Visit Hull & East Yorkshire

14/09/2026

🌹 Congratulations to East Yorkshire's VisitEngland ROSE Award Winners!

A huge congratulations to The Cart Shed at The Swallow's Nest, East Yorkshire, and Willow Pastures Holiday Park, Skirlaugh on receiving a prestigious VisitEngland ROSE Award 2026. These awards recognise accommodation businesses that consistently go the extra mile to deliver outstanding customer service and memorable visitor experiences.

The ROSE (Recognition Of Service Excellence) Awards celebrate the people behind the businesses, from owners and managers to front-line teams, who make visitors feel genuinely welcome and help create unforgettable stays.

A well-deserved recognition for two businesses helping to make East Yorkshire such a great place to stay and visit.

11/09/2026

Congratulations to all REYTA 2026 finalists!

The finalists have been revealed for the 2026 Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) following a record-breaking response from businesses across the region.

Organisers Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) have reported the highest number of entries in the awards’ 16-year history, alongside a record number of businesses entering for the first time and more new tourism businesses getting involved than ever before.

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/S7KxONE

03/09/2026

Deadline reminder: Advertising opportunities for the Visit East Yorkshire Guide 2027 are still available ☀️

A quick reminder that advertising opportunities for the 2027 guide close on Monday 7th September!

With 20,000 copies distributed nationwide, targeted lead generation activity, and exposure through the London City Information Centre, it's a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to visitors planning a trip to East Yorkshire.

Adverts start from just £350, including professionally designed artwork.

For more information, follow the link in the comments or email [email protected].

01/09/2026

🍂 Fresh imagery for a new season!

We've recently refreshed the VHEY Digital Asset Library with new images to help showcase Hull and East Yorkshire.

Tourism businesses can access a wide range of free, high-quality photography to support marketing campaigns, social media content, websites and promotional materials.

From autumn landscapes and seasonal experiences to food, attractions and coastal views, there's plenty of inspiration ready to be shared.

27/08/2026

🎉 Double the reason to celebrate!

We're delighted to see the team is also shortlisted for Team of the Year.

The Team of the Year nomination is especially rewarding, recognising the work being done alongside venues and partners across the region to create a more accessible and inclusive visitor experience. To see this relatively new area of work receive recognition so early on is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved.

Good luck to everyone shortlisted! 🤞
Visit Staffordshire
Visit West
Visit Belfast

Behind every successful destination is a passionate and dedicated team making a difference every day 👏

Congratulations to our EMEA Summit 2026 Awards finalists for "Destination Team of the Year" 🏆 This category recognises teams delivering transformational results and driving progress for their destination. Good luck to all our finalists:

Visit Staffordshire
Visit West
Visit Belfast
Visit Hull & East Yorkshire

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27/08/2026

📢 Event organisers, this one’s for you!

Final reminder that applications for the REYTA awards are closing soon, so don’t miss your. Make sure you submit your entry before Monday 31 August.

Applications for Remarkable Tourism Event of year are open till 31st August!

Recognising the best event or festival in Hull and East Yorkshire, this category showcases events that provide a truly memorable experience for visitors to the area.

Submit an application for your event here: https://loom.ly/Txhsduo

26/08/2026

Advertising opportunities now open for the Visit East Yorkshire Guide 2027 ☀️

With a 20,000-copy print run, targeted lead generation campaigns, nationwide distribution, and a brand-new presence at the London City Information Centre, the guide is set to reach thousands of potential visitors actively looking for travel inspiration.

Quarter page adverts from just £350, including professional artwork by our designer!

Follow the link in the comments, or get in touch to find out more by emailing [email protected]

22/08/2026

Popular TV and radio star Jack Marriner-Brown set to host 2026 REYTAs as awards head to Bridlington!

The glittering awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 18, bringing together hundreds of people from across the region’s visitor economy to celebrate the businesses and individuals helping make Hull and East Yorkshire one of the UK’s most exciting destinations.

Read the full article: https://loom.ly/RAWrwv4

21/08/2026

Got a special offer running? Let's help you shout about it! 📢

Visitors and residents are actively comparing deals before they book, so if your business has an offer on the table, now's the time to get it seen.

We're launching brand new special offers pages on the Visit East Yorkshire website, covering food and drink, where to stay and things to do, plus one central hub bringing all offers together in one place.

We'll be promoting these pages across our social channels and visitor newsletter too.

To get involved, just email your offer details to [email protected], or add it yourself via the special offers tab in your extranet account.

For Hull based businesses, please submit your special offers or discount to [email protected]

20/08/2026

Could you help inspire the next generation of tourist guides in Yorkshire?

For the first time in over 10 years, applications are open for the Yorkshire Blue Badge Tourist Guide Training Course.
From Hull's maritime heritage to East Yorkshire's stunning countryside and coastline, Blue Badge Tourist Guides help bring stories to life for visitors from across the world.

This nationally recognised qualification provides an exciting opportunity for those looking to start a new career, develop a second career, or share their passion for Yorkshire professionally. The next Information session on Zoom, giving you the opportunity find out more, meet members of the team and ask any questions you will take place on
Wednesday 3 September, 7pm – 8pm.