Opportunities for your Business

Made of England Campaign.. the England you love in one county

Join our autumn campaign which will highlight the timeless pleasures associated with England and available in Wiltshire. This campaign positions Wiltshire as a perfect short break destination. Prices start from as little as £75. Please contact Fiona to book. Further information can be found here.
 

Advertising Opportunities in 2016 Guides

Advertising opportunities are still available in our 2016 Time for Wiltshire Visitor Guide and Visitor Map. Rates start from £65 + VAT, for more information see here and please contact Fiona to reserve your space. The deadline for bookings is Monday 10 August.

VisitWiltshire News

VisitWiltshire's First Instameet

VisitWiltshire held its first ever Instameet at Bowood House & Gardens last month in a joint initiative with Igerswiltshire network. It was attended by 25 very keen photographers who have been posting their amazing photos on Instagram using #igersbowood.
 

PR Update

We recently hosted two USA press trips - Kim from AAA Magazine and Don from National Geographic Traveller for pan-Wiltshire itineraries. Our Time for Wiltshire international press visit held earlier this year and supported by Salisbury BID and Salisbury City Council, achieved over £500,000 Advertising Value Equivalent (AVE) and reached over 68 million people. The report can be found here. 

Industry News

The Government's 5 Point Plan

VisitWiltshire has welcomed the Government’s commitment to grow tourism in the South West at a recent tourism meeting with the Prime Minister. The Government has announced a new 5 point plan to boost tourism across the UK, spreading the benefits of one of the country’s fastest growing sectors beyond London. The Prime Minister’s new tourism plan will include setting up a new inter-ministerial group to coordinate activity across Government and will focus on 5 key areas - see here for details. Latest press release here.

South West Tourism Growth Fund

A £5m South West Tourism Growth Fund for tourism investment was announced earlier this year. The total programme expenditure will be £7.2m, consisting of core £5m funding from Central Government and £2.2m estimated match funding from partners. The targets primary markets are North America, Netherlands and Flemish Belgium, German speaking markets. Secondary markets are Australia/New Zealand, Scandinavia and the Republic of Ireland.
 

Annual Survey of Visitor Attractions

England’s tourist attractions see rise in visitor numbers increasing by 4% in 2014 with revenue up 5%. Find out more from VisitEngland's Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions.