The Visit Isle of Wight press team continues to secure coverage for the Island’s holiday attractions, accommodation providers and its resorts, towns and villages. So far this year, we have hosted journalists from The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Landlove magazine as well as several travel bloggers including Globalmouse and manaboutadogblog. Those heading our way are Camping magazine, the Bristol Post
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A message received this morning from the makers of the popular “Four in a Bed” TV show: DO YOU RUN A BED AND BREAKFAST THAT YOU BELIEVE STANDS OUT FROM THE REST? If so, the makers of Channels 4’s very popular ‘Four in a Bed’ want to hear from you! Get in touch now and help us celebrate the great
Read moreWe would like your thoughts! The Department for Communities and Local Government have awarded a grant to the Isle of Wight to establish a Coastal Community Team for the Medina Estuary, stretching from the beaches of Cowes and East Cowes to the quay and town centre in Newport. As its focus the Medina Estuary Coastal Community will focus on ways
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A final statement from CEO of Visit Isle of Wight, David Thornton, ahead of the WIGHT BID decision due next week. Following a 7-month consultation and information campaign, a few tourism businesses are still asking why they should support the BID. So here’s a simple summary of the Wight BID and why it’s essential that you vote. What? Tourism Businesses
Read moreHere are two PowerPoint presentations from this year’s tourism conference: John Carmichael of the National Coastal Tourism Academy https://www.slideshare.net/secret/IoddamOnZcqiRw Malcolm Bell of Visit Cornwall https://www.slideshare.net/secret/bFQYvH0yrVuQuo
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Read moreIn 2016 hundreds of thousands of potential visitors will find out why The Isle of Wight is the perfect destination for a relaxing dose of happiness this year. Visit Isle of Wight and it’s Exhibition marketing partners will be attending a range of consumer and trade exhibitions around the UK and overseas this year. Visitors can find us at: 13th –
Read moreThe third Isle of Wight Tourism Conference will take place on Wednesday the 2nd of March at Gurnard Pines on the Isle of Wight. Conference tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance (See how to book below). The conference will start at 10am and finish at 1.30pm. Delegates are welcome to stay for lunch and further networking after
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Industry News – New Welcome Centre to Open for Cowes Week Visit Isle of Wight is to open a pop up Tourist Information Centre opposite the West Cowes Red Jet Terminal from this Friday, 1st August 2014. The “Island Welcome Centre” as it is being known, will operate during Cowes Week from within the former confectionery shop opposite the foot
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