Cheltenham will be promoted at a specialist travel trade focussed event in Washington DC next week, thanks to our partnership with Cotswolds Tourism and local authorities across the region. Sally Graff and Rebecca Clay, on behalf of Cotswolds Tourism, will attend Destination Britain North America which is organised and coordinated by VisitBritain. This unique travel… Continue reading Flying the flag for the Cotswolds
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Marketing Cheltenham is managed by Cheltenham Borough Council in collaboration with Cheltenham BID and the Cheltenham Tourism Partnership. Together we are working on a 5-year strategy to grow Cheltenham’s visitor economy.
Marketing Cheltenham’s remit is to encourage more visitors to the town, get them to stay longer and support the local tourism, hospitality and leisure economy. This, in turn, will support economic growth – new jobs, business creation – and culture for the continued benefit of local people.
National Review of Destination Marketing Organisations
Marketing Cheltenham are the official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Cheltenham, recognised by Visit England, and leading on the promotion of Cheltenham as a place to visit, live, work, and invest. We champion the town’s visitor economy and businesses locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, through the Visit Cheltenham, Meet in Cheltenham, and We’re Moving to… Continue reading National Review of Destination Marketing Organisations
New appointment to lead the Marketing of Cheltenham
Cheltenham Borough Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Mole as their new Head of Place Marketing and Inward Investment. The role will see Helen taking the reins of Marketing Cheltenham, the official Destination Marketing Organisation for Cheltenham. Helen succeeds David Jackson, who recently announced he would be moving on after three years… Continue reading New appointment to lead the Marketing of Cheltenham
Visitors encouraged to ‘Escape the Everyday’ as Cheltenham and Gloucester announce new joint marketing campaign
The tourism industry in Cheltenham and Gloucester received a welcome boost this week after the marketing bodies for the two destinations learned they have been successful in their bid for a share of funding from the national tourist board, VisitEngland.
New visitor information pod arrives on Cheltenham High Street
Visitors to Cheltenham’s town centre will notice a new addition to the High Street from this week as Cheltenham Borough Council installs a new information pod as part of a three-month trial to test a new approach to visitor information in the town.
Cheltenham celebrates English Tourism Week as visitors return for The Festival
Cheltenham took centre stage this week as spectators returned for the Cheltenham Festival for the first time in two years. And with this week also marking the start of English Tourism Week, Marketing Cheltenham were delighted to welcome Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston MP to the races.
Big Screen in the Gardens proves success in Cheltenham
Cheltenham’s latest event, the Big Screen in the Gardens, came to a close last week after what proved to be a hugely popular summer of free entertainment in Imperial Gardens. Big Screen in the Gardens, Imperial Gardens Launched on the 23 July, the event entertained hundreds of people daily with screenings of films, music and… Continue reading Big Screen in the Gardens proves success in Cheltenham
Cheltenham confirms summer of entertainment with new Big Screen in the Gardens
Britain’s quest for gold this summer will be shown in the heart of Cheltenham, with the arrival of a big screen in Imperial Gardens. As well as the highlights of a summer of sport, residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of fantastic films and music. Opening on Friday 23 July and… Continue reading Cheltenham confirms summer of entertainment with new Big Screen in the Gardens
Further grant support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Another round of Additional Restrictions Discretionary Grants has been made available for eligible businesses. This third round of the scheme includes support for businesses not eligible for the national schemes and is open for applications until 31 March 2021. As the Government’s restart grants won’t be available until April the council is paying local… Continue reading Further grant support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Guidance on reopening businesses and venues – February 2021
We have published a Guide to Cheltenham During Lockdown on the Visit Cheltenham website featuring - Essential shops open in Cheltenham (and non-essential shops offering click and collect services in the town centre)Cheltenham restaurants offering takeaway during lockdownDaily exercise ideas for Cheltenham residents The information below is from Visit England who have summarised the new four-step… Continue reading Guidance on reopening businesses and venues – February 2021
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