VCD Supplier Partner Durham Coffee is committed to ethically sourced speciality coffee.
They love sharing their enthusiasm and knowledge and will provide you with all the support you need to get the best out of their coffee.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/me46vhx8
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Discover some amazing offers from VCD Supplier Partners who offer goods and services which are directly relevant to tourism businesses. Take a look at what's on offer here 👇 tinyurl.com/2jpan2e2 #shoplocal

Please spare 10 minutes of your time to complete our latest How's Business survey. The results of the survey help form our future activity and to see how we can best support you as a business. The deadline is Fri 10 May and you can launch the survey here: tinyurl.com/4nscrkxx

The North East England Tourism Awards are open, meaning you can get in early and work on your application!
Submissions close on 16 Sept at 5pm, so you have time to perfect your entry and ensure it reflects your business' star quality.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/5ft3sada

Businesses along the Northern Saints Trails can utilise the routes in their own marketing with the launch of a new toolkit. Containing web copy, images, logos and example social media posts, the toolkit will help you benefit from the Trails. More here: bit.ly/3vH0n7j

The search is on for our Durham Tourism Superstar 2024. The closing date for nominations is Friday 7 June and the winner will be announced at the Visit County Durham Summer Garden Party in July. Find out more and nominate here: tinyurl.com/3wbsef9c

Host & Stay has announced the launch of ManageGreen within their property management packages.
Dedicated to fostering sustainability and conscious travel, ManageGreen represents HostandStay's commitment to environmental responsibility
Find out more here: tinyurl.com/497fz8yc

Our Jobs & Skills section offers advice on how to recruit effectively, what training opportunities are available, along with best practice examples. Find out more here: bit.ly/3ZSA0bX

For the latest #Durham #tourism industry news, business advice and support opportunities covering the county make sure you sign-up to our Wednesday Grapevine: bit.ly/2ZrVlws

As part of our commitment to deliver regenerative tourism growth we have introduced a theoretical 4th course at our events.
This entails donating the cost of the day delegate rate and a stand to Community Foundation.
We have recently donated £140 for the events undertaken this year.

VCD Partners, could your business benefit from leaflet distribution through our Visitor Information Network? Get your literature in front of both visitors and residents alike at approximately 40 key locations across the county. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/5dck9dex

Calling all County Durham tourism businesses,
VisitEnglandBiz and The AA have launched their modernised Quality Assessment schemes, including a new Visitor Ready scheme.
You can learn more about the Visitor Ready scheme and apply here: visitorready.com

Today is #NationalSpaceDay !
Did you know Durham has some of the darkest skies in mainland Britain.
Take a look at our Dark Sky Friendly Toolkit and find out how you can easily enhance your offer.
Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4ytswajx
North Pennines National Landscape

Our This is Durham Week Ahead is a valuable tool to let your visitors know what's going on in Durham. The Week Ahead is updated and available for download every Monday here: bit.ly/36ixi9k
Want to list an event? Submit your info here: bit.ly/3jt1YaK

Luxmuralis is returning for a third year to Durham Cathedral with Space, and tickets go on sale today at 11am.
From Wed 9 to Sun 13 October, visitors will experience stunning light projections of galaxies with immersive sound.
Find out more here: tinyurl.com/24hur64a

🚀TICKETS ARE LIVE! 🚀

Welcome to Durham Fringe 2024! Whether you like comedy, dance, theatre or music, we have got the show for you.

Check out our programme at durhamfringe.co.uk/events or follow us along here for a summer of Durham fun!

#lovedurham #durhamfringe #countydurham

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Have you thought about becoming a VCD Partner? Our partnership scheme provides a range of marketing and business support benefits for all sizes of tourism business. But don't just take our word for it, take a look at some of our fantastic reviews here: bit.ly/3mMy9aZ

Visit County Durham recently partnered with London North Eastern Railway on a campaign that showcased destinations on the East Coast Mainline to the Chinese market and Chinese students living in the UK.
Content creator Vivien Yin visited Durham to experience our heritage, culture and food and drink.