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January 2019

• Chinese & International Reporting 2018/19Wednesday, 16th January 2019
• England's Great South West Peninsula Update MeetingWednesday, 16th January 2019
• Visit Somerset Outdoor Pursuits Networking ConferenceTuesday, 15th January 2019
• January NewsletterTuesday, 15th January 2019
• Weston College expands apprenticeship partnership with Wessex WaterTuesday, 15th January 2019

December 2018

• Enter the Awards for ExcellenceTuesday, 18th December 2018
• Meet GB registeration now openTuesday, 18th December 2018
• Advice on food labellingTuesday, 18th December 2018
• College earns prestigious accolade after comprehensive staff surveyMonday, 10th December 2018
• Somerset Tourism Environmental strategy Friday, 7th December 2018
• December NewsletterThursday, 6th December 2018
• College and staff dominate award shortlistsTuesday, 4th December 2018
• Dunster by candlelight 2018Monday, 3rd December 2018

November 2018

• Tourism sector deal updateThursday, 29th November 2018
• Highlights from recent international marketing eventsThursday, 29th November 2018
• Weston College advances into flexible digital learningWednesday, 28th November 2018
• College students compete against professionals in live painting eventThursday, 22nd November 2018
• Lloyds Bank Fraud SeminarFriday, 16th November 2018
• Weston College & Visit Somerset preparing businesses for the futureWednesday, 14th November 2018
• Weston College at the forefront of T Level revolutionWednesday, 7th November 2018
• England’s Great South West Peninsula updateTuesday, 6th November 2018
• November NewsletterFriday, 2nd November 2018
• MyMicrogap – VisitEngland’s new domestic campaignThursday, 1st November 2018

October 2018

• Leisure companies lobby governmentThursday, 25th October 2018
• How is tourist spending impacting UK hotels and restaurants?Tuesday, 23rd October 2018
• ROSE Award winners revealedThursday, 18th October 2018
• Regional Mayor announces plans to deliver an ambitious suburban rail networkThursday, 11th October 2018
• Hold your Christmas Party at Cadbury House and as a Visit Somerset member get a 10% discountWednesday, 10th October 2018
• Over £1 billion generated by tourism businessesWednesday, 10th October 2018
• October NewsletterThursday, 4th October 2018
• Get involved with English Tourism WeekThursday, 4th October 2018

September 2018

• Weston College Celebrates the Grand Opening of The Grove Restaurant and Training Kitchen Tuesday, 25th September 2018
• Up & coming 'must attend' events supporting Visit Somerset membersMonday, 24th September 2018
• Visit Somerset & Weston College Technology Team Join Forces to Upskill the County’s Visitor EconomyMonday, 24th September 2018
• Bath and Bristol both in top 20 visited citiesMonday, 24th September 2018
• NHS70: Weston-super-Mare celebrates staff at Weston General HospitalTuesday, 18th September 2018
• Shining a spot light on good Social Mobility practice in the county.Monday, 17th September 2018
• Visit Somerset has teamed up with its counter parts in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset to create a new ground-breaking partnership to promote England’s Great South West Peninsula.Monday, 17th September 2018
• Somerset press coverageThursday, 13th September 2018
• Mendip Visitor Economy ConferenceThursday, 13th September 2018
• Visit Somerset gains crucial research funding to support disability and a more socially inclusive Somerset visitor economy .Thursday, 13th September 2018
• STILL TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON BRISTOL AIRPORT DRAFT NOISE ACTION PLAN Thursday, 13th September 2018
• September NewsletterFriday, 7th September 2018
• Mendip Visitor Economy Conference 27th September 2018Wednesday, 5th September 2018
• Somerset receive EDF/Hinkley Point C staff magazine publicity Wednesday, 5th September 2018
• Letter to MP's regarding Airbnb Tuesday, 4th September 2018
• Council panel to investigate impact of Airbnb Tuesday, 4th September 2018
• £1.3bn Hinkley contracts ‘just the tip of the iceberg’ for South WestMonday, 3rd September 2018

