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Join your local Destination Management Organisation and not only reach new customers first but support, and be a part of, the promotion of north Norfolk as a holiday destination. Whether you're an accommodation provider, attraction owner or event organiser, Visit North Norfolk can connect you to an ever-growing number of visitors.
Visit North Norfolk, a membership organisation, is the official not-for-profit Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for north Norfolk, commissioned by North Norfolk District Council and affiliated with Visit Britain.
The role of Visit North Norfolk is to support businesses by promoting the area as a holiday destination through its website (a comprehensive official visitor guide) and integrated marketing campaigns. This helps north Norfolk tourism businesses achieve a higher profile than they would alone. Tourism is worth £529m to the north Norfolk economy, employing nearly 12,000 people in the sector. Visitor numbers to north Norfolk are growing each year; this provides an opportunity for tourism businesses in the area.
Our objective is to attract visitors to the area by highlighting north Norfolk's unique offering, while representing and showcasing all business sectors in the visitor economy. By becoming a member, north Norfolk businesses are contributing to promoting the destination through engaging marketing campaigns and being part of a comprehensive guide to the area. Year-round promotion drives visitors to the website where they then search for accommodation and things to do - it's the place your business needs to be. Visit North Norfolk helps the whole tourism industry communicate in an amplified and focused voice to national and international audiences.
Annual business membership costs from as little as £150 and brings many benefits. First of all, you will receive a listing on the Visit North Norfolk website with links through to your own site. With 90% of people booking accommodation online and 74% of people using a VISIT website for holiday inspiration, it's a key opportunity for your business to be in the right place at the right time. The fully-responsive website has over 2.2 million page views and over 750,000 users a year. There are two listing levels enabling you to market your business: showcase awards, include images and video, Google Tours, Tripadvisor reviews and bookability through a range of OTAs and PMS systems.
As a member you will have the opportunity to benefit from, and feature in the marketing campaigns. There are also sponsorship and advertising opportunities, discounted for members. As the recognised official DMO, the media contacts Visit North Norfolk as a source for editorial PR opportunities, business suggestions for inclusion in features and press trip organisation which members can be a part of. Members also have the opportunity to join free networking events and marketing workshops, receive industry updates and training, grants and funding notifications.
Join now to be part of the bigger picture and support the promotion of north Norfolk while advertising your business. Visit North Norfolk is not-for-profit and all funding is put back into promoting the area. For more details, email membership@visitnorthnorfolk.com or download the membership pack here.