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Visit County Durham
How's Business Survey
11 May 2022
Following the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years, the visitor economy has entered the recovery phase. Understanding the ongoing impact on business performance and recovery helps us to review the work needed to support the industry. Therefore we would appreciate your time to complete our...
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Visit County Durham
City of Culture 2025 Panel Visit
11 May 2022
The judging panel for UK City of Culture 2025 were welcomed to the county yesterday. An exciting and immersive timetable of activities was arranged for the judges, including visits to Redhills, the historic home of the Durham Miners' Association; Dawdon on the east coast of the county to meet...
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Visit County Durham
We're hiring!
5 May 2022
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice to join the Marketing and Communications team within Visit County Durham. The role will cover the full range of relevant disciplines including support with marketing campaigns, social media, e-CRM activity, press launches, photo calls, press...
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Visit County Durham
National Awards finalists named
5 May 2022
The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022 finalists have been announced with congratulations and good luck going to our Strategic Partners, Hotel Indigo Durham (Large Hotel of the Year) and Seaham Hall (Small Hotel of the Year) who will be flying the flag for County Durham and North East...
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Visit County Durham
Well done!
27 Apr 2022
Congratulations to VCD Partner The Kingslodge Inn, part of the Inn Collection Group, on being voted as the best pub in County Durham at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2022. The awards look to put businesses across the UK in the national spotlight, showcasing the hospitality industry's diversity,...
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Visit County Durham
Tourism Sentiment Report
27 Apr 2022
The Visit County Durham commissioned Tourism Sentiment report for March is now available, providing valuable insights for the county's tourism businesses. The score measures Durham's ability to generate positive word of mouth about our tourism offer through online conversations. This month, the...
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Visit County Durham
T-Stats Webinar
13 Apr 2022
Do you currently provide your occupancy data or visitor numbers to us? If so, join us for a webinar on Thursday 28th April from 11am - 12 noon to learn more about the features and benefits of the system so you can get the most out of it for your business. If you would like to attend or […]
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Visit County Durham
Special offer for VCD Partners
6 Apr 2022
Inspirational speakers representing all areas of hotel marketing will take the stage at this year's National Hotel Marketing Conference, organised in partnership with the Hotel Marketing Association. Expected to attract up to 200 hotel marketing and sales personnel, GMs and owners, and top...
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Visit County Durham
Check your inbox!
6 Apr 2022
Our VCD Partnership renewal process is underway for 2022-23 and we'd like to say a big 'thank you' to the many businesses that have renewed already. Please remember to check your spam/junk folder if you have not yet received your Partnership quote or get in touch with the team. VCD Partnership...
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Visit County Durham
Rural broadband connectivity
30 Mar 2022
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise is collaborating with Building Digital UK, part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, to find out the views and experiences of SMEs about rural broadband connectivity and the effect this has on their business in...
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Visit County Durham
Celebrating the industry
30 Mar 2022
Last week the North East tourism family came together to celebrate the region's visitor economy at The North East England Tourism Awards 2022. Very proud that County Durham businesses picked up awards and congratulations to partners Seaham Hall, Hotel Indigo Durham and Vindomora Country Lodges on...
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Visit County Durham
Welcome back!
30 Mar 2022
Wonderful news for the city and county that the National Trust has acquired Crook Hall & Gardens which can once again add its weight to our growing tourism offer. The gardens, cafe and parts of the house, including the medieval hall, will re-open in summer 2022, with the date still to be...
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Visit County Durham
Promoting Durham
30 Mar 2022
Visit County Durham represented the County at VisitBritain's flagship global travel trade event ExploreGB. The event, held virtually, gave us the chance to promote our fantastic tourism products and services to top global buyers and forge valuable business connections with travel industry...
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Visit County Durham
Welcoming our Spanish partners
23 Mar 2022
Representatives from Spain have experienced some of the delights of County Durham this past weekend. Last year, Durham County Council and A Coruña Provincial Council in northwest Spain signed a region-to-region tourism partnership, and now partners have come together to take part in a...
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Visit County Durham
City of Culture bid continues
23 Mar 2022
Great news for County Durham and the wider North East England as the county moved a step closer to securing UK City of Culture 2025. DCMS announced late last Friday night that County Durham was one of just four locations from across the UK to be shortlisted for the prestigious title out of the...
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