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Search for New Visit York Chairman
27 January 2012
York's official tourism agency, Visit York, has announced its search for a new Chairman of the Board, following the retirement this March of John Yeomans, who has held the post of Chairman for four years.
Visit York Tourism Awards Launched
24 January 2012
The search is on once more for the best places to stay, visit, eat and drink in York, with the launch of the 2012 Visit York annual Tourism Awards. From the best hotel to the best visitor attraction, every year the awards celebrate the top businesses in York in the city's all important tourism industry.
York Residents Festival - Tourism Chief Admires City From on High
20 January 2012
Gillian Cruddas MBE, Chief Executive of Visit York, took a trip on the wheel today (Friday 20th January) to celebrate the countdown to this year's Residents Festival. With over fifty offers, tours and visitor attractions on offer, including the York Wheel, York's restaurants, visitor attractions and hotels are all working with Visit York to provide the best line up yet for this year's event.
Tourism in York Off To a Flying Start
18 January 2012
Visit York is delighted to announce the forthcoming arrival of over two hundred tour operators and group travel organisers this month (20-22 January), arriving for the GTOA (Group Travel Organisers Association) annual conference, to be held at the Park Inn Hotel. Top names in the world of group travel such as Page and Moy, Johnsons Coach Travel and Bowens Travel Group will attend the event.
2012 - Time To Visit York...New Tourism Campaign is Launched
17 January 2012
A new marketing campaign to boost visitor numbers to York during 2012 has been unveiled by Visit York this week at the National Railway Museum. '2012 - Time to Visit York' will be promoted across Britain, making sure the nation is in no doubt that there has never been a better time to visit York. 2012 is a significant year in York's history, marking 800 years since the city was granted its Royal Charter, by King John of England.
York Residents Festival Celebrates York 800 - Free for all
15 December 2011
Celebrating 800 years of York's official city status, York's residents are in for a real treat at the 2012 annual Residents Festival: meet with York's Merchant Taylors, dressed in traditional robes; York Minster invites you to make your very own Charter for your home; meet the team who work for the most significant city archives outside of London or join a walking tour with Exploring York and discover how York's Royal Charter changed the city forever and find out how the Lord Mayors of York have influenced the city over the past 800 years.
On the ale trail...Visit York launches new Twitter campaign
10 November 2011
Ten thousand of York's Twitter and Facebook fans will be targeted by Visit York in a brand new social media campaign to get the city and the nation sharing top tips on favourite pubs and bars to visit in the city.
2012 York's Year of Opportunity - Countdown To Visit York's Annual Tourism Conference
1 November 2011
Exciting new plans for tourism in 2012 will be unveiled at the Visit York annual tourism conference: '2012 - York's Year of Opportunity', on Friday 11th November at the Royal York Hotel.
YORK BEATS LONDON TO BE CROWNED UK'S BEST FOOD AND WINE DESTINATION
4 October 2011
York and Edinburgh European Winners in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Food and Wine Destinations.
Light is shed on York's Past, Present and Future with Illuminating York Festival
14 September 2011
Famous characters from York's colourful history provide part of the inspiration for this year's Illuminating York Festival, as the central artwork moves from the Minster to another storeroom of York History, the Castle Museum in the Eye of York.
Food Glorious Food.....York's Food Festival Launched
12 September 2011
Tourism Ambassador Ivan Martin, will be a VIP guest at an exclusive Visit York event on Thursday 15th September to officially launch York's 15th annual Food Festival. Over one hundred tourism businesses will turn out in support of the festival at the Fountains Café in Parliament Street to sample a first taste of what's on offer.
Christmas Capital of UK Launches Biggest Festival Programme Yet?
31 August 2011
Whilst most people are still enjoying the summer, historic York is planning its winter festivities and hoping to attract thousands of visitors for a winter break this year. As the only city in the country to host its very own parade of Christmas angels and something seasonal for visitors to do every day until the big day itself, last year York declared itself the UK's undisputed 'Christmas Capital'.
City Says Eternal Thanks
13 July 2011
The cast and crew of Eternal Law took a break from filming last night (12th July) to let their hair down at Revolution Bar in York. The 'Eternal Thanks' thank you event was organised by Visit York in partnership with the City of York Council, to thank the production company Kudos for choosing York as their main filming location.