August 2018

• Three more famous food brands join Visit SomersetTuesday, 28th August 2018
• ExploreGB 2019Thursday, 23rd August 2018
• New research shows more Brits are holidaying at home over the bank holidayThursday, 23rd August 2018
• Visit Somerset prepares for China visit in support of wider international aims for its membersWednesday, 22nd August 2018
• Visit Somerset begins to see the signs of a promising E Commerce platform as positive work prevails taking on the Online Travel Agents.Friday, 17th August 2018
• 2018 Skills Expo at Winter Gardens, on 17th OctoberMonday, 13th August 2018
• See the latest results from the GB Day Visits SurveyThursday, 9th August 2018
• Annual Attractions Survey shows growth Thursday, 9th August 2018
• Somerset receives international reviewsTuesday, 7th August 2018
• MPs back call for level playing field for Air BnB properties. Monday, 6th August 2018
• August NewsletterFriday, 3rd August 2018
• Innovative chef apprenticeship programme up for regional awardThursday, 2nd August 2018

July 2018

• Weston College partners with Simian to open CISRS regional centreMonday, 30th July 2018
• Visit Somerset digital strategy takes major new inclusive development Wednesday, 18th July 2018
• Major boost for North East Somerset’s tourism Monday, 16th July 2018
• Digital Marketing - helping us to help youMonday, 16th July 2018
• Three new easyJet routes taking flight from Bristol this winterMonday, 16th July 2018
• New website agency appointed to create the new official digital window on the county of Somerset. Sunday, 15th July 2018
• TMI convention comes to BristolThursday, 12th July 2018
• Julys NewsletterWednesday, 11th July 2018
• Visit Somerset and Tesco Join Forces to support Somerset Food and Drink SuppliersTuesday, 10th July 2018
• Weston College Changes the Lives of Over 200 PeopleTuesday, 10th July 2018
• Important Chinese news as Visit Somerset starts planning the Destination China Britain Trip with Visit Devon in November 2018.Wednesday, 4th July 2018
• Visitor Operations Manager at Bishops PalaceWednesday, 4th July 2018
• 2018 Buy Somerset plans to be launched Thursday 5th July at Buy Somerset conference at Sheppy's CiderMonday, 2nd July 2018
• College Named Regional Apprenticeship Training Provider Of The YearMonday, 2nd July 2018

June 2018

• Weston College Welcomes 400 GCSE Students for a Ground-breaking Hospitality Industry Taster Day for Local Schools with The Chefs’ Forum AcademyFriday, 29th June 2018
• Weston College staff win Silver Teaching Awards in the 2018 Pearson Teaching Awards Tuesday, 26th June 2018
• Celebrating Somerset's coverageWednesday, 20th June 2018
• College Celebrates Apprentices And Businesses At Annual Awards CeremonyMonday, 18th June 2018
• Book your place for VIBE nowThursday, 14th June 2018
• In the tourism industry? – get this date in your diary!Thursday, 14th June 2018
• Colleges’ ‘South West Institute of Future Technologies’ Shortlisted For Government FundsThursday, 7th June 2018
• Major procurement business 'The Procurement Company' join Visit Somerset in an effort to drive better value for Somerset businessesThursday, 7th June 2018
• Junes NewsletterFriday, 1st June 2018
• Colleges’ ‘South West Institute of Future Technologies’ Shortlisted For Government FundsFriday, 1st June 2018

May 2018

• Romans Baths’ Summer Evening previewWednesday, 30th May 2018
• Weston College reaches 200 apprenticeship pledges with 29 days to spare!Thursday, 24th May 2018
• College Employs Cyber Security ExpertWednesday, 23rd May 2018
• College Launches Aspiring Manager Programme With Avon Fire And RescueWednesday, 23rd May 2018
• Sixth Form Student Wins Young Enterprise AwardWednesday, 23rd May 2018
• Tourism Awards entry deadline extended to 5th JuneFriday, 18th May 2018
• Latest legislative updates for Somerset businessesFriday, 18th May 2018
• The Martin Roberts FoundationFriday, 18th May 2018
• CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVALWednesday, 16th May 2018
• Tourism Awards ‘Sponsor Workshop’ Wednesday, 16th May 2018
• The Visit Somerset Summer Conference 2018Tuesday, 15th May 2018
• Weston College held a successful fundraising week in MarchThursday, 10th May 2018
• Don’t miss out on your application to this year’s Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards!Wednesday, 9th May 2018
• College Wins Bristol Educational Award ​ Friday, 4th May 2018
• Roman Baths among winners of awardsThursday, 3rd May 2018
• Great Somerset Days Out Voucher MapWednesday, 2nd May 2018
• Bloggers Update from West Somerset thanks to Visit Britain & Visit SomersetTuesday, 1st May 2018

