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Save the date! #EnglishTourismWeek25 returns on 14-23 March 2025. Mark your calendar for the annual campaign that highlights the invaluable contributions of English tourism to MPs, media industry, businesses and stakeholders. Find out more about the week: https://lnkd.in/eRFRgNBw #ETW25 #EnglishTourism #Attractions #BusinessSupport #Experiences #Accommodations #Businesses #Tourism #EnglishTourismWeek #SaveTheDate Department for Culture, Media and Sport

There’s one week to go until the Land Leisure & Tourism Show at The NEC, Birmingham. Our Head of Industry Development, Janet Uttley and Accessibility and Inclusion Lead, Ross Calladine will present round tables and panels offering insights to businesses and landowners on how to seize opportunities and improve visitor experiences. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Great to welcome Victoria Borwick Chair of VisitEngland and Deirdre Wells OBE from Visit Kent to Leeds Castle today. Great conversations & opportunity to show progress we are making on accommodation development, creating unforgettable experiences & telling our unique 900 year story of a Glamorous Retreat.

Our Chair, Victoria Borwick met with Helen Bonser-Wilton, CEO at Leeds Castle and Deirdre Wells OBE, CEO at Visit Kent #LocalVisitorEconomyPartnership earlier today to discuss the challenges and opportunities of managing a top tourism attraction. We're working in partnership with the local #LVEP to develop the region as a premier destination for domestic and international visitors. #Kent #EnglishTourism #DestinationManagement Photo (L_R): Deirdre Wells, CEO Visit Kent; Helen Bonser-Wilton, CEO Leeds Castle UK; Lady Victoria Borwick, VisitEngland Advisory Board Chair; Lucy Hutchings, Commercial Operations Director, Leeds Castle.

Speaker announcement! 🎉 Ross Calladine will be joining us at our Purple Tuesday event on the 12th November. Ross is the Accessibility and Inclusion Lead for VisitEngland, developing and leading initiatives that help tourism businesses and destinations tap into the high value, growing accessible and inclusive tourism market. Ross convenes England’s Inclusive Tourism Action Group comprising leading accessible tourism stakeholders and has led the development of best-in-class accessibility toolkits for tourism businesses and destinations. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2E95x78

As part of our commitment to making England the most accessible destination in Europe, our Accessibility and Inclusion Lead, Ross Calladine, spoke to travel agents’ and tour operators’ associations from across Europe at ECTAA’s conference recently about the opportunities available for tour operators and agents in developing accessible itineraries to appeal to their customers and grow inbound visits to England. As well as being good for visitors with access requirements, accessibility also brings rewards for travel and tourism businesses too, with disabled people and their companions contributing £14.6 billion to the English visitor economy each year (aka #purplepound). Find out how to make your business more accessible with our Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Toolkit: ttps://https://lnkd.in/e-dXYRwK #AccessibleTourism #BusinessSupport #EnglishTourism

We will be supporting individuals looking for learning, training and mentoring to become a public sector board member by welcoming a new UK Boardroom Apprentice to the VisitEngland Advisory Board next year. This 12-month placement programme is ideal if you are looking to gain board experience in a safe way. Since its inception in 2017, over 400 board apprentices have taken part, gaining experience and confidence to serve on boards in the future.    Applications for the 2025 programme open today until 18 November. Full details and how to apply are available at https://lnkd.in/e4Py2_qd #GetOnBoard

Today is the last day to enter the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards 2025! ⏰ Gain recognition and don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business and celebrate your contributions to making Nottinghamshire a top visitor destination. 🏆 Why Enter? - Boost your business visibility and credibility - Celebrate your team’s achievements - Get a chance to compete nationally in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence Some of the 2025 categories include: - B&B and Guest House of the Year - Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year - Experience of the Year - Hotel of the Year - Pub of the Year - Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year - Taste of Nottinghamshire Award - Visitor Attraction of the Year - Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award - Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award - New Tourism Business of the Year Award - Business Events Venue of the Year 📅 Enter now and celebrate with other tourism superstars at a joint awards ceremony with Visit Peak District and Derbyshire at Nottingham Venues next spring: https://bit.ly/3Bi0Gw8 #NottsTourismAwards25 #Nottinghamshire #Nottingham

Boost your media coverage with our free PR toolkit; designed with small and medium-sized (SME) tourism businesses in mind, it offers straightforward advice on engaging with the media, crafting compelling press releases, and collaborating with influencers. With real-life case studies included, it demonstrates how to secure valuable media coverage without excessive time or financial investment. VisitEngland’s approach extends beyond guidance; we’re actively working to empower SMEs within the tourism sector to drive long-term success and innovation. That’s why we offer a host of free, practical and accessible resources like the PR toolkit on our Business Advice Hub. Explore our Business Advice Hub https://lnkd.in/emciUkGz

We’re on the hunt for 2025’s #TourismSuperstar. Do you know someone in tourism who goes above and beyond, delivering outstanding service and driving innovation in England’s tourism industry? If they champion sustainability, accessibility, and creativity, we invite you to nominate them for Tourism Superstar 2025! Nominations from employers, Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (#LVEPs), or Destination Management Organisations (#DMOs) will be shortlisted to ten finalists for a public vote in February/March. The winner, whether an individual or team, will be announced in March and honoured at the #VisitEnglandAwardsForExcellence in June. Submit your nomination today and celebrate the best in tourism! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eeWzh-Fq Nominate by 1 Dec: https://lnkd.in/eXmKmxDm Photo: Tourism Superstar 2024 winner - Pete Chambers, Volunteer Director at Coventry Music Museum (Credit: VisitBritain/Kevin Moran).