Turn Your Passion into Action
1 July 2011
A new recruitment campaign for volunteers will be launched by Tourism Ambassador Ivan Martin on behalf of Visit York next week. The campaign titled 'Passion Into Action', seeks to recruit people from across York who are passionate about their city and want to help welcome York?s seven million visitors. To find out more about the project an open day for anyone who is interested is planned for Tuesday 5th July at the Visit York Information Centre, 1 Museum Street from 11am to 4pm.
Twenty Dick Turpins Take To the River!
30 June 2011
Not one but twenty Dick Turpin impersonators from the city's official tourism agency, Visit York, will be rowing for charity this Sunday 10th July, hoping to gently pressure businesses to part with their well earned cash - all in a very good cause.
York Scoops 'Most Group Friendly Destination in the UK' Award
13 June 2011
Proving its popularity with group visitors, York has been crowned 'Most Group Friendly UK Destination' at this year's Group Travel Organiser Awards, which took place on Friday night at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London and was hosted by top Travel Journalist and Travel Editor of the Independent, Simon Calder.
Flagship Visitor Centre Sets New Record
26 May 2011
A special first birthday is being celebrated this week in York as a new record for visitor numbers is marked. One year ago (27th May 2010) Visit York's state of the art Information Centre opened its doors at 1 Museum Street. The centre replaced the information provision at the De Grey rooms and aimed to generate a 40% increase in visits through the door in its first year of operation.
New Visit York Marketing Campaign Puts Visitors In Driving Seat
16 May 2011
A new marketing initiative has been launched this week by York's official tourism agency, Visit York. Taking its inspiration from the success of travel review sites such as Tripadvisor, 'My York' is an innovative new campaign which puts York's visitors in the driving seat, offering them the opportunity to advise new visitors on the highlights as well as the undiscovered gems of the city.
New Survey Shows Overseas and UK Group Visitors Offer Major Boost to York's Tourism Economy
6 May 2011
Visit York, the city's official tourism agency, has for the first time ever conducted research into group tourism in York and the results, revealed this week, demonstrate just how important this type of tourism business is to the city. These new findings outline the results of research with two hundred group organisers who book visits into York and twenty one tourism businesses from across the city.
York- A Right Royal Connection
15 April 2011
Tourism Chiefs in York are gearing up for the Royal Wedding with a host of special events and exhibitions celebrating all things 'royal' in the city. The Royal Wedding is tipped to be one of the most-watched events in TV history, with millions expected to tune in worldwide.
York Voted Britain's Favourite Small City
8 April 2011
Tourism Chiefs in York have been celebrating the news this week that the city has scooped the top spot in a national independent poll to find out the nation's favourite small city.
Cream of York Tourism Celebrates Success
7 April 2011
The cream of York's tourism sector will be celebrating today (Thursday 7th April) after winners in Visit York's annual tourism awards were announced at a black tie awards ceremony held at York Racecourse last night. Winning a prestigious Tourism Award is highly regarded by Visit York's tourism members and these awards are the highlight of the year for the city's tourism industry. A record four hundred and fifty tourism businesses attended.
Tweet All About It - Visit York Launches Search To Find People's Favourite York Experience
21 March 2011
The people's top ten favourite visitor experiences in York have been revealed today. Part of the annual Visit York Tourism Awards, this new award category, 'My York Favourite,' has generated ideas from across the globe.
Raft of Tourism Successes Celebrated in York, as Seven Hundredth Business milestone is marked
9 March 2011
Two hundred tourism businesses from York will gather in Britain's most famous Victorian Street, Kirkgate, at York Castle Museum on 10th March to celebrate success stories from the past year. Organised by Visit York, this tourism street party will be an opportunity to share good news from across the city and bolster the city's tourism sector.
York's Annual Hotel and Attractions Figures Announced
1 March 2011
Annual figures (Jan - Dec 2010) for visits to attractions in York and hotel room occupancy figures have been announced today, demonstrating a healthy picture for York's tourism industry.
York's Annual Tourism Awards - 53 Businesses Make it to the Shortlist
28 February 2011
Visit York today announces the fifty three finalists for the 2011 York Tourism Awards in the thirteen categories.
Experience luxury with York & Scarborough Conferences at this year's International Confex
15 February 2011
York & Scarborough Conferences are treating visitors to three days of luxury at this year?s International Confex (1-3 March 2011) as well as showcasing the region's multi-million pound investments from the area including Scarborough Spa's £6.5m refurbishment and a £2m investment in York's iconic Barbican Auditorium, which re-opens in May 2011.
