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Uploading your data to the South West Visitor Economy Hub is simple - and it’s also the key to unlocking big benefits for your business. By contributing to the Hub each month, you’ll gain access to: ✅ Real-time data on how your business compares to others in your region ✅ Consumer spending insights that weren’t available before ✅ Data-driven tools to guide your business strategy The Hub is free, but only if businesses like yours participate. Log in to the Hub at sw.t-stats.co.uk/login or download the app to upload your data today. #TourismData #TourismTrends #BusinessGrowth #SouthWestTourism #SWVEHub | Destination Plymouth | Visit Exeter | Visit Devon | East Devon Tourism Network | Visit Somerset | PASC UK | English Riviera BID Company Ltd | Visit Exmoor | Visit South Devon | Devon and Partners LVEP | North Devon UNESCO Biosphere

📈 Using Consumer Spending Data to Grow Your Business Huge thanks to Nicola Butler from Beauclair Ltd for giving us an insight into how spending data from the South West Visitor Economy Hub can help you optimise marketing and operations. Beauclair are one of our data suppliers to the Hub, providing consumer spending data like never before - whether you’re identifying trends, benchmarking performance, or planning promotions, our data and insights can guide you every step of the way. 📋 Sign up to the Hub for free to unlock these insights by contributing a small amount of confidential data each month: swvehub.co.uk/sign-up 💼 Not in the tourism sector? Pay to access the Hub: swvehub.co.uk/sign-up 🖱️ Get the latest monthly reports for even more insights: swvehub.co.uk/reports #TourismData #TourismTrends #BusinessGrowth #SouthWestTourism #SWVEHub | Destination Plymouth | Visit Exeter | Visit Devon | East Devon Tourism Network | Visit Somerset | PASC UK | English Riviera BID Company Ltd | Visit Exmoor | Visit South Devon | Devon and Partners LVEP | North Devon UNESCO Biosphere

We’ve been making some great progress on data collection these past two weeks and the system is growing fatter every day from all the lovely numbers we’re feeding it! 😋   Amongst some of the data we now have in the system: 🎯 Daily car park figures for 105 car parks across Somerset. This shows us the number of tickets sold every day in all 105 car parks. Using this analysis we can see how long visitors are choosing to park when visiting the various destinations. Other areas to follow soon… 🎯 Self-Catering data for 32 different zones across Devon and Somerset. This data allows us to track the number of listings, accommodation occupancy and Average Daily Rate of self-catering properties. Further in-depth analysis of self-catering stays will also be available in due course. 🎯 Daily Traffic Counts for major tourism routes across Devon and Somerset Weather insights. So useful to look at alongside other trackers to help understand what caused a spike or a dip in performance.  🎯 Survey results – we’ve begun an ongoing survey of a nationally representative sample of non-visitors to Devon and Somerset to understand what people’s perceptions are of the Counties and some of the hotspots within them. With two months of results back in we can already spot some interesting trends…   We’re thoroughly enjoying the development of this system for the region and are already excited by some of the insights emerging, even at this early stage! 🤓   Sign up to our monthly newsletter https://lnkd.in/dUs9k3VJ , or follow us here on LinkedIn. Destination Plymouth Visit South Devon Visit Exmoor Visit Exeter Visit Devon English Riviera BID Company Ltd Torbay Council Visit Somerset John Turner MCIM Giles Adams East Devon Tourism Network North Devon UNESCO Biosphere

📊 The Power of Quality Data Beauclair Ltd powers the South West Visitor Economy Hub with insights drawn from a robust sample of £47 billion in debit card transactions, representing 7% of UK debit card spending. These sophisticated techniques provide unmatched insights for businesses in the region - thanks to Nicola Butler from Beauclair for explaining how it all works! 📋 Sign up to the Hub for free to access these insights in return for uploading a small amount of confidential data each month: swvehub.co.uk/sign-up 💼 Not in the tourism sector? Pay to access the Hub: swvehub.co.uk/sign-up 🖱️ Get the latest reports to explore the data further: swvehub.co.uk/reports #TourismData #TourismTrends #BusinessGrowth #SouthWestTourism #SWVEHub | Destination Plymouth | Visit Exeter | Visit Devon | East Devon Tourism Network | Visit Somerset | PASC UK | English Riviera BID Company Ltd | Visit Exmoor | Visit South Devon | Devon and Partners LVEP | North Devon UNESCO Biosphere

Paris has been crowned the world’s most attractive city for the fourth year in a row, data analytics company Euromonitor International revealed.   Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinations Index 2024 delivers actionable insights into the performance, appeal and potential of urban markets. Read more on https://lnkd.in/dCsJqmAT #TTNews

