... and a focused week to make sure politicians and bureaucrats understand the value of the industry.
You can stay with us at Deepdale Camping & Rooms during this week and make use of our Winter Midweek 3 for 2 Accommodation Offer, either on our campsite or in our self catering rooms.
But if you are looking to be involved closer to home, why not visit an attraction or restaurant you haven't visited before. Take a moment to appreciate the teams hosting you, the investment that's gone into the place you are visiting, the blood sweat and tears that have been shed in the building the business, and most importantly the pressures tourism businesses are under from costs to red tape to staff shortages.
English tourism touches everyone - visitors, residents, businesses and destinations. It is one of the few sectors active in every part of the country.
Composing 80\% of the UK's visitor economy, English tourism in 2019 generated over £100 billion a year and supported 2.6 million jobs - and is a major employer of school leavers and young people, as well as an incubator for entrepreneurs and innovation.
English Tourism Week puts tourism front-of-mind for key stakeholders, including MPs and ministers, and highlights the incredible work that goes into building strong and resilient destinations. As well as high-profile press coverage and social media activity, the campaign includes VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar award, which celebrates the dedication and passion of the people who work in our industry.
"I personally believe that we are incredibly lucky to be blessed with such a rich assortment of historic and cultural gems in this country, not to mention the jewel of our national parks and, above all, some of the wonders of our many hidden gardens which are once again ready to amaze and delight visitors." - HM King Charles, Patron of English Tourism Week, speaking in 2016
