Visit Devon Industry blog
See all the latest industry news from Visit Devon's tourism and business partners.
This year’s Plymouth Christmas Market is not only about festive flavours and seasonal cheer, it’s also about celebrating the next generation of business talent. Market Place, the award-winning organisers behind the event, have partnered with the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) to champion…
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Devon’s Top Attractions brought their year-long 40th anniversary celebrations to a proud close with their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 26th November, hosted by Crealy Theme Park & Resort. As the final major event marking this milestone year, the event united members and leading figures…
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Newton Abbot Racecourse is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Business Club, an exclusive membership designed to bring local and regional businesses together through the excitement of racing, unique promotional opportunities, and unrivalled networking events. The Business Club offers a…
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Looking for a conference venue in South Devon? Save on your venue hire with Dartington Hall, nr Totnes. This February, Dartington Hall is offering Visit Devon members a reduced rate on meeting and conference packages. With its blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort, Dartington Hall offers…
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Government Commonwealth Heads of Government: Keir Starmer has met with Commonwealth leaders in Samoa this week. Although most leaders did turn up for the summit, India and South Africa's heads of state chose to attend a BRICS summit being held in Russia. Key headlines from the summit have…
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The Event Exeter team is thrilled to announce they have achieved the prestigious Gold ranking in the Green Meetings accreditation, positioning the University of Exeter as a leader in sustainable event venues and management. Global Recognition for Sustainable Practices The Green Meetings…
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The Carbon Action Programme is expected to launch in early Spring 2024 East Devon District Council’s Cabinet have approved a £207,000 package of decarbonisation support for local businesses and community groups. Organisations will be able to benefit from free training, carbon surveys and carbon…
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A new initiative to provide Devon and Somerset with an innovative tool to support tourism has taken another step forward. Following the successful outcome of the Feasibility Study earlier this year, the next phase of the Tourism Data Hub project will see the development and build of a cloud-based…
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Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone is a world-class, low-carbon environment for business success. Councillor Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council and Chair of Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone Board, said: “The Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone is firmly focussed on bringing…
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Exmouth’s residents and businesses are being asked to help develop proposals to improve walking and cycling facilities around the town’s railway station by completing a short survey. Proposals include wider footways, improved crossing points, upgraded bus stops and the closure of the existing…
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