York & Scarborough Conferences to host unique buyer showcase
8 February 2011
As part of a new marketing drive to boost business tourism to York and Scarborough York & Scarborough Conferences is to host a dynamic venue showcase at York Racecourse's Ebor Stand on Thursday 31 March 2011, exhibiting the best conference and meeting venues the area has to offer.
Search Launched For Nation's Favourite York Experience
11 January 2011
Visit York has today launched a nationwide search using Facebook and Twitter to find Britain?s favourite York experience. Adding a new twist to York's annual Tourism Awards, this 'People's Choice' award will be presented along with twelve other awards at a prestigious ceremony at York Racecourse on 6th April 2011.
York Residents Festival Line Up Announced
7 January 2011
York's residents are in for a real treat at this year's annual Residents Festival; take a rare peak inside Joseph Rowntree's home, see behind the scenes of York Minster's Bell Tower, or take a guided walk of the Roman legionary fortress of York.
MBE Honour for York's Tourism Chief
1 January 2011
York's tourism chief Gillian Cruddas has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List, recognizing 15 years of service dedicated to the York tourism industry.
York offers New Year Resolutions that'll be a doddle to keep in 2011
29 December 2010
78 per cent of us fail to keep our New Year's resolutions, so tourism agency Visit York has come up with ten solutions to help you achieve them. Visit York, the city's tourism agency, is aiming to help visitors avoid being one of the nearly 8 out of 10* people who fail to keep their New Year resolutions each year with its top ten list of 'New Year resolutions that'll be a doddle to keep'.
York Scoops European Excellence Award
13 December 2010
York has just scooped another European Award, beating off some extremely tough competition. Visit York, the official tourism agency for the city, collected the prestigious award at the European Awards ceremony held on 9th December in Prague. The European Excellence Awards, a communications industry award, honour the very best in European communications.
York - Finalist in European Excellence Awards
8 December 2010
Another European Award could be heading across the Continent to York this month. Visit York, the official tourism agency for the city, has received news of its shortlisting in the European Excellence Awards - a communications industry award, run by the magazine Communication Director.
York Stakes Claim As UK's Most 'Christmassy' City
22 November 2010
As the only city in the country to host its very own parade of Christmas angels and something seasonal for visitors to do every day until the big day itself - whether it's Medieval, Georgian, Victorian or New Age - York declares itself the UK's undisputed 'Christmas Capital'.
Visit York showcases flagship centre to Yorkshire Tourist Information Centre Managers
11 November 2010
Over 35 Tourist Information Centre Managers from across Yorkshire dropped into Visit York this morning for a tour of the new state-of-the-art Visit York Information Centre.
Yorkshire on top of the World!
8 November 2010
A campaign to attract more visitors to Yorkshire has beaten competition from some of the biggest brands in the world to win the World's Leading Marketing Campaign.
The clocks have turned back but there's no need to be afraid of the dark in York
2 November 2010
Visit York's latest campaign aims to get more people to discover the wonders of the city this autumn
York - Annual Tourism Survey - Results Announced
13 October 2010
It's official - dining out is now the most popular pastime for visitors to York. York's results in an annual tourism survey have been revealed today, ahead of Visit York's annual Tourism Conference this Thursday.
Yorkshire scoops global "Oscar"
5 October 2010
Issued by Welcome to Yorkshire - Forget the bright lights of London and sunny shores of Spain, a campaign to boost tourism in Yorkshire has been voted the best in Europe.
Going the extra mile- Celebrating the Success of York's Tourism Sector
30 September 2010
A raft of tourism successes will be celebrated at Visit York's annual AGM and Conference; themed, 'Going the Extra Mile' and hosted by BBC Radio York breakfast show presenter Adam Tomlinson. Expert speakers from across the tourism sector will address around 150 businesses at the event on Thursday 14 October, at the Park Inn by Radisson.
Remember, Remember the 5th of November
29 September 2010
This year's 'Guy Fawkes in York' guide, which details the line-up of events on offer to visitors and residents has been launched by tourism body Visit York.
Driving Home The Message - Visitor Info Is For All
24 September 2010
Tourism chiefs are celebrating the success of the city's new Visitor Information Centre with the launch of a new advertising campaign in York. The FTR purple 'super bus', launched five years ago by First, will be wrapped with iconic images of York for a whole year; the aim being to encourage as many locals as well as visitors to use the new facilities.
