Chris Blacksell

View article Finalists revealed for landmark 15th tourism awards

Finalists revealed for landmark 15th tourism awards

The finalists have been revealed for the 15th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) – with organisers promising the biggest and most spectacular ceremony yet. The shortlist features 66 finalists across 17 categories, from major attractions and hotels to small independents and first-time nominees, alongside several familiar names hoping to repeat their success. The […]

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View article Chelsea Flower Show garden to find new home in Hull

Chelsea Flower Show garden to find new home in Hull

A stunning garden that debuts at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week, will then take up permanent residence in Hull, as part of a collaboration with Visit Hull & East Yorkshire. The Songbird Survival Garden will captivate visitors in London, before being carefully relocated to Bransholme’s Neighbourhood Network Community Centre on Goodhart Road, where […]

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View article Partnership aims to make Hull and East Yorkshire accessible for all

Partnership aims to make Hull and East Yorkshire accessible for all

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire is delighted to have partnered with leading national disability organisation, AccessAble, to enable tourism and hospitality businesses to develop quality assured accessibility information and develop Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire as an inclusive tourism destination. The partnership is part of a national initiative led by VisitEngland, who is working […]

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View article TV chef to lead VHEY’s annual tourism conference

TV chef to lead VHEY’s annual tourism conference

Television chef Jack Stein will head up Visit Hull and East Yorkshire’s (VHEY) annual tourism conference this month. Stein, of programmes ‘Wine, Dine and Stein’ and ‘Jack Stein: Born to Cook’, is the keynote speaker for the event which will look to educate those in the tourism industry on the work VHEY does. Topical issues […]

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View article Tourism awards finalists announced

Tourism awards finalists announced

Current champions are going head-to-head with first-time finalists in the battle to be crowned the “best of the best” at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards. The much-anticipated shortlist of finalists, revealed today by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), is being described as “the most exciting ever”. In total, 72 businesses and attractions […]

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View article Wagging tails and welcome signs – region gets more dog-friendly

Wagging tails and welcome signs – region gets more dog-friendly

It is now easier than ever for dog-owners to discover pooch-friendly destinations across Hull and East Yorkshire, as a new initiative launched by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), aims to capitalise on the growing trend of holidaying with pets.  According to recent findings provided by JustHooit.com, a staggering 23 million UK households, that’s over […]

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View article Hull to play host to British Firefighter Challenge this weekend

Hull to play host to British Firefighter Challenge this weekend

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service will take on the British Firefighter Challenge this weekend in Hull city centre. This Saturday (30) and Sunday (31 July) visitors to the city centre will be invited to show their support and cheer on Humberside firefighters, alongside firefighters from across the UK and the world as they take part […]

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View article Motorists reminded to use bus lanes when allowing emergency vehicles to pass

Motorists reminded to use bus lanes when allowing emergency vehicles to pass

Motorists in Hull are being reminded to let emergency service vehicles pass, to avoid serious delays which can result in life-threatening consequences. The reminder comes after an increasing number of motorists have avoided entering bus lanes in Hull to allow an emergency service vehicle to pass. Motorists should always drive in accordance with the Highway […]

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