Today it has been announced that Paul Whiting has been appointed ‘Head of Visit York’ for the destination management organisation. This is to replace Sally Greenaway who is leaving Visit York in early August for a new role.

Shambles Market will host a series of vintage fairs throughout summer in partnership with AdVintageous.

Shining a light on the hidden stars behind York’s hospitality industry

The theme of Castle Howard’s upcoming flower festival (28 June to 1 July 2018) is set to be extended into fabrics this summer, as staff and guides at the house will don their finest floral prints to celebrate the beautiful displays created by award-winning designer, Fiona Pickles of Firenza Flowers.

Fresh from RHS Hampton Court Palace, celebrity and royal florist Simon Lycett is bringing ‘floral fabulousness’ to historic York’s horticultural festival Bloom! on Friday 6 July.  Bloom! is a city-wide celebration marking the 250^th anniversary of the Ancient Society of York Florists, the oldest horticultural society in the world, as well as a wider celebration of York’s horticultural heritage including pioneers such as James Backhouse & Son’s and George Russell, developer of the Russell Hybrid Lupin.  It runs from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 July 2018.

Sixteen of York’s top tourism businesses celebrated a win in the Visit York annual Tourism Awards last night (Thursday 21 June).  Winners were announced at a prestigious Black Tie awards ceremony, held in the Grand Station Hall of the National Railway Museum, compered by breakfast show hosts Ben Fry and Roxanne Pallett from Minster FM.

Ethereal London will be hosting an exciting Pop up shopping event 8th July 12-4pm to showcase the brand during the York Bloom Festival at the Ebor Room in the Principal Hotel York.

Users of York’s popular Park & Ride service will be able to enjoy the attractions in the city centre for longer this summer after it was agreed that the timetable should be extended into the evenings for a ten-week trial period.

A new and unique art experience will transform York Minster’s Nave next month when the cathedral opens its doors after hours for Northern Lights.