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A message from Visit County Durham's managing director, Michelle Gorman.

20 Jul 2023

I hope you are having a good week and are set for the busy summer ahead. I am sure many of you will have already heard the fantastic news about […]

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Penny farthing riding TikTok sensation crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2023

19 Jul 2023

A museum engager who has devoted almost 40 years to ensuring visitors have an unforgettable experience has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2023.

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Showcasing Durham at the Great Yorkshire Show

11 Jul 2023

Visit County Durham and its partners are promoting the county as the ultimate destination for days out and staycations at the 164th Great Yorkshire Show this week.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.