Image source, VHEY VHEY launches search for new board members to represent visitor economy 30th September 2026 Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is calling for passionate and experienced people from across the region’s visitor economy to join its influential Advisory Board. Expressions of interest are now being invited from people working in or with sectors across the visitor economy, with VHEY keen to ensure the board reflects the full breadth of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News `Advisory BoardChris BlacksellCllr Jackie DadCllr Nick CoultishVHEY
Image source, VHEY Public vote to help decide REYTAs winner for the first time 23rd September 2026 Members of the public are being given the chance to help decide a winner at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) for the first time. Organised by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), the REYTAs recognise excellence across the tourism sector and have become one of the region’s most prestigious events in the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Chris BlacksellCllr Jackie DadCllr Nick CoultishRemarkable East Yorkshire Tourism AwardsREYTAs 2026VHEY
Search begins for region’s tourism champions as 2026 REYTAs open for entries 19th June 2026 The search is on for the region’s tourism champions with entries now open for the 16th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs). Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Chris BlacksellCllr Jackie DadREYTAsVHEY
Image source, VHEY Council tourism boss named in New Year Honours list 30th December 2025 Hull City Council’s Destination Hull manager Anthony Yates has been names in the King’s New Year Honours list for his Services to Tourism. Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Anthony YatesChris BlacksellCllr Mike RossDestination Hull managerMatt JukesNew Year Honours ListVHEY
Image source, Hull City Council Hull gears up for Coldplay: Free cycle parking boosts sustainable gig for one of the world’s biggest bands 7th August 2025 Free and secure cycle parking for up to 250 bikes will be offered for anyone lucky enough to have bagged Coldplay tickets at Sewell Group Craven Park next month. Working together with local charity R-evolution, people cycling will have the opportunity to leave their bikes at Soccer Sensations on route to the gig, next door […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Transport & Streets What's on bike cloakroomBike Lights for Dark NightsbusCllr Mike RossColdplaycycle parkingFergal McCulloughPark n rideR-evolutionSewell Group Craven ParkSoccer SensationsStagecoachsustainable travelTravelUNESCO City of MusicVHEY
Image source, HEY Volunteers Yorkshire Day 2025: Hull sends love to London in a heartfelt invitation to visit the region 1st August 2025 This Yorkshire Day, Hull is spreading the love with the launch of a new video titled From Hull, With Love x – a heartfelt message from the people of Hull and East Yorkshire to the rest of the UK. To celebrate the launch, a dedicated group of HEY! Volunteers are heading to London today to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rob PritchardDeputy Lieutenant Chris BlacksellFrom Hull with love xHEY VolunteersHull TrainsLondonLouise MendhamVHEYVisit Hull and East YorkshireYorkshire Day 2025Yorkshire Day 25
Image source, Nicola Oakey Chelsea Flower Show garden to find new home in Hull 20th May 2025 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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks BransholmeChris BlacksellNeighbourhood Network Community CentreNicola OakeyProject Giving BackRHS Chelsea Flower ShowSongbird Survival GardenVHEYVisit Hull & East Yorkshire
Image source, Freedom Festival Council pledges long-term support for Hull culture 8th May 2025 Hull City Council has set out a strong commitment to the development of the city’s culture, with investment that will transform how it is delivered. This new funding will ensure the council’s culture and heritage team are well placed to increase external investment, raise the profile of the city and deliver on key strands of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rob Pritchardcultureculture & heritageHEY VolunteersInvestmentLocal Visitor Economy PartnershipstrategytransformationVHEY
Image source, VHEY Shop local, support Hull: New campaign celebrates independent businesses 11th February 2025 A new campaign that aims to put Hull’s Independent businesses in the spotlight has today been launched by Visit Hull. ‘Independent Hull’ will look to inspire residents and visitors to engage with the city’s unique independent food, beverage, attraction and retail offerings, highlighting the distinctive experiences that these businesses provide. From historic shopping arcades to […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Darke-DavisIndependent Hullshop localVHEYVisit Hull
Image source, VHEY VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive 5th February 2025 The region’s tourism partnership has set out a new master plan to support businesses in the sector, attract more visitors and drive economic growth. Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is aiming to help build a thriving, prosperous visitor economy through the delivery of its dedicated action plan. VHEY is funded by Hull City Council […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Cllr Nick CoultishCllr Rob Pritchardmaster planVHEY
Image source, VHEY Step into Hullywood: New trail app and mural debut alongside UK movie screening 13th November 2024 Hull’s links to Hollywood will be celebrated today, as Visit Hull and East Yorkshire joins with partners TransPennine Express and Hull Independent Cinema to launch a new digital trail, unveil a city centre mural and premiere a new Hollywood film. Following its successful launch earlier this year, the ‘It must be Hullywood’ trail is now […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Andy PeaBen CourtneyCllr Rob PritchardHull Independent CinemaHullywoodIt must be HullywoodJames RussellmuralParagon InterchangeThe BlitzTransPeninne ExpressVHEYWhat was here
Image source, VHEY Partnership aims to make Hull and East Yorkshire accessible for all 15th October 2024 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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News AccessAbleChris BlacksellCllr CoultishCllr PritchardHull & East YorkshireVHEYVisit Hull & East YorkshireVisitEngland
