It’s English Tourism Week until 22 March and to mark the occasion, Visit Exeter is celebrating the people and businesses that make the city such a special place to visit.
Throughout the week, the Visit Exeter team, which is the official tourism marketing organisation for Exeter City Council, will be shining a spotlight on the people behind the city’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Led nationally by VisitEngland, English Tourism Week highlights the quality, diversity, and value of England’s tourism sector.
Tourism is one of England’s largest and most valuable industries, supporting more than two million jobs, hundreds of thousands of small and medium-sized businesses and generating around £127 billion annually for the economy.
The campaign also aims to demonstrate to government, MPs, and key stakeholders the vital importance of tourism to local communities and its role in driving economic growth across the country.
This year’s theme, “Local Stories, National Growth – Celebrating English Tourism Week,” recognises the powerful role local destinations, businesses and individuals play in strengthening England’s visitor economy.
To mark the occasion locally, Visit Exeter has launched its own ‘Local Stories’ campaign Throughout the week, the Visit Exeter team will be sharing a series of short videos, content, and features across their social media channels, highlighting the businesses, venues and individuals who help create memorable experiences for visitors to Exeter.
From independent businesses and cultural venues to outdoor experiences and historic landmarks, the campaign celebrates the unique character and warm welcome that Exeter offers.
Cllr Bob Foale, Lead Councillor for Arts, Culture and Tourism, said: “Exeter has so much to offer for day-trippers and long-stay holiday makers. English Tourism Week will help us shine a light on those that make Exeter a real must-see destination.”
Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow the campaign and discover these stories throughout the week via Visit Exeter’s social media channels.
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