April 2018

• Thursday, 26th April 2018
• Visit Somerset & Visit Britain Nordic - Scandinavian Press TripThursday, 26th April 2018
• A Hospitality Industry Taster DayThursday, 26th April 2018
• Royal Visit To Weston-super-MareThursday, 26th April 2018
• Somerset sees more international visitors than Devon & Cornwall combined as Visit Somerset to launch major international drive Friday, 20th April 2018
• Craft Cider Maker Goes NationalTuesday, 17th April 2018
• First Blogger Influencer retreat comes to West Somerset & Exmoor thanks to Visit Britain & Visit SomersetMonday, 16th April 2018
• MARCH SOCIAL MEDIA FIGURES 2018 Monday, 16th April 2018
• Visit Somerset Food & Drink Update Wednesday, 11th April 2018
• UCW to Host Digital Business Solutions ShowcaseThursday, 5th April 2018
• Weston College Halfway To Beating Apprenticeship TargetThursday, 5th April 2018
• College Receives Beacon Award For Students With Learning Difficulties And DisabilitiesThursday, 5th April 2018
• You can enter now for the Business Leader AwardsThursday, 5th April 2018

March 2018

• 2018/19 BRISTOL, BATH AND SOMERSET TOURISM AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRYThursday, 29th March 2018
• Visit Somerset AGM secured for 2018Wednesday, 28th March 2018
• Free video marketing education opportunities Wednesday, 28th March 2018
• Visit Somerset finally finds a voice!Wednesday, 28th March 2018
• North Somerset professionals gather for launch networking eventTuesday, 27th March 2018
• Date for the Visit Somerset summer conference confirmed with an incredible line up.Tuesday, 27th March 2018
• Extra train capacity boost for South West underwayMonday, 26th March 2018
• Location, Location, Location  - you’ve got that in beautiful Somerset. Premises, Premises, Premises……Monday, 26th March 2018
• College Accepts Royal HonourThursday, 22nd March 2018
• College Receives Beacon Award For Students With Learning Difficulties And DisabilitiesFriday, 16th March 2018
• Important Digital Announcement from Visit Somerset Thursday, 15th March 2018
• One hundred & ninety seven thousand people reached through Visit Somerset's first Digital Festival Thursday, 1st March 2018

February 2018

• RDPE Growth Programme Grants for Tourism & Food Processing everything you need to know at our free events. Tuesday, 27th February 2018
• Making Cloud accounting work for you & your business.Monday, 26th February 2018
• Visit Somerset gives official support of the National B&B industry with the National B&B Day Sunday, 25th February 2018
• Somerset's major Solicitor Lyons Bowe joins Visit Somerset membership in support of better legal practice in SomersetSunday, 25th February 2018
• CEO of Visit Somerset invited to the House of Commons to celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Chinese AmbassadorSunday, 25th February 2018
• GIVING START UPS A STORYTELLING BOOST WITH ENTERPRISE NATIONSunday, 25th February 2018
• Wi-Fi experience in hospitality - the world of mobility in 2018Sunday, 25th February 2018
• 5 essentials for building a great hotel or B&B websiteSunday, 25th February 2018
• Sold out digital festival brings business minds to the seaside Friday, 23rd February 2018
• More positive testimonials come in supporting Visit Somerset's current strategy Monday, 19th February 2018
• Visit Somerset launch new hard copy 'News Letter' Monday, 19th February 2018
• Digital insight as Visit Somerset begins to set its vision for members and the Somerset EconomyMonday, 19th February 2018
• New Website content already being created as Video takes the lead. Sunday, 18th February 2018
• Visit Somerset CEO appointed as new board member of Somerset Activity Sports Partnership Monday, 12th February 2018
• New Director appointed to the Visit Somerset teamMonday, 12th February 2018
• Plunge Deep Down into The Coal Mines of Radstock with Museum’s New Virtual Reality ExperienceWednesday, 7th February 2018
• Visit Somerset CEO awarded Chartered Marketing status for 8th year running!Monday, 5th February 2018

