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Industry
ManageGreen
8 May 2024
VCD Strategic Partner Host & Stay has announced the launch of ManageGreen within their property management packages. Dedicated to fostering sustainabiity and conscious travel, ManageGreen represents Host & Stay's commitment […]
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DDP update
8 May 2024
A reminder that the next Destination Development Partnership update is being held online on Tuesday 14th May at 8:30am. Hear from Visitor Economy leaders on a range of topics and […]
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Tickets to go on sale tomorrow as Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral in October
2 May 2024
Luxmuralis is returning for a third year to Durham Cathedral with Space, and tickets go on sale at 11am on Friday 3 May, with some special discounted rates. From Wednesday 9 to […]
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Screen Tourism
1 May 2024
Screen tourism has seen significant growth as the 'set jetting' trend continues, with consumers influenced by their favourite films and programmes in their choice of holiday destination. Our county is […]
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Host & Stay Launches ManageGreen: Elevating Sustainable Practices in Holiday Home Management
1 May 2024
Host & Stay, a trailblazer in the holiday let management industry, proudly announces the launch of ManageGreen within their property management packages. Dedicated to fostering sustainability and conscious travel, ManageGreen […]
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New £2.5 million walking and cycling route planned for Durham City
29 Apr 2024
A key travel route linking educational, retail and residential sites in the north of Durham City is set to benefit from enhanced walking and cycling facilities thanks to a £2.5 […]
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Raby Castle achieves Green Tourism Award
23 Apr 2024
Raby Castle has secured a significant achievement in the Green Tourism awards certification programme with a silver in recognition of the business’s commitment to sustainability. The Green Tourism awards are […]
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Crowds flock to Bishop Auckland to enjoy taste of popular food festival
22 Apr 2024
Thousands flocked to this weekend’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival, where celebrity chefs, tasty treats, and family fun were all on the menu. More than 150 stalls lined the streets, with […]
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Women's professional cricket coming to Durham
18 Apr 2024
Following an extensive bidding process Durham Cricket have been awarded a Tier 1 professional women’s team. A restructure of the women’s professional game has seen the England and Wales Cricket […]
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Major investment in UK peatlands from German environmental association
18 Apr 2024
A significant international collaboration to support peatland restoration in the NorthPennines National Landscape has been announced by German environmentalassociation, the Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU). The €1.1 million investment […]
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How's Business?
18 Apr 2024
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 […]
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VE Attractions Survey
18 Apr 2024
The deadline for completing the VisitEngland annual survey of attractions is 30th April 2024. If you received an invite to participate, please respond as soon as possible. If you'd like […]
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Four of North East England’s Tourism Trailblazers Announced as Finalists at National Awards
15 Apr 2024
A tranquil boat tour business, a luxury hotel, a fine-dining restaurant housed in a 13th century friary and a national park unsung-hero are among the finalists at the national VisitEngland […]
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More than 150 traders confirmed for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
10 Apr 2024
Curries, crepes, cocktails and mocktails will be among the mouthwatering delights on offer at next weekend’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival. Durham County Council, which organises the festival, has confirmed more […]
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Specialist markets coming to 11 County Durham centres
5 Apr 2024
New markets ranging from street food to Christmas markets will be coming to locations across County Durham. Durham County Council has procured specialist social enterprise Baccanalia to organise bespoke markets […]
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