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How to create a new tourism experience

New experiences

Are you considering creating a new tourism experience?

It could be something completely new, or a collaboration between businesses, or offer visitors an opportunity to learn something that enhances their visit.

We may be able to help you develop new experiences, with advice and possible funding so do get in touch if you’d like some support (susan@tourismnetwork.co.uk)

Here are some questions to consider:

Can you offer an opportunity to learn something new, sample an activity, watch or enjoy somet…

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Eden Camp Literature Exchange Day

Eden Camp are once again hosting their popular, annual event on 20 March. It's your chance to collect leaflets/guides and meet over 30 attractions in the local area. Come and say hello, we’ll have a stand so you can collect this year’s Out and About guide. You need to bring this invitation on the day to gain entry, but don’t need to book.Screenshot 2024-02-28 at 11.48.32

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Team Update - Dom & Phoebe

Dom Headshot copyWe're pleased to introduce Dominic Barry as the North York Moors National Park Authority's Cycling Development Manager, a brand-new role to help shape the direction of cycling within the National Park.

Dom previously worked for Forestry England as a Recreation Manager, helping to improve the offer through working with new stakeholders, delivering events and diversifying income streams.  He's also spent time working abroad in the ski and outdoor industry. 

Dom is hoping to connect more people (…

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Copyright free images

We have recently made aware that some businesses may have been contacted by a company alleging that they owe copyright fees for the use of some images which were provided by the North York Moors National Park. If you are contacted, you don't need to pay the fee. We suggest you respond with the following wording: 

We can confirm that the rights to the Bridestones image in question was purchased by the North York Moors National Park on a copyright free basis. Our records include documentation cle…

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Countryside Code

With a busy summer season coming up we want to ensure that all visitors are looking after our towns, villages, and surrounding landscape.

The Yorkshire Land Network have created ‘the Countryside Code’ a light-hearted video with a serious message, featuring young rangers as they stumble across some common mistakes visitors make.

You can download videos to post to your own channels here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zqpehwci2f62in2/AADHXhcRh0U2DBqBsO7lHLSma?dl=0

or copy and paste the YouTube link …

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Great Yorkshire Show

Here's a message from Emma at North Yorkshire Council: 

Great Yorkshire Show - Partner packages

Following the launch of the new unitary council – North Yorkshire Council – the tourism teams from across the county are coming together to host a stand at the Great Yorkshire Show, taking place at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate between 11th – 14th July 2023.

If you would like to join us on the stand to promote your business to a potential audience of over 140,000 and help to position …

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Accessibility: even more important than you may have realised?

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The Euan's Guide Access Survey is the longest running and largest survey of its kind in the UK. 

Now in its eighth year, the results of the 2022 Euan's Guide Access Survey are available: 

  • 72% have found accessibility information on a venue’s website to be misleading, confusing or inaccurate
  • 74% have experienced a disappointing trip or having had to change plans due to poor accessibility
  • 51% said reviews from other disabled people improve their confidence when visiting new places
  • 46% have …

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Become a North York Moors National Park Champion

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This is a sneak peak at something we're just getting started with. I initially called it 'Ambassadors' but decided 'Champions' is less stuffy and more celebratory. You don't need to be super-human to participate! I can't give you all the details yet, but here's an outline which I hope will convince some of you to get involved and be the initial pioneer champions - or guinea pigs...

We'd like to work more closely with some people/businesses who really love their area and want to collaborate to r…

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Recommendations & community

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[Image: Ceri Oakes]

I've often talked about the importance of insider tips and recommendations. As money gets tighter, visitors will hesitate to spend their hard-earned cash and they will need more reassurance than ever before. Even when people have money, they appreciate insider tips. 

Visitors won't want to waste money so they want to know they're doing the 'right thing' to spend. They'll also want to feel they're spending money with businesses and individuals who 'deserve' their custom. 

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