Updates from Visit York
May 12
Marketing Opportunties
Read on to find out the latest news and how you can still be part of our ‘2012 - Time to Visit York' marketing campaign & If you're looking to boost your business revenue streams find out more about our free business Master Classes.
News from the City
The Olympic Torch Relay comes to York on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 June and on 4th and 5th June York celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Visitors can welcome the arrival of the Olympic torch in York on Tuesday 19 June by cheering the Torchbearers with an afternoon and evening of free fun and sports activities on York Racecourse. For a flavour of events in store in June and July as part of the York 800 celebrations click here.
Your Member Events
Make sure you take part in Visit York's inspiring programme of social and business networking events, specially aimed at Visit York members. Also make sure you take advantage of the special offers available through Perks 2012, for members by members.
New Members
Want to know who the latest businesses are to join up with Visit York? Right this way...
April 12
Earn Extra Income with the York Pass...plus increase your reach and more with news from Visit York.‘The York Pass', which offers visitors discounted entry to the city's top attractions was relaunched on 1st April. Find out not only how visitors can benefit from it, but also how you as a tourism business can earn commission selling it.... Plus read all about our success at Britain's biggest conference exhibition, Confex. ‘your business here' find out how you can sponsor this e-news bulletin and increase your reach. More...
News from the City: York has a lot to be proud of this spring. The Queen will be visiting on Maundy Thursday in her first visit since 2005. Plus dates have been announced for the Olympic Torch's visit.
Visitor attractions are also putting on a great show and we have just five of the many great reasons for visitors to stay even longer. Plus two members have scooped top awards, one as the Sunday Times Best Employer, and the other for an unforgettable film. Click here for more on all of these stories
World Experts to Inspire York's Tourism Businesses
Don't miss an exclusive opportunity to attend two free master classes led by leading experts in their field. Also this month tickets are going fast for our annual Tourism Awards, be sure to book yours now. Check out all the forthcoming networking events and see how you can save 15% on two new training workshops. More here.
March 12
- York stakes its claim as Britain's Home of Chocolate - This month Visit York launched its sweetest campaign yet and staked the City's claim as Britain's Home of Chocolate. Find out more here and how you can get your business involved in a sweet marketing campaign.
- Reservations? This Way Please! - The service the Visit York Information Centre can offer visitors has taken another step forward this season with the opening of a brand new dedicated Reservations area. This bright, comfortable room is the perfect environment for customers looking for help with accommodation enquiries.
- Tickets are now on sale for Visit York's Tourism Awards... - The finalists for this year's Visit York Tourism Awards have been announced. Find out who's made it through and also get ticket information on how you can join in on the big night.
- CHOCOLATE - York's Sweet Story - Opening Date Announced - York's eagerly awaited new Visitor Attraction, CHOCOLATE - York's Sweet Story, is opening in Kings Square on Saturday 31 March.
- Biggest Residents Festival Yet - Many thanks to all Members of Visit York, who supported the 2012 Residents Festival on 28-29 January. More than 40,000 visits were made to attractions and restaurants this year.
- All Aboard for Britain's Biggest Railfest - Tickets are now on sale for Britain's biggest rail celebration with nine exhilarating days of amazing activities for all ages. Find out more about Railfest here.
- Visit York - New Staffing Structure Outlined - In response to changes to its income and funding,Visit York has implemented a new staffing structure.
- Latest Visit York members - Want to find out who the latest businesses are to join up as members with Visit York? Right this way...
Feb 2012
- Best GTOA AGM in Years!' - So said Sylvia Saxon of Saxon Group Travel, just one of the 230 companies who came to the York for the recent Group Travel Organisers' Association AGM & Conference (GTOA). Find out more about the weekend and how it was good for York.
- The new Perks scheme for 2012 is now live. Find out more about the offers available this year and how you can use Perks to promote your business to fellow members. More here.
- Juliet's Brave Heart Appeal. Fellow Visit York Member Phil Taylor of Ashley Guesthouse would like to offer members a chance to sell some sweet treats in your business & help raise money for local charity, Juliet's Brave Heart Appeal. More here.
- News from the City: Catch up on the latest in news and events in the city - with more on York 800, the upcoming Jorvik Viking Festival and a new hotel development. More Here
-New Members: See the latest businesses who have joined up with Visit York here.
Jan 2012
-News from the City: A New Year and new developments in the city, find out about upcoming plans for a new hotel on Layerthorpe, details on the newly opened York Wheel as well as facts and figures from the festive festivals in the city. More Here
Dec 11
- Visit York Tourism Conference: Inspirational, world class and entertaining were the words used to describe Gerald Ratner's key note speech when he addressed members at Visit York's Annual Conference in November. More Here
-Visit York Tourism Awards: The search is on to find York's best tourism businesses. Nominations will be invited in the New Year when we release the categories and criteria for our prestigious Tourism Awards. More Here
-Time to Visit York Campaign: A new marketing campaign aimed to herald all the high profile events taking place in the city next year was launched at Visit York's conference. ‘2012 - Time to Visit York' is set to raise the city's profile even more, regionally, nationally and internationally. More Here