New campaign to support business and tourism
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A new campaign has been launched to encourage people to support their local businesses and tourist spots in Hull and East Yorkshire, following the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hull City Council, East Riding Council and Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) are working collaboratively with the #LocallyYours campaign, which aims to highlight some of the attractions that are unique to this area.
Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism at the city council, said: "We are fortunate to have so many fantastic places and businesses right on our doorstep, and nobody knows this better than the people who live in our region.
"Businesses have put a tremendous amount of effort into welcoming visitors back responsibly, and in accordance with government advice. I urge everyone supporting and visiting our local beauty spots, attractions and businesses to listen to the guidance available to them, whilst respecting fellow visitors and staff."
Councillor Shaun Horton, portfolio holder for tourism, culture and leisure at East Riding Council, said: "We have over 1,800 businesses that operate within the visitor economy in Hull and East Yorkshire and the Visit Hull and East Yorkshire partnership are committed to helping our industry bounce back as quickly and as safely as possible."
VHEY is inviting businesses to join the campaign and promote themselves through social media using a digital tool-kit and the hashtag #LocallyYours
Visit Britain has also introduced ‘We’re Good To Go’, the official UK mark to signal that a tourism and hospitality business is following Government and industry Covid-19 guidelines.
Any businesses can apply for the mark here.
Emma Kinton, from Hotham's Gin School & Distillery, said: "Hull has a great community of small, independent businesses, like ours, and we're proud to be a part of it.
"We're all just starting to get out and about a bit more after the last few months of staying home, and rediscovering what Hull has to offer is something we hope people are excited about.
"We often hear visitors to our Gin School and Distillery, both local and from further afield, say that Hull is home to so many hidden treasures, and it's great that the #LocallyYours campaign will be celebrating the best things to see and do in Hull and the wider region."