Illuminating York Plans Revealed
7 September 2010
York Minster's facade, it can be revealed today, will once again be lit up by night, as organisers of York's Illuminating York festival announce their exciting plans for October 2010. This will be the first use of the Minster as a canvas for a true "son et lumiere", and will be an evocative work on a stained glass masterpiece, saved for the nation during the Minster fire of 1984.
York's a Christmas Cracker!
18 August 2010
Whilst most people are still enjoying the summer, historic York is already planning its winter festivities and hoping to attract thousands of visitors for a winter break. Tourism agency Visit York is gearing up for Christmas with the production of "A York Christmas 2010" - a comprehensive guide to all the festivities and events taking place in the city over the Christmas season.
Pudding Yorkshire On The Map
31 July 2010
According to brand new research, Yorkshire is best known for its food and drink offering with the classic Yorkshire Pudding named as 'The Best Thing to come out of York and Yorkshire'.
A VIP welcome awaits York visitors
23 July 2010
As York gears up for a sensational summer, visitors and residents arriving in the city will find a dedicated VIP team who will be on hand seven days a week until 5 September helping holiday makers, day-trippers and local shoppers get the very best from their time in the historic city. As well as at their base in St Helen's Square, the VIP service will operate in key visitor hot spots across the city, including coach and car parks.
'I Love York' campaign set to boost summer trade
19 July 2010
Visit York has launched 'I Love York'; a summer campaign aimed at promoting the city's unique programme of events and world class attractions to audiences across the North of England.
A Grand addition for York & Scarborough Conferences
8 July 2010
York & Scarborough Conferences has warmly welcomed the new Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa into its first-class venue portfolio following the Hotel's recent opening. Already proving a popular choice for event organisers, York & Scarborough conferences have been working closely with The Grand to secure a wide range of high profile events to the city.
Yorkshire's finest turned out to launch flagship information centre for Yorkshire
27 May 2010
A host of Yorkshire's finest turned out this morning (Thursday 27th May) for the grand opening of Visit York's new state of the art Information Centre.
York Roman Festival provides the perfect bank holiday family escape
25 May 2010
Those short on ideas for a family weekend travel break with a difference this Bank Holiday, can experience the unique sights, sounds and smells of Roman life provided by a visit to York Roman Festival (May 29-30th).
Meet the manager behind York's new leading information provision
24 May 2010
With two weeks to go until Visit York opens its new state-of-the-art Visitor Information Centre at 1 Museum Street, the countdown to opening is firmly underway.
Visit York appoints specialists to bring new visitor centre to life
24 May 2010
Visit York has announced the appointment of two specialists to ensure that York's new Visitor Information Centre is the best in the country.
York crowned 'City of the Year' at Coach Tourism Awards
21 May 2010
Proving its unrivalled popularity with visitors once more, York has been crowned 'City of the Year' at this year's Coach Tourism Awards which took place last night, Thursday 20 May 2010, at the Holiday Inn, Stratford-Upon-Avon.
New campaign aims to bring business boom to York and Scaborough
13 May 2010
A new campaign has been launched to attract major conferences and events to York and Scarborough. York and Scarborough Conferences, the Convention Bureau for the areas of York, Scarborough and North Yorkshire, has stepped up its campaign to attract more business visitors to this distinctive and well known part of Yorkshire.
Weekend travel break of racing and retail therapy opens in York
11 May 2010
Those looking for a UK weekend travel break which combines the thrill of racing with the buzz of retail therapy are advised to pencil Friday 14th May into their diary, as the prestigious horse racing season opens in picturesque York.
Visit York's Annual Tourism Awards - Winners Announced
23 April 2010
Winners of Visit York's annual Tourism Awards were announced last night (Thursday 22 April), at a prestigious awards ceremony, hosted by writer and broadcaster Gervase Phinn. After sifting through hundreds of entries, a panel of independent judges whittled the hopeful businesses down to fourteen deserving winners.
New Badge Launched For York Tour Guides
8 April 2010
A new pilot scheme to give York tour guides a 'York Badge' of recognition for their inside knowledge on the city's history and tourist hot spots, will be launched on Thursday 15th April.
All Time Record - Annual Tourism Figures for York Revealed
31 March 2010
York's annual tourism figures have been announced today and hailed as the best results ever by the organisations responsible for marketing the city - Visit York and Welcome to Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Chefs Cook Up A Storm As York Tourism Awards Shortlist Is Announced
25 March 2010
Cooking up a storm at the Cooking Rooms at Clifton Moor this week, five bright young chefs will be taking part in a 'master chef' style cook-off, hoping for the top spot in one of thirteen categories in this year's Visit York Tourism Awards.