January 2018

• 200 in 100 Ready to LaunchTuesday, 30th January 2018
• Major National Newspaper publicising Somerset Half Term Things to See & do!Tuesday, 30th January 2018
• College Partners With Visit SomersetTuesday, 30th January 2018
• The latest on Booking Direct as Visit Somerset agrees further funds to boost accommodation providers direct reachThursday, 25th January 2018
• Visit Somerset Marketing Plans 2018/19 Thursday, 25th January 2018
• Looking back at 2017 Digital Statistics Thursday, 25th January 2018
• Somerset & Exmoor Tourism Business Survey - We need your supportMonday, 22nd January 2018
• Free workshops in Sedgemoor on how the England Coast Path can benefit your businessFriday, 19th January 2018
• South West business Albert Goodman joins Visit Somerset in support of the county’s growing visitor economy.Friday, 12th January 2018
• Major Somerset Gin Producer Newton House Gin wins prestigious national award! Friday, 12th January 2018
• Digital learning festival for beginners brought to you by Visit Somerset Monday, 8th January 2018
• What is the Visit Somerset team doing during this week coming.Monday, 8th January 2018

December 2017

• US - New York Publishing house British Heritage Travel -announces partnership with Visit Somerset.Friday, 22nd December 2017
• The Somerset Toiletry Company see Gift of the Year 2018 shortlistingWednesday, 20th December 2017
• Christmas Message from Visit Somerset Chairman Tuesday, 19th December 2017
• Visit Somerset 'Trader of the Week' The Grown Up Marshmallow Company!Monday, 18th December 2017
• What is GDPR? Are you looking after your data processing properly?Monday, 18th December 2017
• PR Weekly events summary already capturing imagination of media editors in UK Friday, 15th December 2017
• Visit Somerset PR team busy over the Christmas period supporting 2018 Food & Drink strategy! Friday, 15th December 2017
• ACCLAIMED AUTHOR JEFFREY ARCHER IS NEW SOMERSET AMBASSADORThursday, 14th December 2017
• Visit Somerset - Trader of the Week - 'Newton House Gin'.Monday, 11th December 2017
• LOCAL BUSINESSES URGED TO HELP PROMOTE SOMERSET IN NEW TOURISM DRIVEFriday, 8th December 2017

November 2017

• Visit Somerset Food & Drink & Non Food Awareness/Commercial Strategy 2018Wednesday, 15th November 2017
• More new Intercity Express Trains enter service Routes extended to include Weston-Super-Mare and TauntonWednesday, 15th November 2017
• News Release Issued on behalf of the joint Burnham-on-Sea Bathing Water Quality GroupTuesday, 14th November 2017
• Double Top for The Luttrell Arms HotelFriday, 10th November 2017
• October Social Media developments Visit Somerset Thursday, 9th November 2017
• Major Tourism advocate and influencer talks about Visit Somerset E Book at Visit Britain conference in London this week.Friday, 3rd November 2017
• Somerset's Food & Drink in International light as Visit Somerset invited to Visit Britain International Media DayThursday, 2nd November 2017

October 2017

• Ringing Endorsement for Visit Somersets work in the county by local businesses.Tuesday, 31st October 2017
• CEO Review for 2017 Sunday, 29th October 2017
• Members of Visit Somerset representing the South West at Downing StreetTuesday, 24th October 2017
• Somerset Food & Drink to be showcased to international & Domestic media in London.Monday, 23rd October 2017
• Booking for this years Visit Somerset conference and AGM is now open.Thursday, 19th October 2017
• Somerset sees new £16 Million new walking route launched into the regional visitor economy.Friday, 13th October 2017
• First Mendip Visitor Economy Conference was a resounding success.Friday, 13th October 2017
• CHINESE TRAVEL TRADE BUYERS SAMPLE CAVE AGED CHEDDAR TOUR AND MORE OF SOMERSET'S FOOD & DRINK INDUSTRYFriday, 13th October 2017

September 2017

• Visit Somerset the County's official tourism body - supporting Somerset County Council Child services team.Tuesday, 26th September 2017
• August 2017 Social Media results Visit SomersetMonday, 18th September 2017
• Don't miss your opportunity to appear in the Visit Somerset Guide 2018Friday, 15th September 2017
• More positive endorsements from China's largest Online Travel Agents with another successful familiarisation trip signed off by Visit SomersetTuesday, 12th September 2017
• Glowing Feed Back coming in from Familiarisation visit with Visit Somerset & the Roman Baths/ Best Western Swan Hotel. Monday, 11th September 2017
• Visit Somerset team engage with largest Travel Operator in China with positive feedback Tuesday, 5th September 2017

