New Year’s Day boost for Isle of Wight tourism
Read about how a visit from a French TV crew could mean a boost for Isle of Wight visitors from France
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Medina Valley Coastal Community news
Following the creation of a Coastal Communities Team for the Medina Valley we are being invited to attend a branding workshop on 16th January at the Medina Valley Centre. The Medina Valley Coastal Community team is responsible for the area from Cowes/East Cowes, Gurnard and up the Medina Valley, including Newport Harbour. It is an important next step in the
Read moreVote for the Isle of Wight Walking Festival!
Two years ago, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival was facing extinction. Thanks to the dedication of the volunteer walk leaders and the team at Visit Isle of Wight, the festival was saved. The Isle of Wight Walking Festival brings thousands of visitors to the Island in what is traditionally a quieter time of the year. The two week event
Read moreGovernment signals intention to secure tourism sector deal
Government signals intention to secure tourism sector deal The Government has signalled its intention to deliver a landmark sector deal for the UK tourism industry to attract more domestic and overseas visitors and help drive major economic growth. Speaking to the Tourism Industry Council, made up of leading members of the tourism industry and government, the Secretary of State
Read moreNew Chairperson wanted for VIOW
CHAIR – VISIT ISLE OF WIGHT LTD The Chairperson’s primary role is to ensure that the Governance Board of Visit Isle of Wight Limited is effective in its task of setting and implementing the Company’s direction and strategy. The Board Chair works closely with the Managing Director of Visit Isle of Wight to collaboratively drive the organisation’s mission forward. Working
Read moreEarly Bird Discount for Wight BID levy payers and Voluntary Contributors
Advertising Opportunities for 2019 – Early Bird Discount Available There are a variety of advertising options available on our visitisleofwight.co.uk website, consumer e-newsletter, social media channels and within our Visitor Information Centre. Website Options Enhance the information on your web page by purchasing bolt-ons such as displaying Social Media feeds, TripAdvisor reviews, additional images and availability. Also push your web
Read moreEnglish Tourism Week 2019
English Tourism Week 2019 takes place between 30 March and 7 April. On their page you’ll find 50 ways to take part, download options for posters, a create your own poster option and the official English Tourism Week logos with guidelines. It is a fantastic opportunity to use Visit Britain/Visit England as a banner organisation to promote your business and
Read moreALL YEAR ROUND things to do
Here’s a useful PDF of attractions and things to do on the Island. You are welcome to print this off and display it on noticeboards or within newsletters. Many people ask “what is there to do during the winter season?”, so this simple list provides a useful memo that reminds people that the Island is a great destination to visit
Read moreThe Visit England attractions report 2017
Visit England have produced their latest attractions report for 2017. The objective of the report is to monitor trends in the visitor attraction sector in England and the results can help attraction operators to benchmark their operation within their category, their region and across the sector as a whole. Right click and save on the link below to view the
Read moreWight In Bloom 2018
An incredible 114 people entered this year’s Wight In Bloom, and it all came down to this… Over 100 guests gathered at the Quay Arts Centre for this year’s awards, celebrating Island horticultural excellence. Wight In Bloom’s Patron, celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh, MBE VMH DL presided over the ceremony, which took place in the Anthony Minghella Theatre. Supported and managed
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