Stamps of Approval for York and Yorkshire
11 March 2010
Images of York Minster, the Humber Bridge, the Yorkshire Dales, Sheffield's Winter Gardens and Cayton Bay will soon be posted across the globe in the latest marketing initiative by Visit York and Welcome to Yorkshire.
York children invited to 'Celebrate Yorkshire' with luanch of competition
11 March 2010
Pupils from schools in York have been invited to enter an art competition, celebrating all that?s great about York and Yorkshire.
York MP Adds Support to British Tourism Week - Swapping House of Commons for Visitor Information
10 March 2010
York MP Hugh Bayley will be adding his support to British Tourism Week on Monday 15th March when he swaps the House of Commons for a stint at the Visit York Visitor Information Centre.
New £25k Boost for York's Shops - As Shambles wins most picturesque street in Britain
8 March 2010
An injection of £25k will kick start a new marketing campaign to position York as the top shopping destination in the UK. This news comes as The Shambles has just been voted the most picturesque street in Britain in the Google street awards.
Tourism and Hospitality Careers Receive Boost With New Website
17 February 2010
A new website, jobsinyork.com, which will help tourism and hospitality workers find careers in York, has been launched by the city's tourism body, Visit York, in partnership with Welcome to Yorkshire.
Last call for cabbies' tourism training day
12 February 2010
York taxi and bus drivers have been invited to take part in a tourism training day organised by Visit York in association with the York Taxi Association and the City of York Council.
An inspector calling at the York Tourism Awards 2010
9 February 2010
Visit York is delighted to announce that writer, broadcaster and fiercely-proud Yorkshireman, Gervase Phinn will present the York Tourism Awards 2010 at a glittering black tie event on Thursday 22 April 2010 at the National Railway Museum.
York And Scarborough Join Forces To Increase Business Tourism
18 January 2010
Conference York, the business tourism arm of Visit York, will be launching a new venue finding service in the New Year. With over sixty venues already on Visit York's books, the official tourism organisation for the city is now expanding its portfolio to offer this service for Scarborough and the Yorkshire Moors and Coast. Scarborough, a long established conference town, won the title 'Europe's Most Enterprising Place' in this year's European Enterprise Awards, whilst York has just been ranked as the seventh most popular place in England for business tourism.
York Residents Festival 2010
15 January 2010
Visit York is calling on all York residents to explore what York has to offer its visitors during the fourteenth annual York Residents Festival, running over the weekend of 30th January 2010.
New Year Search for Tourism Winners
5 January 2010
A search for York's best tourism businesses, and York's Tourism Ambassador for 2010, will be launched at the National Railway Museum on Wednesday 13th January. This will mark the beginning of a four-month search to find the pick of the crop in York's tourism industry, culminating in an all star awards finale at the NRM on 22nd April 2010.
York Leapfrogs Brighton As Top Conference Destination
14 December 2009
New annual business tourism statistics have just been released for York. The research, commissioned by Welcome to Yorkshire and Yorkshire Forward, reveal that York is upping the ante in the business tourism stakes.
St Nicholas Success
10 December 2009
Visit York, the city's official tourism organisation, has hailed this year's St Nicholas Fayre as the best ever.
York To Host UK's Biggest Education Conference
30 November 2009
The biggest education conference in the UK will take place in York from 6-8 January 2010, bringing with it an estimated £400,000 investment for the city's vital business tourism economy.
Visit York Launches New Marketing Drive - See You In York!
24 November 2009
See You In York! This is the message that Visit York is putting out this winter as part of a hard hitting campaign, supported by Welcome to Yorkshire, to increase visitor numbers and spend during the winter months.
Explosion of light illustrations to transform York's ancient tower
23 October 2009
A colourful display of stunning creations will paint one of York's most historical structures this autumn, as international artists and visitors alike will compose larger-than-life masterpieces as part of the Illuminating York festival.
Interactive light playground to decorate the pavements of York
23 October 2009
Members of the public are being invited to be the artists of an interactive public art projection which will flood St Sampson's Square in York with patterns of light for one weekend only.