August 2017

• Visit Somerset starts a monthly economic indicator survey. Wednesday, 30th August 2017
• GWR Trains supported by Visit Somerset launch a further six translations of day visits leaflet.Wednesday, 30th August 2017
• Further Food & Drink developments can be announced for September 12th Conference. Wednesday, 30th August 2017
• Up to date web site stats for the last five months www.visitsomerset.co.uk Tuesday, 29th August 2017
• Visit Somerset makes ambitions to ensure that Somerset becomes the first SMART county in the UK as the County’s DMO secures deal with major digital provider ITEC Connect to support the DMO’s Vision.Friday, 25th August 2017
• New Free Visit Somerset Staff Training Dates in place for 2017/18 Friday, 25th August 2017
• Investment in Visit Somerset's digital future is secured Thursday, 24th August 2017
• The First Mendip Visitor Economy Conference brought to you with Visit Somerset & Discover Frome on 6th October 2017 09:30 start.Wednesday, 23rd August 2017
• EDF/Hinkley Point C Wednesday, 16th August 2017
• 'Tear up the rule book' - 'Our 24 – 7 Tourism Economy', are we really ready for 21st century tourism? Wednesday, 16th August 2017
• July Social Media Update Visit Somerset Thursday, 10th August 2017
• Buy Somerset project phase 3 conference 'the biggest yet'.Thursday, 10th August 2017

July 2017

• The first Bath and Somerset international familiarisation trip is arriving in September.Wednesday, 12th July 2017
• Prompt and reliable Visit Somerset taxi services in SomersetTuesday, 11th July 2017
• Members help steer our agenda - here's whats coming up in the next month.Tuesday, 11th July 2017
• Visit Somerset retail product opportunities Tuesday, 11th July 2017
• New data protection act rules coming in 2018 Visit Somerset preparesMonday, 10th July 2017
• Visit Somerset eye up canals as next major tourism opportunity in county.Friday, 7th July 2017
• Full digital progress update Visit Somerset for July 2017Wednesday, 5th July 2017
• Important membership notices save these dates' as AGM & further tourism/visitor/food & drink conference's announced. Wednesday, 5th July 2017
• FREE  “STAFF-CUSTOMER  INTERACTION” TRAINING  -  NOW !Monday, 3rd July 2017
• Visit Somerset launches campaign to reduce online travel agency usage so that savings of up to £5 Million can be put back into localised job & wealth creation in the county.Monday, 3rd July 2017
• Wave four visitor survey results Visit Somerset Monday, 3rd July 2017
• Major walking route finally established between Mendip AONB encounter Walking Tours and Visit Somerset.Monday, 3rd July 2017
• First Bus marketing opportunities for Visit Somerset members Monday, 3rd July 2017

June 2017

• Visit Somerset seeks regulation of Airbnb and other similar organisations as tourism sector see increases in unregulated accommodation providers growing in the county and beyond.Tuesday, 27th June 2017
• Visit Somerset Social Media update May 2017Monday, 12th June 2017

May 2017

• Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards open for entryTuesday, 30th May 2017
• The road closure and diversion at Cross in Somerset has now been lifted! Thursday, 25th May 2017
• Membership benefits just keep on growing.Thursday, 25th May 2017
• Visit Somerset and Element Skills Training are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver fully funded training to the members of Visit Somerset.Wednesday, 24th May 2017
• New Somerset Explorer charity train was launched Saturday 13th May to celebrate the life of Bob Smart ex chairman of Visit SomersetThursday, 18th May 2017
• Overall Digital/ Non Digital Visit Somerset results.Thursday, 18th May 2017
• How Visit Somerset members can upload Visit Somerset's new Interactive map to their own websites Wednesday, 17th May 2017
• Major meeting with American Travel writer/ operator from New York, as Visit Somerset eyes up North American influence. Monday, 15th May 2017
• Glastonbury Town Council takes important steps supporting the customer journey in Glastonbury Wednesday, 10th May 2017
• GWR Trains, Super Breaks and launch with Visit Somerset a trial project in the CountyWednesday, 10th May 2017
• Food & Drink project launches Wednesday, 10th May 2017
• Buy Somerset Project launches phase two with Tesco in Somerset.Tuesday, 2nd May 2017

