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We’re good to go new industry standard launched

Visit Britain are delighted to announce the launch of a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark, in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening.

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Welcome to Yorkshire in 2021

As an esteemed voice for the South Asian Community in Yorkshire., Welcome to Yorkshire’s Vice Chairman Jas Athwal DL joins Fatimah Patel, editor of Asian Sunday News on their yellow sofa to talk about his 50 plus years in the county, his role at the organisation and some of our campaigns and hopes for the next twelve months.

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Welcome to Yorkshire Announces Tourism Recovery Tas...

As the country emerges from a second lockdown and tier systems, relating to COVID-19 restrictions, are put into place across the county, Welcome to Yorkshire is pleased to announce Calderdale’s CEO at The Piece Hall Trust Nicky Chance-Thompson DL, as the chair of their Tourism Recovery Task Group.

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White Rose Awards Tourism Stars Win While Staying In

Hundreds of people have tuned in online to watch the biggest celebration of tourism in the UK. The 2020 Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards, sponsored by York City Knights, have been held virtually for the first time ever due to the current COVID-19 lockdown.

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2021 Tour de Yorkshire Postponed

Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) have confirmed that the 2021 Tour de Yorkshire will now be postponed until 2022. The difficult decision has been made after in-depth and constructive discussions with race organisers ASO, and also after detailed consultation with all the tourism agency’s local authority partners.

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White Rose Awards 2020

It’s been confirmed that the Welcome to Yorkshire 2020 White Rose Awards will be held online for the first time in the event’s history.

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Welcome to Yorkshire Chief Executive James Mason Sta...

We welcome the September 24th COVID-19 support plan announcements by the Chancellor, as the measures will go a long way in providing a safety net that will hopefully see many tourism businesses survive the next six months, and hopefully safeguard many jobs that would otherwise be lost.

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Baa-rilliant! Welcome to Yorkshire Website Hits High...

Viewers of the brand new Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small have been flocking to Welcome to Yorkshire’s website yorkshire.com. Since its premiere on Tuesday 1st September, the hit TV adaptation has been a ratings winner.

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Ian Woosnam Senior Golf Classic Held in Yorkshire

Welcome to Yorkshire has confirmed plans to put Yorkshire on the map as a top golfing destination after working with SGH Sporting Events to help host the first professional tournament in the county for more than 20 years.

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Music and media stars launch search for a Song for Y...

Welcome to Yorkshire, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and award-winning classical opera singer Lizzie Jones MBE have launched a brand-new music competition to help celebrate and promote the county as we all adapt to life with COVID-19.

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Tree-rific!

More than a thousand trees are being planted by Welcome to Yorkshire after the successful launch of its new personal membership: “My Y”.

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Membership Payment Information Update

Welcome to Yorkshire have made important changes to the direct debit management programme responsible for Welcome to Yorkshire membership payments.

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Spirit of Yorkshire distillery’s Covid secure Burns’...

Unable to host its annual Burns’ Night supper at its Hunmanby distillery, the team at Spirit of Yorkshire is encouraging people to have an online celebration to celebrate Robbie Burns’ birthday on 25th January. Spirit of Yorkshire’s Libby Barmby has prepared a social media campaign to mark the birth date of Scotland’s famous poet. It includes links to Filey Bay’s new Tasting Set, a Jamie Oliver recipe, a suggested poem and a tasting and nosing video.

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Tong Garden Centre launches new eco pet accessories...

The team at Tong Garden Centre have introduced a brand new range of products for dogs and cats which minimises environmental impact. Over 200 lines from the popular Zoon range of pet bedding, collars, leads, treats and toys are now available in a bespoke area in the Tong Lane’s 2500sq.m two storey extension that is also home to the Mezzanine restaurant.

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Welcome to Yorkshire Announce Launchpad Partnership

Welcome to Yorkshire and the county’s music maestros Launchpad, are delighted to announce a new partnership where a creative development programme of amazing and diverse music from across the region will be showcased on the destination marketing organisation’s impressive social media channels.

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Wold Top Brewery wins European beer awards

The team at a Wold Newton based brewery is celebrating after winning three awards at the European Beer Challenge. Wold Top Brewery’s first lager, Landmark Lager and gluten free favourites Scarborough Fair IPA and Marmalade Porter all won gold awards at the annual European competition that is dubbed ‘the Oscars of the beer world’.

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Raisthorpe Distillery partners with Browns

With the cancellation of York’s St Nicholas’ Fair this year, award-winning drinks distiller Raisthorpe is partnering with another family-owned firm to bring its Christmas gins to the city centre. Independent department store group Browns will host Raisthorpe among its array of big name brands during the festive shopping period.

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Welcome to Yorkshire partners with Too Good To Go to...

Welcome to Yorkshire partners with Too Good To Go to fight food waste

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Saving the Spirit of Christmas in Selby, Tadcaster a...

This Winter, families in either Selby, Tadcaster and Sherburn in Elmet will be able to track down and bring the ‘Christmas Spirit’ to life on their smartphones.

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Double Accessibility Awards Celebration Dedication

Cottage in the Dales are enjoying a double celebration, with a loving dedication, on winning two awards for accessibility at prestigious national hospitality & regional tourism awards.

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Tong Garden Centre donates bulbs and seeds to Shiple...

The team at a Bradford Garden Centre have donated seeds and bulbs to a Shipley mental health charity. With the help of supplier, Westland Horticulture, Tong Garden Centre has donated over £500 worth of bulbs and seeds to The Cellar Trust that it will use to add value to planters made by clients.

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Museum joins forces with a fabulous furry fundraiser

A fantastic furry fundraiser has joined forces with a South Yorkshire museum for a charity calendar that will benefit its work during lockdown as well as support the mental health and wellbeing of emergency workers. The 'Lending a Paw' calendar stars three-legged pup Mr Pelucchi and was partly shot at Sheffield's National Emergency Services Museum (NESM).

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Tong Garden Centre wins Outstanding Employer award

The team at a Bradford Garden Centre are celebrating after winning the Outstanding Employer award at the 15th annual Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business awards. Tong Garden Centre’s Head of People and Culture, Neil Barwise-Carr represented the team at Tong in a unique online awards ceremony that was hosted by former BBC news presenter, Harry Gration.

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Toast the season with new Raisthorpe at Home Treat B...

Yorkshire Wolds artisan drinks producer Raisthorpe Distillery has launched a range of treat boxes featuring its award-winning gin liqueurs and ports and other foodie goodies for consumers to enjoy at home. In anticipation of curtailed socialising as the Covid-19 restrictions remain in place, the ‘Raisthorpe at Home’ Perfect Pairing Treat boxes are ideal for gifting to friends and family who you’re unable to see at the moment – or even for treating yourself. Available in a choice of two treat boxes, three 5 cl shots of Raisthorpe’s gins are paired with Yorkshire Tonic’s mixers to make the perfect cocktails at home.

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