Nocturnal life to be brought to light in captivating York illumination
23 October 2009
Visitors to York's museum gardens this Autumn can discover the secrets of life after dark through a spectacular light and sound installation, as part of this year's Illuminating York art festival.
York to be transformed into spectacle of masterpieces
23 October 2009
A breathtaking collection of light and sound installations will transform York after dark, as the Illuminating York art festival returns to colour the city's historic landmarks this October. Supported by Visit York, Welcome to Yorkshire, The Arts Council and City of York Council, Illuminating York has established itself as a flagship event in Yorkshire's festival calendar.
York?s Visitor Attractions Transformed By Night
23 October 2009
Torch lit tours of the York Castle and Yorkshire Museums, floodlit river cruises on YorkBoat and visits to Barley Hall by candlelight will bring a new dimension to the Illuminating York festival this October. Coordinated by Visit York, for the first time to celebrate Illuminating York, seven of the city's key attractions will be opening their doors at night to offer a completely different visitor experience.
Serbia Seeks Tourism Connection with York
6 October 2009
John Yeomans, Chairman of Visit York, will this week address an audience of high profile tourism leaders at an international tourism conference to be held in Nis in Serbia. Nis is the third largest Serbian city, about 250km south from Belgrade and was the birthplace of Constantine the Great, who became Emperor of Rome in York in 306 AD.
York Takes Advantage of National Meetings Week
23 September 2009
York?s conference and event venues will be promoted this week at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre - one of the most important exhibitions in the UK for the conference and events industry. A part of National Meetings Week, Event UK 2009 brings together three hundred exhibitors, including destinations, venues and event service suppliers, all hoping to increase their share of the lucrative conference and meetings market.
Major Tourism Conference to Set Out Plans for York's Future
21 September 2009
Up to two hundred key players from York's tourism industry will meet at Visit York's second Annual Conference and AGM on Wednesday 30th September, to be held at York Marriott Hotel.
New Tourism Drive Targets United States
15 September 2009
Visit York welcomed fourteen of the USA's most prestigious travel agents to the city at the weekend, as part of a new tourism drive to put York on the map as the number one destination for American visitors.
Belgians Give York Thumbs Up For Shopping
1 September 2009
Two lucky Belgians have landed an all expenses visit to York including a £1,000 spending spree in the Vivienne Westwood boutique, York. Annelies and Kristof de Buyst entered an online competition with Visit York and were chosen at random out of 2,500 entries. Annelies and Kristof will be living it up at the Hotel du Vin as part of their competition win and travelled to York courtesy of Eurostar.
York's 15 minutes of fame on the Fourth Plinth
27 August 2009
Andy Warhol once said that some day, everyone would get their 15 minutes of fame - so in true artistic spirit, tourism body Visit York has joined forces with two women from the city to showcase York as part of Antony Gormley's 'One and Other' project in London.
Illuminating York ? Discover York in a New Light
24 August 2009
A breathtaking collection of light and sound installations will transform York after dark, as the Illuminating York art festival returns to colour the city's historic landmarks this October. Supported by Visit York, Welcome to Yorkshire, The Arts Council and City of York Council, Illuminating York has established itself as a flagship event in Yorkshire's festival calendar.
Windows of Opportunity - Empty shops in York transformed into pieces of art
24 August 2009
Empty shop windows in the heart of York are being transformed into works of art - with more creative works set to appear all over the city centre in the coming weeks. This Wednesday (August 26) will see the first set of fantastic digital designs unveiled as part of the new project called Windows of Opportunity.
York Gears Up For The Best Christmas Yet...
20 August 2009
Whilst most people are still enjoying their summer holidays, historic York is already planning its winter festivities and hoping to attract record visitors for a winter break. Tourism agency Visit York is gearing up for Christmas with the production of "A York Christmas 2009" - a comprehensive guide to all the festivities and events taking place in the city over the Christmas period.
Past Present: Where the Historic and the Modern Meet
14 August 2009
Visitors to Nunnington Hall this autumn will be able to see an exhibition of a completely different kind as the National Trust and the Arts Council Collection collaborate on an innovative new exhibition called Past Present, juxtaposing some of the finest of British contemporary art within the established historic settings of Nunnington Hall.
York - Annual Survey Results Announced - 99% Visitors Recommend York
6 August 2009
York's results in an annual tourism survey have been revealed today by tourism organisation Visit York. The new 'Regional Visitor Survey', commissioned by Welcome to Yorkshire and funded by Yorkshire Forward, is the biggest independent survey of visitors staying across Yorkshire ever to be undertaken.
