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December 2020

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  Update from Sally Everton - Director02-12-2020

  Visit Devon’s Director Sally Everton has been busy continuing to drive promotion of Devon as a county and keeping tourism industry up to date…

November 2020

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  Devon is in tier 2 - announced today26-11-2020

  DEVON is in tier 2: High alert

  This is for areas with a higher or rapidly rising level of infections, where some additional restrictions need to be…

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  Tourism Society announce Think Tank webinar series26-11-2020

  The Tourism Society has announced a programme of Think Tank webinars with leading industry figures. Details of the dates and speakers are as…

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  Get the latest official guidance during COVID-19 26-11-2020

  The England Business Advice Hub helps tourism businesses access the latest support during COVID-19, from sources of funding to the official…

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  Share your England news for 202126-11-2020

  If you have any events, anniversaries or activities coming up in 2021 in your business or destination, we would like to hear from you.

  This…

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  New MeetEngland business events recovery video26-11-2020

  A new MeetEngland international recovery campaign for business events has been launched in the lead up to IBTM World Virtual (8-10 December)…

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  Annual travel trade event, ExploreGB, goes virtual for 202126-11-2020

  VisitBritain and Visit England are delighted to announce that their annual global travel trade event, ExploreGB, will go virtual for 2021,…

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  Google Digital Garage - Create Videos with YouTube24-11-2020

  Visit England and Visit Britain are pleased to be partnering with Google Digital Garage who provide free online and live webinar digital skills…

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  Chance for businesses to join Made in Devon for a year for FREE20-11-2020

  Fifty Devon businesses have the chance to join trading standard’s Made in Devon scheme with their first year of membership free.

  Consumers…

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  Register for Visit England webinars now 19-11-2020

  Register for VisitEngland's two up coming business recovery webinars, find out more about them below and sign up now. 

  1 - Micro…

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  Visit Devon Members update - November 12-11-2020

  Click here to see the latest Visit Devon members newsletter for all the lastest updates and information. 

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  Devon tops searches as staycation destination12-11-2020

  In research undertaken by Dayinsure, it has been revealed that Devon is one of the top destinations for staycations with the South West topping…

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  Are you ready for Brexit? 12-11-2020

  The UK is leaving the EU, Single Market and Customs Union meaning that there are new rules in place for businesses from 1st January 2021…

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  Promote your accessible experiences with Rosie Jones12-11-2020

  Comedienne Rosie Jones has been travelling around the UK to find the most accessible destinations for a new Channel 4 show, Mission: Accessible,…

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  Join business events and webinars this December12-11-2020

  Don’t forget to secure your place at VisitEngland and VisitBritain’s upcoming free webinars.

  On 26th November, they will be looking at…

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  Be part of Escape The Everyday at Home12-11-2020

  As part of the latest lockdown restrictions in England, VisitEngland and VisitBritain have adapted their domestic marketing campaign to Escape the…

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  Visit Devon joins the Great South West Tourism Partnership02-11-2020

  DMOs (Destination Management Organisations) and the SWTA (South West Tourism Alliance) have come together across the South West to form the Great…

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  Update from Sally Everton, Visit Devon Director02-11-2020

  Visit Devon’s Director Sally Everton has been busy continuing to drive promotion of Devon as a county and keeping tourism industry up to date…

October 2020

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  The Tier System, Factsheet and FAQs from UK Hospitality and partners15-10-2020

  UK Hospitality, British Beer and Pub Association and British Institute of Inn Keeping have created the linked document full of advice regarding the…

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  Ian Stuart 1st August 1964 – 3rd October 202015-10-2020

  Ian with his wife Philippa and their son, Jake.

  Ian Stuart was born in Exmouth on 1st August 1964. Ian’s mother frequently remarks that…

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  Covid 19 Business Impact Survey14-10-2020

  See the survey here.

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  Update from Sally Everton, Visit Devon Director14-10-2020

  Visit Devon’s Director Sally Everton has been busy continuing to drive promotion of Devon as a county and keeping tourism industry up to date…

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  Are you Good to Go? 08-10-2020

  Over 40,000 businesses have now signed up for the We’re Good to Go industry standard which supports you to align to current…

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  Take part in the Escape the Everyday autumn campaign08-10-2020

  Get involved in our domestic campaign, Escape The Everyday, to inspire UK residents to book a trip this autumn and winter.

  Developed in…

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  Register for new business recovery, business events and travel trade webinars08-10-2020

  Visit England’s second series of Business Recovery Webinars begin on 15th October with a look at the latest Inbound and Domestic Research and…

September 2020

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  Latest communication from Visit Devon24-09-2020

  Click here to see the latest communication from Visit Devon. 