April 2017

• Visit Somerset Easter web traffic figures smash last years results. Monday, 24th April 2017
• The one Somerset Tourism conference you cant miss thanks to the Visit Somerset team.Wednesday, 19th April 2017
• PRESS RELEASE – Wells Launches its UK City of Culture 2021 Bid in Style!Tuesday, 11th April 2017
• Great Western Railway and Superbreak MeetingTuesday, 11th April 2017
• PRESS RELEASE – “Wells to Win” - Support the Bid to be City of Culture 2021Sunday, 2nd April 2017

March 2017

• Assembly Rooms and Roman Baths win UK Wedding AwardsWednesday, 22nd March 2017
• Frome in Somerset becomes the South West regional winner of the best place to live.Sunday, 19th March 2017
• Travel from China, Japan or the Arab states to Taunton & Bridgwater in just one booking as GWR, supported by Visit Somerset, join forces with Heathrow Express and a host of airlines.Friday, 17th March 2017
• CEO Visit Somerset Update.Thursday, 16th March 2017
• Great Western Railway Updates Monday, 13th March 2017
• Latest Visit Somerset marketing communication results for February and year to date.Monday, 6th March 2017
• Other Important Tourism updates from the county.Monday, 6th March 2017
• UK City of Culture 2021Wednesday, 1st March 2017

February 2017

• Visit Somerset phase 2 February 2017 market research in conjunction with Hinkley Tourism Action PartnershipTuesday, 28th February 2017
• Buy Somerset project gets major boost as Food & drink producers are put in front of key national buyers Saturday, 25th February 2017
• 'Visit Somerset isn't just an advert', adding more member support as its looks to now save accommodation providers money.Saturday, 25th February 2017
• Visit Somerset organise further International FAM trips into region. Saturday, 25th February 2017
• The Bishop’s Palace receives a Gold Accolade from VisitEnglandWednesday, 22nd February 2017
• Membership discount to Somerset Business Show as Visit Somerset CEO and Visit Somerset Ambassador headline the Somerset Business show.Tuesday, 21st February 2017
• Are you worried about air miles and sustaining the environment, and would you prefer to buy local products?Wednesday, 8th February 2017
• Visit Somerset support Visit Britain Brazilian Country Manager visit to Bath Monday, 6th February 2017
• Roman Baths wins two South West Tourism Awards Monday, 6th February 2017
• RECORD FINALE TO TOURISM YEARMonday, 6th February 2017

January 2017

• Do you have an event to shout about?Monday, 30th January 2017
• Visit Somerset CEO Review for 2017 Sunday, 29th January 2017
• We need your Somerset content !Sunday, 29th January 2017
• Visit Somerset six months activity diary 2017.Sunday, 29th January 2017
• Brean, Burnham & Berrow, Weston super Mare - 2016 Annual Business and marketing summarySunday, 29th January 2017
• January Visit Somerset Business NewsFriday, 27th January 2017
• FROME BUSINESS BREAKFAST: HEALTHY AND WELL AT WORKTuesday, 17th January 2017

December 2016

• The biggest marketing ambitions for Somerset in 2017 now being secured.Wednesday, 21st December 2016
• Visit Somerset important business updates.Wednesday, 21st December 2016
• CHRISTMAS  MESSAGE  FROM  THE VISIT SOMERSET CHAIRMAN Tuesday, 20th December 2016
• CEO AGM presentation citing recent Marketing research around consumer trends.Friday, 16th December 2016
• Somerset Tourism Monitoring survey update AGM presentation Friday, 16th December 2016
• Visit Somerset Bath AGM 2016 - Update and future conference vision.Friday, 16th December 2016
• Ringing endorsement for Visit Somerset as County's DMO to support major attraction in 2017 on major projects!Friday, 16th December 2016
• Visit Somerset 2016 year end SEO and social media activity.Monday, 12th December 2016
• Japanese tour operators signal huge interest in Somerset after successful familiarisation trip.Wednesday, 7th December 2016

November 2016

• Recent Japanese tour operator contract sees further Japanese interest shown in Somerset.Monday, 28th November 2016
• 'Buy Somerset' Produce initiative with Visit Somerset Tuesday, 8th November 2016
• Visit Somerset AGM - 'Securing Somersets Future'Thursday, 3rd November 2016

October 2016

• New ‘Buy Somerset’ campaign to put county’s produce on the mapSunday, 23rd October 2016
• CEO of Haynes International Museum passes away leaving a huge loss to Somerset's Tourism IndustryFriday, 21st October 2016
• Visit Somerset Membership benefits with a real difference. Thursday, 6th October 2016
• August/September 2016 SEO and social media activity.Thursday, 6th October 2016
• THE MOST MAGICAL ROOM OF THE YEARMonday, 3rd October 2016

