Join this practical tourism marketing workshop in Thirsk - free!
Come along to this FREE and entertaining marketing training session: whether you're a beginner or old-hand, we hope you'll go home with some ideas and tips you can implement immediately.
Make the most of interest in Herriot Country - in the UK & Overseas
Venue: Rural Arts, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS
Time: Tea, coffee & registration at 10.15 am - Workshop begins at 10.30 am and ends by 1.00 pm
Date: Tuesday, 8th October
This event is held in collaboration with the World of James Herriot and Herriot Country Tourism Group
We'll cover:
- Why are visitors so interested in James Herriot - what do we need to do to encourage them to visit and stay longer?
- How screen tourism can benefit your business, and attract international visitors.
- Some straight-forward marketing tips and techniques to help you appeal to visitors
- An overview of the opportunities presented by the screening of All Creatures Great and Small in the UK and USA, and strong interest from USA, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland and Australia
- How you can be ready to welcome international visitors
This session is run by Susan Briggs who has over 30 years' tourism marketing experience. John Gallery from the Herriot Country Tourism Group will also present their work and some recent successes and opportunities.
These events are designed for businesses such as accommodation, visitor attractions, activity providers, and creative, retail, food and drink businesses.
Book your place now - Thirsk & Herriot Country - 8th October
This session would normally cost £35+VAT per person. Thanks to UKSPF funding, it is FREE to visitor-facing tourism & hospitality businesses in North Yorkshire.
This programme is delivered in partnership with the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub, and funded by North Yorkshire Council. For the purposes of reporting and to provide ongoing support, your registration data will be shared with these organisations. By completing this registration form, you consent to your information being shared. Please see the Growth Hub’s privacy notice here.
Please note these events are not suitable for suppliers to the industry such as consultants and designers.
North Yorkshire tourism and hospitality businesses can benefit free from this programme of practical marketing support called 'Boost'. The programme is a collaboration between The Tourism Network (Susan Briggs), the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, and North Yorkshire Council. It is funded by North Yorkshire Council, as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
