Visit Northumberland LVEP (DMO)

Are you applying for this year's North East Tourism Awards and need a few top tips and quick wins for completing your application form? 📝 Check out the advice here and remember, the submission deadline is 16 September at 5pm, so don't delay and start your application today. ⏰ Make sure your Northumberland business is in the running for the most prestigious night in tourism! 🤩 ➡️https://ow.ly/9xTS50SSNmg

The North East’s incredible icons, exciting adventures and distinctive food and drink have been showcased in the US as part of a campaign aimed at growing inbound visits to the region. Delivered in partnership and with funding from VisitBritain and fellow Local Visitor Economy Partnerships NewcastleGateshead Initiative and Visit County Durham, the campaign promoted the region to over 3.5m potential visitors through targeted digital marketing and social media activity. Find out more and read the full article here: https://ow.ly/9l5m50SSPTw 📷:mf_dslr_photography Love GREAT Britain VCD Business

Missed Destination North East England's July Update? Catch up here and find out about 👉the fully funded Green Tourism programme and how to gain a globally recognised sustainability accreditation. 👉opportunities and activities especially for visitor economy businesses. 👉an exciting update on New Adventures. https://ow.ly/Cjgu50SRVKV

ICYMI - Jonny Chambers and VisitBritain's Jennifer Huntley sat down to talk all things international amplification and what it means for your business on our latest podcast episode. Here's their rallying call to all visitor economy businesses in the region to get involved in England's first Destination Development Partnership as the work to promote the region across the globe ramps up. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favourite podcast app or online at https://lnkd.in/e9z4pchW

Following on from the good practice highlighted in Laverock Law Cottages and Glamping's VisitEngland's Better Business case study, we’d love to show you the benefits of Green Tourism membership from evidencing your sustainability commitment to your customers to making operational efficiencies on everything from waste to energy. Thanks to funding from Destination North East England, why not take advantage of having your first year’s membership for free! ✔️ Join the movement for a greener Northumberland now. 💚 👉https://ow.ly/eiB850SO8Le 📷: birgit_pittelkow

Let's transform Northumberland into an accessible visitor destination. ✔️ VisitEngland is providing discounts to English tourism businesses to help them provide quality-assured accessibility information for customers, including a discount for the smallest businesses to get a Detailed Access Guide for just £1 + VAT.💷 Businesses can use the new Your Accessibility Guide portal to get a quote and book either a Guided or On Site Assessment of their venue, where a professional access surveyor will create a quality-assured Detailed Access Guide. All guides will be searchable on AccessAble's website, used by more than six million people a year. 👍 Discounts are available for all tourism businesses, regardless of size. All discounts are subject to availability and are available on a first come, first served basis. Find out more 👇 https://ow.ly/t5O850SP632

JOB VACANCY | We are committed to creating opportunities for people to shine at Ad Gefrin. We have all sorts of roles available, both full time and part time, and always welcome a direct approach. Roles available: Marketing Assistant  Bistro Manager Front of House To discover more, or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eUGBk8z9.

We are delighted that our long term partners, Laverock Law Cottages and Glamping, have been highlighted in VisitEngland's Better Business case studies. 👏 The case studies, produced with Green Traveller and The Travel Foundation provide inspiration from those who have taken the lead in improving sustainability and seen real business benefit as a result. ✔️ Customer experience goes hand-in-hand with sustainability at Laverock Law and Harvest and Dave Harris-Jones discuss how putting the visitor at the heart of all they do, ultimately reaps rewards for their business. 😊 Whatever stage you're at on your sustainability journey, you'll find ideas and inspiration to help you take the next step. Find out more 👇 https://ow.ly/Qu9j50SO528

"The research tells us, overwhelmingly that we have THE most welcoming people," The next episode of Destination Digest, our new podcast will be released on 2nd August 🎙️ Before then, catch up on Episode 1 below, as Ian Thomas discusses what we need to do to capitalise on our world famous welcome. Listen and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gff42tAi

Have you started your application for the North East England Tourism Awards, but still have questions about the submission process or specific sections within your application?🤔 Do you wish you could speak to an expert and receive bespoke advice on how to write a top-notch application to the Awards? The brilliant Nell Barrington is offering her expertise and knowledge of the awards to North East tourism businesses through a series of online 1-2-1 drop in sessions, where you can ask questions and get support on your application to make sure your entry is the best it can be. 📍 Online 📅 10am - 12pm ⏰ Thursday 5 September Book now 👇 https://ow.ly/3Q4350SNYUE