New activities, marketing updates, industry insights and business opportunities from Visit North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Notes from our Head of Tourism
Continuing the Journey – Listening, Connecting and Looking Ahead Another month in, and the pace has not slowed. It’s been fantastic to meet even more of the people and partners who make tourism in North Yorkshire such a vital part of our economy and identity. This...
Maximising on event opportunities
North Yorkshire has a packed calendar of events that take place throughout the year. From internationally renowned festivals focused on literature, live music and art to foodie events celebrating local produce to agricultural shows that honour the tradition of our...
Visit North Yorkshire joins first North Yorkshire Business Week
Tourism is set to be a focus of the first North Yorkshire Business Week this June. The week, which runs from 16 to 20 June celebrates the county’s diverse and innovative businesses with a week filled with opportunities for businesses to share best practice and learn...
Time To Get Away Campaign – Autumn/Winter 2024/25
As the summer holidays drew to a close at the end of August 2024, we launched our ‘Time to Get Away’ campaign which ran throughout the autumn and winter season. This campaign was designed to promote North Yorkshire as a visitor destination during the shoulder and...
North Yorkshire Notes from our Head of Tourism
One month in - Reflections from across North Yorkshire It’s been a full and encouraging first month as Head of Visit North Yorkshire — and I’m more certain than ever that this is a place where tourism truly matters. The breadth and depth of what we offer is...
Selby Area Residents’ Festival 2025
Be a tourist at home for the weekend The Residents’ Festival returned for its fifth-year on 5th - 6th April, offering locals and visitors an opportunity to rediscover the hidden gems of the Selby area. The event celebrated community pride through exclusive discounts,...
New Visit North Yorkshire Website
The new Visit North Yorkshire website has now gone live replacing our interim website and each of our legacy websites. The site has launched with a selection of features, and new functionality will be added over the coming months. We would encourage businesses who...
Drop In and See Us
Drop-In Sessions and Networking Opportunities Visit North Yorkshire is hosting a series of networking events and drop-in sessions throughout the year. These events will allow tourism businesses to meet the Visit North Yorkshire team, find out about partnership...
New Head of Tourism for Visit North Yorkshire
Tony Watson joins North Yorkshire Council as Head of Tourism at the end of March 2025 to head up the Visit North Yorkshire team. Here’s a welcome from Tony: I wanted to take the opportunity to say hello before starting my new role at the end of March. Tourism and...
Whitby Restaurant Week debuts with great success
Following the success of similar events in Harrogate and Selby, Whitby Restaurant Week provided the perfect opportunity for restaurants, cafés, tearooms, and bars across Whitby to attract residents and visitors to dine somewhere new at an affordable price. Eateries...