durham welcome familiarisation tripA 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 renewed