New £25k Boost for York's Shops
20 July 2009
A major piece of research has been commissioned today to find out who exactly is shopping in York and why? And, most importantly, who isn't shopping in York and how Visit York, the tourism agency responsible for marketing the city, can encourage more Yorkshire shoppers into the city.
VIP Treatment For York?s Visitors
10 July 2009
York's outdoor Visitor Information Patrol (VIP) service will take to the streets of York on Monday 13 July, offering information and a warm welcome to visitors during the coming summer months. The service was the brainchild of Visit York and is the only service of its kind in the UK.
York and Yorkshire Beamed Across the Globe
1 July 2009
One of BBC's most experienced and respected presenters, Michael Peschardt, will be visiting York tomorrow (Thursday 2nd July) to film for his series Peschardt's People ? a programme which has become a centrepiece of the BBC World schedule aimed specifically at engaging the huge proportion of frequent international travellers who watch the channel.
24/7 New Technologies for York
24 June 2009
Visit York is leading the way in the use of new technologies for visitor information provision across the region this summer, as it trials a brand new, interactive information system at its Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in York train station.
Visit York Race For Life
24 June 2009
Visit York staff are going for gold at this year's Race for Life in support of Cancer Research UK. With over £500 raised so far, and donations still coming in, the team will be raring to go in the 2.30pm race on Sunday 28th June at the Knavesmire.
Yorkshire start for Tour Of Britain
20 June 2009
Thousands of cyclists are set to descend on Yorkshire for one of the most famous cycle races in the world. The Tour of Britain race will start with the Yorkshire leg, on 12 September 2009, and there will be a brand new route that takes in some of the best urban and rural landscapes in the region.
York - Officially The Most Group-Friendly Destination in the UK
15 June 2009
York has regained its title as the 'Most Group-Friendly UK Destination' at a prestigious awards ceremony on Friday night, held at The Guoman Tower Hotel in London and hosted by top travel journalist Simon Calder.
New Tourism Investment - Ambitious plans to make York leader in information provision
28 May 2009
Visit York has today announced an exciting new development which will position York's visitor information provision as the very best in the country and as a flagship for the region.
Visit York to host first stage finish of Tour of Britain 2009
6 May 2009
Tourism in York and the region was given another shot in the arm yesterday. Ninety six of the world's top cyclists will descend on York this September, when the city hosts the finish of the first stage of the 2009 Tour of Britain.
Visit York Raises £1000 for Shopmobility
5 May 2009
A charity casino held at Visit York's annual tourism awards has raised £1,000 for York based charity Shopmobility, enough to buy a brand new electric scooter.
New Six Day York Pass Launched
27 April 2009
Stepping up its campaign to ensure success for York and Yorkshire's tourism industry this year, Visit York will today (Thursday 30th April), launch a brand new six day York Pass.
Tourism's Best - York's Annual Tourism Awards Winners Announced
3 April 2009
York's tourism businesses celebrated in style on last night (Thursday 2nd April) at the annual tourism 'Oscars', held at York Racecourse and organised by Visit York.
Visit York Launches a New Campaign to Bring in More Group Tourism Business
25 March 2009
Visit York, the city's official tourism organisation, is launching a new bid to bring more group tourism business, and hence vital tourism income into the city.
Top Tourism Businesses Make Shortlist for York's Annual Tourism 'Oscars'
6 March 2009
After a record number of entries, Visit York announces the finalists for the 2009 York Tourism Awards.
York Showcases Top Conference Venues
3 March 2009
40 of York's top conference venues are set to gather at the Conference York Showcase Day at York Racecourse on Thursday 12th March 2009.
Record Year for York Residents Festival
24 February 2009
Official figures released by Visit York show York Residents Festival 2009 to be the best ever.
High Spending Americans Targeted in New Tourism Drive
16 February 2009
Visit York's Marketing Manager Kate McMullen is flying out to the United States in the organisation's latest drive to bolster the city's tourism industry.
York's Business Tourism Study - Results Revealed
12 February 2009
Visit York announces the results of a year long business tourism impact study.
York Residents Festival
27 January 2009
York Residents Festival organised for the first time by Visit York, and sponsored by First, is the new name for the city's annual Residents First Weekend.
British Guild of Travel Writers
12 January 2009
Boost to New Year tourism industry as British Guild of Travel Writers visits York and Yorkshire