September 2016

• Finalists announced for new Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism AwardSunday, 18th September 2016
• Keynsham Town Council & Visit Somerset Summer Photography Competition WinnersSunday, 18th September 2016
• Tourism chiefs welcome the go-ahead for Hinkley Point CThursday, 15th September 2016
• Roman Baths launches ‘Beneath My Feet’ appWednesday, 7th September 2016
• 'Poldark' comes to Somerset!Friday, 2nd September 2016

August 2016

• Call out for Christmas Activity 2016Friday, 26th August 2016
• Visit Somerset now boasting one of the most sophisticated marketing communication portfolios in the UK.Monday, 8th August 2016
• RECORDS BROKEN FOR TOURISM AWARDS AS NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR UNSUNG HEROESThursday, 4th August 2016
• 'Offline digital - direct marketing' launched - supporting 'digital - online's' future!Thursday, 4th August 2016
• Visit Somerset & Hinkley Tourism Action Partnership to launch business support. Wednesday, 3rd August 2016
• New Chairman's overview of 'Visit Somerset the 'Official Destination Management Organisation for the County of Somerset' Wednesday, 3rd August 2016
• July 2016 SEO and social media activity.Monday, 1st August 2016

July 2016

• Media Activity in May, June & July 2016Friday, 29th July 2016
• Visit Somerset support in the VAT fight to see tourism VAT reduced in the UK helping the UK become more competitive.Friday, 29th July 2016
• What is the next couple of months going to look like for Visit Somerset members.Friday, 29th July 2016
• Tourism chiefs welcome the latest economic news for Hinkley Point CThursday, 28th July 2016
• Visit Somerset supports Community Funding grant applications.Wednesday, 27th July 2016
• The team at Visit Somerset officially support the Severn Estuary Partnership tackling beach litter, increasing water quality and improving the overall health of Somerset beaches. Tuesday, 26th July 2016
• All business members will now be able to share in Visit Somerset's internationally acclaimed award winning photographic library.Tuesday, 26th July 2016
• Top Members 'Tweets and facebook reach' in June 2016Monday, 4th July 2016
• What did you miss? Outstanding Spring Conference as the Visit Somerset Ei book is launched Monday, 4th July 2016
• First 6 Months update Digital/Offline statistics Visit Somerset. Sunday, 3rd July 2016

June 2016

• Visit Somerset and Destination Wells are proud to announce the 2016 International Expo Familiarisation Trip.Wednesday, 29th June 2016
• Raising our game in corporate style: Visit Somerset CEO thought for the monthFriday, 24th June 2016
• Visit Somerset to boost coastal and seaside marketing for Somerset.Wednesday, 22nd June 2016
• West Somerset Railway could see million pound boost as GWR trains launch one ticket solution for one of Somerset's leading attraction's.Saturday, 18th June 2016
• Miles Tea and Coffee become a member of Visit Somerset Monday, 13th June 2016
• Pyne's of Somerset expand againMonday, 13th June 2016

May 2016

• Visit Somerset at the Houses of Parliament for Somerset Day!Tuesday, 24th May 2016
• From Middle-earth to Somerset - new e-book launched to inspire visitors.Friday, 6th May 2016

April 2016

• Grand Pier Winner of Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction of the YearThursday, 28th April 2016
• West Somerset based Miles Tea & Coffee ranked in Best BrandsTuesday, 26th April 2016
• First Japanese Travellers are booking to use new Visit Somerset Taxi liveried chauffer serviceTuesday, 19th April 2016
• Brad Burton becomes Ambassador for Visit SomersetFriday, 8th April 2016
• Street Parish Council to play host to the first ever Visit Somerset Surgery.Sunday, 3rd April 2016
• Visit Somerset Spring Conference 2016Sunday, 3rd April 2016

March 2016

• Two FREE Visit Somerset Surgeries coming up to meet our CEO and discuss tourism plans Wednesday, 23rd March 2016
• Major digital developments for Visit Somerset as growth smashes targets set.Saturday, 19th March 2016
• Visit Somerset launch new Taxi service for the county Wednesday, 9th March 2016
• Wells MP James Heappey joins Visit Somerset CEO John Turner and Glastonbury Abbey director Janet Bell at the start of English Tourism WeekWednesday, 9th March 2016

