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Visit Herts’ latest Economic Impact Model for 2020 published today shows the severe initial impact on the county’s visitor economy from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A brand-new project to deliver culture-led regeneration across Hertfordshire has been given the green light.

Last week, the City Nation Place conference took place with some fascinating and dynamic speakers.  Read the blog to find out the key takeaways.

Kent celebrates national acclaim as it is placed 4th on Lonely Planet's best regions to visit in the world in 2022.

Go To Places has commented on the Chancellor's Spending Plans

Read the latest blog from Go To Places with top tips on how to design and market a low season tourism experience........

CEO Deirdre Wells has commented on the announcement that Hollywood based Sunset Studios are planning a new £700m film and TV studios in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire:

CEO Deirdre Wells welcomes the Government's new plan to build back the UK's tourism industry.

Nigel Huddleston MP, Minister for Tourism and Sport, received a warm welcome from Kent businesses during English Tourism Week in May as he enjoyed a tour around the Garden of England from Chief Executive Deirdre Wells OBE.

Last week, The Tourism Society held a very thought provoking and well attended discussion on the future of English Destination Management Organisations (DMOs).

Go To Places in partnership with Global Media and Travelmole held a roundtable discussion for senior representatives from over 20 Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) based all over the UK in order to share experiences, lessons learned and to update each other on plans for 2021.