10 Years of Visit County Durham

View our achievements over the last 10 years.

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March 2006

Chris Davy appointed Chairman of Visit County Durham

2006-04-01 11:16:02

Visit County Durham was created

Company incorporated under the name County Durham Tourism Partnership.

2006-06-01 11:24:33

June 2006

Melanie Sensicle appointed as Chief Executive.

2006-09-01 02:34:37

September 2006

A programme of destination research begins to ascertain who visits Durham, and how much the visitor economy is worth to the county.

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October 2006

Durham Attractions Group established.

2007-01-01 02:34:37

January 2007

Wednesday Grapevine, our business to business e-newsletter, is launched.

2007-02-01 02:34:37

February 2007

Durham Investment Evaluation Process launched, key Durham attractions identified as pilot projects in the first year.

2007-03-01 02:34:37

March 2007

Durham’s first destination website is launched – visitcountydurham.

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April 2007

We receive a Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold award.

2007-05-01 02:34:37

May 2007

Durham joins England’s Heritage Cities consortium, Marketing Manager appointed as Chair.

10 Years of Visit County Durham

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