February 2016

• Keynsham Town Council joins forces with the Official Destination Management organisation for the county of Somerset.Thursday, 18th February 2016
• MAJOR news as Visit Somerset which is now ranked number one and two for accommodation only behind TripAdvisor.Friday, 12th February 2016
• The first tourism surgery is announced as three Somerset towns now join the ranks of Visit Somerset membershipMonday, 8th February 2016
• Plans for Somerset Day launch are well underway with parliamentary support. Monday, 8th February 2016
• Visit Somerset welcomes a new staff addition.Wednesday, 3rd February 2016
• Visit Somerset becomes the leading voice of the tourism industry in the region as media give huge support to the County's DMO.Tuesday, 2nd February 2016
• Somerset gets up to date market research to help in its Marketing strategy for 2016/17Tuesday, 2nd February 2016

January 2016

• Will the UK tourism industry see greater importance, as the British Chamber of Commerce predict annual fall in overall UK Growth forecastsTuesday, 5th January 2016

December 2015

• Sherlock at TyntesfieldSunday, 27th December 2015
• Visit Somerset joins forces with Bath independent guest house association to bring you Bath news in Somerset.Sunday, 27th December 2015
• Look at our rise in digital marketing activity over the years.Friday, 18th December 2015
• International & domestic PR updates from Visit Somerset Friday, 18th December 2015
• Are you ready for Chinese Tourism Visit Somerset now takes the lead with major Chinese Tour operator ?Friday, 18th December 2015
• Visit Somerset 2015 AGM what did you miss?Thursday, 17th December 2015
• Creating value for money for our members how do you know?Thursday, 17th December 2015
• Why Somerset's a better holiday destination than Rio de Janeiro. And the National Geographic Traveller agrees!Friday, 11th December 2015
• National Geographic names Somerset in the top 16 of international places to visit in 2016 along with Washington DC and the Great Barrier Reef.Thursday, 10th December 2015
• South West Tourism Growth fund update from Visit Somerset in SwedenWednesday, 2nd December 2015

November 2015

• BBC TV Celebrity and Visit Somerset Ambassador to launch new Childrens book in aid of NSPCC at this year’s Visit Somerset AGM.Thursday, 19th November 2015

October 2015

• From Margate to Westminster, Somerset's ambitions grow !Wednesday, 21st October 2015
• Training available: How to be a brilliant host Tuesday, 20th October 2015
• Major International Expo comes to Somerset Friday, 16th October 2015
• Visit Somerset Surgery - Frome - Free EventFriday, 9th October 2015
• Beyond Banksy: Contemporary Art Attractions in SomersetFriday, 9th October 2015
• Visit Somerset Chief Executive weekly update Thursday, 8th October 2015
• West Somerset Railway Head of Commercial Services Job Opportunity Thursday, 8th October 2015

September 2015

• The impact of DismalandFriday, 25th September 2015
• Visit Somerset September newsletter is out nowThursday, 10th September 2015

January 2015

• Was your business affected by the flooding?Monday, 5th January 2015

September 2014

• CEO named chairman of Passion for SomersetSaturday, 27th September 2014
• Eden Hotel Collections Wins Prestigious AwardSaturday, 27th September 2014
• Visit Somerset AGM 2014 latest update Friday, 19th September 2014
• Holiday cottage open weekendSaturday, 13th September 2014
• French familiarisation trip for SomersetThursday, 11th September 2014
• Get involved in promoting rural tourismThursday, 11th September 2014

August 2014

• Plans for the next international familiarisation trip Saturday, 9th August 2014
• Visit Somerset from the palm of your hand /Visit Somerset from the palm of your handTuesday, 5th August 2014

July 2014

• Visit Somerset and Take One Media create joint tourism alliance to jointly market the county of Somerset Wednesday, 23rd July 2014

April 2014

• Staggering web statistics hit the STA's Visit Somerset web site at Easter, as record figures are reported again.Sunday, 20th April 2014

January 2014

• The COOL #VisitSomerset Project has commissioned some pilot ICT Workshops to take place in FebruaryFriday, 17th January 2014

December 2013

• Our sponsors Higos Insurance give latest insurance advice.Tuesday, 10th December 2013
• Clarke Willmott our sposnsors gives its latest legal update!Tuesday, 10th December 2013
• More successes being driven for the county of Somerset by Visit Somerset team.Tuesday, 10th December 2013