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A Cumbrian outdoor instructor has been named as one of ten finalists in a competition to find VisitEngland’s 2019 Tourism Superstar… and now he needs your vote! The annual award, supported by the Daily Mirror, recognises the passion and hard work of tourism industry workers who consistently go the extra mile to ensure their visitors…

As the February half-term holidays edge closer, families can help support hundreds of Cumbrian attractions at discounted prices with a MyCumbria discount card. The cards, produced by Cumbria Tourism, are valid for anyone who lives or works in a CA or LA postcode area (including in north Lancashire), with exclusive special offers including half-price entry…

Thomson Hayton Winkley Solicitors have been unveiled as the latest organisation to be named as one of Cumbria Tourism’s official Strategic Partners. The company joins a select group of influential tourism-related businesses who share Cumbria Tourism’s core values and desire to significantly grow the value of the county’s £2.9billion tourism sector for the local economy….

Event to feature Brexit-themed debate for businesses It may be in its 44th year, but the Lakes Hospitality Trade Show  is shaping up to be the biggest yet with a record-breaking 140+ exhibitors now signed up for the event. It’s also been revealed that a series of free workshops and seminars will feature a topical…

The Lake District’s success in securing World Heritage Site status continues to attract international attention from writers and bloggers – most recently in the form of two highly respected influencers and photographers from Australia. VisitBritain approached Cumbria Tourism to arrange a Western Lake District landscape-focussed itinerary for Jason Hill and Emilie Ristevski, who between them…