Edinburgh Ranks 3rd for Visitor Spending Among UK Cities New research from Centre for Cities highlights Edinburgh as one of the UK’s top-performing cities for visitor spending, ranking third overall and significantly outperforming cities of a similar size. Visitors account for 9.4% of local spending, reinforcing Edinburgh’s position as a key driver of Scotland’s visitor economy. The study also shows the economic power of overnight stays, with visitors spending more than twice as much (£100 per person) compared to day trips (£42 per person). Edinburgh’s ability to attract overnight visitors brings substantial benefits, supporting a diverse range of local businesses and enhancing the city’s global reputation. #EdinburghEconomy #VisitorSpending #ForeverEdinburgh

📉 How Consumer Confidence Impacts Spending Consumer spending in the South West has reflected national trends, with an unexpected dip in confidence in September 2024. Understanding these patterns is crucial for tourism businesses to adapt and thrive. The South West Visitor Economy Hub uses consumer spending data supplied by Beauclair Ltd - never before accessible by businesses and organisations in Devon and Somerset. Thanks to Nicola Butler from Beauclair for giving an insight into how it provides businesses with insights into spending trends, helping you tailor your strategies effectively. 📋 Sign up to the Hub for free to access these insights in return for uploading a small amount of confidential data each month: swvehub.co.uk/sign-up 💼 Not in the tourism sector? Pay to access the Hub: swvehub.co.uk/sign-up 🖱️ Get the latest reports for a comprehensive look at spending trends: swvehub.co.uk/reports #TourismData #TourismTrends #BusinessGrowth #SouthWestTourism #SWVEHub | Destination Plymouth | Visit Exeter | Visit Devon | East Devon Tourism Network | Visit Somerset | PASC UK | English Riviera BID Company Ltd | Visit Exmoor | Visit South Devon | Devon and Partners LVEP | North Devon UNESCO Biosphere

As a part of my graduate research, I am conducting a study around perceptions and attitudes towards Downtown New Britain, where I am the Event and Marketing Coordinator. Please take this online survey and help me out! You can scan the QR code or by visiting the direct link here: https://lnkd.in/ev8iA4GU I would greatly appreciate it! #GraduateResearch #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanStudies #DowntownNewBritain #EventCoordinator #MarketingStrategy #PublicPerception #LocalInsights #CommunityEngagement #ResearchInAction #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #EventMarketing #DataDriven #SocialResearch #CommunityPride #InnovationInMarketing #Networking #ResearchGoals #NewBritain #CivicEngagement #LocalEconomy #CityRevitalization #QualitativeResearch #QuantitativeResearch #MarketResearch #CollaborativeEfforts #FutureOfCities #CommunityVoices #GrassrootsMarketing #EngageWithUs #Tourism

In today’s Monday Huddle Up, we’re reflecting on our recent trip to Wisconsin for their annual tourism conference, where we showcased the Community First Bank Champion Center—a top-tier sports tourism facility that started as a vision in the 2013 strategic plan we developed for the Fox Cities. This trip wasn’t just a presentation; it was a hands-on experience. We shared the story behind the Champion Center’s journey from concept to reality and its impact on driving economic growth through tourism. Key takeaways for any community considering a facility project? ✔ Do your homework: Visit best-in-class venues and learn from operators. ✔ Use data: Validate your pathway with studies and participation metrics. ✔ Protect your investment: Ensure tourism dollars come with MOUs to secure future ROI. https://wix.to/FZ1sKYz #SportsTourism #FacilityDevelopment #MondayHuddleUp #HuddleUpGroup

The NSW Government has adopted an ambitious plan to grow the value of the NSW visitor economy by 40% to $91 billion by 2035. The Review of the Visitor Economy Strategy 2030 positions tourism as an essential part of the NSW economy – particularly as regional NSW transitions from traditional industries like coal mining. Underpinning this plan is a strategic pivot toward “experience tourism” - capitalising on NSW’s strengths: diverse landscapes, vibrant arts and culture sectors, and world-class food and beverage offerings. Key challenges for NSW to meet this target are to: 1.     deliver over 40,000 new hotel rooms, 75% of which will be in Greater Sydney, 2.     enhance aviation capacity to add 8.5 million airline seats across NSW airports, and 3.     up-skill our visitor economy workforce, close existing labour force gaps, and fill up to 150,000 new jobs by 2035 Exciting times are ahead for NSW as we continue to attract visitors from across the globe and build a state economy that remains prosperous in a life after coal. https://lnkd.in/gXam5vxv