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March 2021

Sign up for free business recovery webinar with Google Digital Garage - Get your Business Visible on Google09-03-2021
What can you expect from this free Google Digital Garage webinar?
A presence on Google Search and Maps can help customers find you more easily…
Calling all accommodation providers - join our webinar with TXGB04-03-2021
We’re driving local tourism recovery, by partnering with Tourism Exchange GB (TXGB).
This means the opportunity to work with us to move…
Introducing Aldermans, a local Devon business with the solution for extra portable hand wash stations03-03-2021
New portable sink provides extra hand washing, anywhere

Plymouth metal fabricator Aldermans has launched a cost-effective portable…
March Newsletter02-03-2021
Click here to read the March edition of the Visit Devon Members newsletter.
Update from Sally Everton - Director02-03-2021
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…

February 2021

‘We’re Good To Go’ participants get global ‘Safe Travels’ stamp26-02-2021
Visit England and Visit Britain are delighted to announce that businesses in the UK registered to the ‘We’re Good To Go’…
Roadmap for easing of restrictions in England announced23-02-2021
In his statement to the House of Commons today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the government roadmap that outlines how lockdown…
Join the Google Digital Garage - Writing for Social Media webinar18-02-2021
Writing for Social Media Webinar, Thursday 25th February, 11 am - 12noon.
Engaging copy can help you say more with less when posting on your…
We're teaming up with Beyonk to allow visitors to book direct with you! 10-02-2021
Visit Devon has teamed up with Beyonk, a direct booking service, to allow you to sell tickets through Visit Devon as part of your membership. This…
We're Good to Go Programme Extended10-02-2021
Visit England have extended the We’re Good to Go industry standard programme for the next few m
Update from Sally Everton - Director08-02-2021
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…

January 2021

Vacancy: Chair for Visit Devon Community Interest Company29-01-2021
Chair for Visit Devon Community Interest Company
Applications by 28 February 2021
Visit Devon, one of Britain’s leading Destination…
Latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-1922-01-2021
New Government guidance is now available on two coronavirus funding schemes - the Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG (Closed) Addendum) and the…
Join TXGB to promote your business to Rugby League World Cup fans21-01-2021
If you are a tourism supplier in a Rugby League World Cup 2021 host destination, join Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB) to sell your product to…
Are you ready for Natasha's Law?21-01-2021
From October, all food businesses will be required to provide full ingredient lists and allergen labells on all packaged food. To help you prepare…
Latest inbound and domestic insights from VisitBritain21-01-2021
Join in VisitBritain and Visit England's upcoming webinar on domestic and inbound insights and tourism bookability. Taking place on 28th January,…
Be part of the Escape the Everyday at home campaign21-01-2021
VisitBritain and Visit England are shining a spotlight on English businesses' virtual attractions and experiences across their social media…
Latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-19 from VisitBritain/Visit England19-01-2021
Travel corridors suspended
From 4.00 am on Monday 18 January all travel corridors with the UK have been suspended – meaning…
New mental wellbeing service for Devon businesses launching in January08-01-2021
A Devon charity is launching a pilot ‘Listening Ear’ service to provide a safe space for Devon business owners to chat about…
Coronavirus Business Impact Survey08-01-2021
Visit Devon are working with other partners across the South West
region in undertaking a business impact survey to collect more hard
evidence…
Meet tour operators and travel buyers at Britain and Ireland Marketplace (BIM) 202107-01-2021
English businesses are being supported to attend ETOA's Britain and Ireland Marketplace on 26th January to meet virtually with international tour…
Sign up for free webinar on Coach Tourism07-01-2021
The first of Visit Britain / Visit England's business recovery webinar series for 2021 will take place on 14th January at 11 am and will focus on…
Applications to attend ExploreGB Virtual are now open07-01-2021
The flagship annual travel trade event, Explore GB, will take place virtually from 1st - 5th March 2021.
Applications for UK travel trade…
Update from Sally Everton - Director05-01-2021
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…

December 2020

Changes to England's Tier Covid restrictions31-12-2020
In a statement to the House of Commons on 30th December, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that several areas of England would…
Latest updates from VisitBritain and VisitEngland15-12-2020
VisitBritain and VisitEngland has updated their latest guidance regarding coronavirus.
Information on eligibility for Christmas Support Payment…
Get top tips on welcoming disabled visitors10-12-2020
Visit England’s ‘Easy Does it’ guide has been published to help businesses make simple, low-cost changes to improve their…
Images and footage of Britain wanted10-12-2020
Visit England are seeking high quality footage and images of Britain to use in their activities. You can find the submission deadlines below…
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

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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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

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…
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…
Covid 19 Business Impact Survey14-10-2020
See the survey here.
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…