International Marketing
Inbound tourism is expected to continue to rise post-covid - find out more about how Visit County Durham targets overseas visitors, and how to get involved.
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VCD Blog - Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today (Wednesday 8 March) is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a chance to reflect on the remarkable feats of women, past and present, while also recognising the amazing women we encounter in our own personal and professional lives. Ultimately, International Women’s Day […]
Durham City hosts UK launch of innovative litter app
A mobile app that rewards residents and visitors for picking up litter has been launched in Durham City today (Friday 24 February) as part of the county’s commitment to becoming a sustainable destination.
North East tourism organisations become first in England to be recognised with new national status
Regional bodies leading on the promotion, marketing and development of the North East’s visitor economy are the first to be recognised by VisitEngland in a government programme to establish a new structure for the tourism industry.
North East awarded funding to promote the region’s experiences to international visitors
The North East has been awarded a grant from VisitBritain’s GREAT Gateway Innovation Fund to market and promote regional experiences to inbound visitors from the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC).
The Year in Search
Throughout 2022 significant events continued to impact the county's visitor economy, from the lifting of final Covid restrictions to the cost-of-living crisis. Find out how these events, and more, affected what consumers were searching for on thisisdurham.com, the county’s official tourism website. January As 2022 began, our website visitors were looking for Things to Do and […]
VCD Blog - What's New for 2023 and Beyond
A number of exciting new openings will be taking place across the county in 2023, further enhancing Durham’s offer, attracting new audiences and encouraging return visits. Raby Estates Ambitious renovations and developments are underway at Raby Estates, as they expand the visitor offer at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. The Rising development is due to be […]
VCD Blog - The sky’s the limit: Developing astro tourism in Durham
Winter is setting in, with its dark nights and frosty mornings traditionally signifying the end of the main tourist season. In Durham, this is certainly not the case. For when it comes to astro tourism, the season is just getting started. It is estimated that 80 per cent of British people cannot see the Milky […]
Year of the Coast 2023
The UK coastline ranks as one of the most exciting in the world; more than 185 million years old, and one of the most varied – rich in maritime history, family attractions, natural beauty and unique sea life. Year of the Coast 2023 will coordinate and amplify a year-long programme of events and promotion of […]
Be part of Durham’s national marketing campaign
This autumn, Visit County Durham will launch its latest destination marketing campaign to promote the county as a place to visit this autumn and winter, and a range of marketing opportunities have been developed to enable Partners to be part of, and benefit from, the activity. The emotive ‘Memorable Moments’ theme will showcase the incredible […]