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Re-vamped www.cumbriatourism.org
www.cumbriatourism.org our corporate website is currently being re-designed and is due to be launched at the beginning of July 2009. New additional templates, what's on calendar, ability to sign-up online to courses, marketing and events are only a few of the new features which will enhance the site and make it a one stop shop for tourism in Cumbria. Due to the imminent switchover to the new site the members only area will be unavailable.
Cumbria Tourism's Twitter page praised by Times
Cumbria Tourism's Twitter page http://twitter.com/LakeDistrictPR has been given 8 out of 10 by Times Online in a recent report on the best and worst UK tourist board Twitter sites. Scoring higher than Visit Wales and Visit Scotland, Cumbria Tourism was complimented on its enthusiam for the region and its exciting Tweet on events and things to see in the county. Promote the Twitter site on your own website by using the above address. View Times Online article here.
Marketing Opportunities 2009/10
Marketing packages will returning for another year and in the next month we will be inviting you to sign up to our great value opportunities for 2010. They are a fantastic chance to maximise your marketing exposure and minimise your costs. Marketing packages include entry onto Cumbria Tourism's website www.golakes.co.uk and an advert in the 2010 Holiday Guide and give you a discount of 20%.
Blumilk a design company based in Newcastle have successfully tendered for the production of the 2010 Holiday Guide and we are looking forward to working with them on the campaign.
Look out for your booking form, which will be landing on your doorstep in July. Any questions in the meantime, please contact the Marketing Team at Cumbria Tourism on 01539 822222.
Cumbria Tourism Award Winners announced
The winners of the 2009 Cumbria Tourism Awards were revealed at a special ceremony in Kendal in May. Hundreds of tourism professionals and businesses from around the county gathered at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal to hear the winners announced by actor and broadcaster, Ted Robbins. Nineteen prizes were awarded on the night, which recognised excellence both in business and in people including the final award for the Large Hotel of the Year being presented to the host venue, the Castle Green Hotel. View award winners