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Tourism South East

A membership support organisation for the travel and leisure industry in the South East.

Formerly the Southern & South East Tourist Board, Tourism South East (TSE) is a not-for-profit membership organisation reinvesting any surplus for the benefit of the tourism industry. Owned by its commercial members and destination partners, TSE’s activities focus on supporting and fulfilling the needs of its members with an ambition to grow the services it provides. TSE offers a wide range of support services and programmes which include a range of digital, travel trade and international marketing campaigns, PR activity to keep up the media coverage, nationally renowned training programmes, market intelligence and specialist research expertise, visitor information services, events to network, share learning and showcase excellence and advocacy on behalf of our partners and businesses.

20/10/2026

Could you be part of the Steamship Shieldhall family?

Southampton's historic Steamship Shieldhall, Europe's largest operational steamship, is looking for new volunteers to help welcome visitors, support cruises, assist in the galley and be part of a passionate team preserving Britain's maritime heritage.

Whether you're retired, working part-time or simply looking for a rewarding new challenge, no previous experience is needed and full training is provided.

⚓ Find out more at the FREE Volunteer Open Day on Saturday 28th November between 11am - 1pm - Berth 110, Southampton Western Docks

Meet the crew, enjoy a guided tour of this remarkable vessel and discover how volunteering could help you make new friends, learn new skills and become part of an award-winning charity recognised with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.

Register here: https://ss-shieldhall.co.uk/volunteer-open-day-2026/

24/09/2026

Fantastic to reconnect with members at our recent networking event at Sudbury House Hotel!

Guests enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the hotel's facilities, followed by the chance to test out the new exercise studio with gym trainer Richard Marfell.

The activities continued with some friendly and surprisingly competitive archery, led by the team from Team Activity Group in Henley, before everyone came together over a delicious lunch.

A huge thank you to Jane, Aileen and the team at Sudbury House Hotel for their warm hospitality and for hosting such an enjoyable and engaging event.

It's always a pleasure to bring our members together to network, share ideas and experience some of the fantastic tourism and hospitality businesses across the region.

16/09/2026

ZC LIVE 2026: Kent's Social Media & Marketing Event

ZC LIVE returns to Maidstone on Thursday 22nd October 2026, bringing together 400+ business owners, marketers and communications professionals for a day of social media, marketing, AI and networking.

This year's theme is AI, with 10+ speakers including experts from Canva and Metricool, plus sessions covering AI in marketing, AEO and GEO, personal branding, Instagram, TikTok, video and more.

There will also be 25 exhibitors to meet throughout the day.
A limited number of FREE Day Passes are currently available.

Book your place at ZC LIVE 2026 http://www.zclive.co.uk

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16/09/2026

👉Just a quick update to let you know that the judging for this year's Tourism South East Beautiful South Tourism Awards is well underway and finalists will be announced in the autumn.

🌟Thanks to all our sponsors, supporters and to everyone who entered

15/09/2026

Our annual AGM is taking place online on Thursday 24th September, giving members the opportunity to hear the latest updates from Tourism South East and a roundup of the Annual Report 2025/26, all from the comfort of your desk. Virtual Tourism South East AGM will be held online from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

Members are also invited to take part in the election of Board Members, with two commercial member vacancies and one Local Authority member vacancy available this year.

Book your place today:
🔗 https://www.tourismsoutheast.com/event-details/virtual-tourism-south-east-agm-1

Cast your vote here:
🔗 https://www.tourismsoutheast.com/voting-form-2026

We look forward to welcoming you online! ✨

20/08/2026

A big thank you to Ben Scholes and the team at The Springs Resort and Golf Club for hosting our latest members only networking event yesterday.

Our members had an exclusive tour of the rooms and the wonderful spa facilities before practicing their swings in the indoor golf range and enjoying a delicious lunch and networking in the club house.

If you would like to attend one of our upcoming networking events, you can find the full schedule here - https://www.tourismsoutheast.com/member-events

13/08/2026

Looking for inspiration to keep the family entertained this summer?

Our CEO, Fran Downton, joined Sarah Gorrell on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to share her top tips for family fun, summer boredom busters and ways to stay cool across the South East during the holidays.

Whether you're planning a day out, searching for indoor attractions, or looking for somewhere to escape the heat, Fran has plenty of ideas to help make the most of the summer break.

🎧 Listen back from 1:40:17: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zsdc

📸 - Herstmonceux Castle Estate | Chichester Cathedral | Petworth, National Trust | Leonardslee Gardens

07/07/2026

Great to be able to work with a number of attractions and Visit 1066 Country to help produce this article for Dutch-speaking readers in Belgium and the Benelux.

Massive thank you to .charrin for showcasing how family-friendly the South East is and how easy it is to reach.

https://www.vedi-trips.be/l/reisgids-zuid-oost-engeland-kinderen-kent-hastings/

📷: Visit 1066 Country | Historic Dockyard Chatham | Leeds Castle, Kent

03/07/2026

☀️ SUN-SATIONAL SUMMER PART 2 – LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE! ☀️

Want to put your business in front of thousands of engaged visitors planning their next South East escape? There are still a few advertising opportunities available in our upcoming 'Sun-sational Summer Part 2' e-newsletter for just £225 + VAT.

📧 Reach an audience actively looking for:
✅ Days out and attractions
✅ Accommodation
✅ Food & drink experiences
✅ Events and activities
✅ Short breaks across the South East
With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to showcase your business and drive bookings, visits and enquiries.

🔗 Find out more and secure your space today: https://www.tourismsoutheast.com/e-newslettermarketing

📩 Don't miss this opportunity – spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

30/06/2026

Closing on 5th July - be in with a chance to win a £50 amazon voucher, by completing our holiday sentiment survey.

Its your last chance to share your thoughts and feelings about holidays or days out. Taking only a few minutes to complete the results are incredibility valuable to businesses and destinations across the South East to help shape their plans for the summer and beyond.

Survey closes 5th July.
https://online1.snapsurveys.com/spring_2026_marketing-survey

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40 Chamberlayne Road
Eastleigh
SO505JH

Website

http://www.tourismsoutheast.com/

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