  Included: 

  New Job retention scheme

  Business interruption…

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  New partnership with Be the Business to help fuel economic recovery24-09-2020

  Be the Business, the Heart of the South West LEP, TDA and Destination Management Organisations across Devon and Somerset announce a new partnership…

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  Latest guidance from UK Government11-09-2020

  Further to the Prime Minister’s statement  outlining the new rule of six in England, the o

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  Free allergen awareness webinars for businesses11-09-2020

  Do you run a food or catering business in Devon, Somerset, Torbay or Plymouth? Learn how to control allergens in the food you serve at a free webinar…

August 2020

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  Only one month left to enter South West Tourism Awards 19-08-2020

  This year's South West Tourism Excellence awards will close for all entries on 20th September, so time is running out to get your entries in!…

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  Only one month left to enter South West Tourism Awards 19-08-2020

  This year's South West Tourism Excellence awards will close for all entries on 20th September, so time is running out to get your entries in!…

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  Free training: Get Started with Analytics with Google Digital Garage14-08-2020

  VisitEngland are pleased to be partnering with Google Digital Garage who provide free online and live webinar digital skills training to…

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  Latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-1914-08-2020

  VisitEngland has shared two significant updates for the tourism industry made by the Government, one regarding the resumption of the…

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  Guidance on holidays in areas with local coronavirus restrictions from Visit Englanfd11-08-2020

  The Government has published guidance for England on what people should do if they are on holiday in an area with local coronavirus (COVID-19)…

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  Updates from Visit England RE Covid-1903-08-2020

  We wanted to share the latest announcements with you including the Prime Minister's statement today that outlined some changes that will be…

July 2020

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  Latest COVID-19 updates and guidance for businesses from Visit England31-07-2020

  Statement regarding the latest guidance for businesses from Visit Britain and Visit England is below. 

  We are pleased to share with you the…

June 2020

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  Today's Webinar with PASCUK - getting ready to open24-06-2020

  Thank you to all that attended this morning's webinar with Visit Devon and PASCUK. Thanks go to Alistair Handyside and Sally Everton.

  If you…

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  Re-opening your Restaurant, Casual Dining, Quick Service, Café or Coffee Shop business safely and producing your risk assessment09-06-2020

  COVID-19 SECURE

  Re-opening your Restaurant, Casual Dining, Quick Service, Café or Coffee Shopbusiness safely and producing your risk…

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  Re-opening your visitor attraction and producing your Risk Assessment09-06-2020

  COVID-19 SECURE

  Re-opening your visitor attraction and producing your Risk Assessment

  This document has been produced in conjunction…

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  Reopening guidelines for Accommodation09-06-2020

  COVID-19 SECURE

  Re-opening your Accommodation and producing your Risk Assessment

  This document has been produced in conjunction with…

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  Government Working Safely During COVID-19 Guidelines09-06-2020

  We are pleased to forward and share with you (see attached) the DRAFT Government Working Safely During COVID-19…

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  Government Working Safely During COVID-19 Guidelines09-06-2020

  We are pleased to forward and share with you (see attached) the DRAFT Government Working Safely During COVID-19…

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  A brief guide to reopening01-06-2020

  Following government updates, it is expected that many businesses will be able to reopen from the 4th July providing that adequate social distancing…

May 2020

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  English Tourism Week 202018-05-2020

  English Tourism Week takes place between 25th and 31st May, however, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Visit England has made a few…

April 2020

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  Councils In Devon Support Cornwall’s Call for Visitors to Stay Away This Easter06-04-2020

  Councillors from some of Devon’s local authorities have joined the call by Cornwall Council for people not to visit Devon and Cornwall this…

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  Covid-19 update from PASC UK06-04-2020

  PASC UK, the Professional Association of Self Caterers UK, has released new information for their members. Information about the support that members…

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  Latest COVID-19 updates: 3 April 202003-04-2020

  The Chancellor has today announced the following:

  An extension of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to ensure all…

March 2020

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  Statement from the cabinet office regarding Covid-19 FAQs26-03-2020

  In a statement from the Cabinet office released today, they have said the following: 

  "We have been updating guidance as much as…

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  Fill in survey to monitor Covid-19 effects on business24-03-2020

  Following the Government statement released over the weekend, it is now confirmed that visits to second homes, campsites, caravan parks etc. do…

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  Support for businesses and employees affected by COVID-1923-03-2020

  During the current crisis surrounding Covid-19, the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer have announced measures that focus on…