Business Barometer

Headlines for April 2009

Business Barometer
The monthly 'snapshot' of business performance in Kent

Business Barometer Headlines
With Easter in April this year, visitors to attractions were up by 37%, and serviced accommodation occupancy up by 3%.

Issues in the Industry
The strength of the Euro and the good weather have encouraged day visitors from France in particular to attractions in Kent.

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Visit Kent is responsible for promoting Kent as an attractive destination for holidays and events and enhancing the tourism industry, its infrastructure and product base in Kent.

Explore this website or contact us directly to find out about our key projects and activities. We provide a wide range of information, expert advice and hands-on support to Kent's tourism industry, from information about marketing opportunities and up-to-date media information to access to our many research and development projects, training courses and much more.

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News and Views

A Stay with a Difference
Have you ever been on holiday and wondered why your hotel is maybe past its best? Well, now the...
8th June 2009

Cinque Ports Campaign Launch
Popular TV historian Dr David Starkey was guest of honour at Dover Castle on Friday, May 15, for the...
26th May 2009

Tourism South East Awards 2009
This year’s awards programme will be launched over the next two weeks.  Look o...
18th May 2009

Chairman's Welcome

Amanda Cottrell

A warm welcome from Amanda Cottrell, Chairman of Visit Kent.

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Events and training

8th July 2009
Canterbury - Learn more about Greeters and how to get involved by coming along to one of our information evenings.

22nd July 2009
Heart of Kent - Learn more about Greeters and how to get involved by coming along to one of our information evenings.

29th July 2009
North Kent - Learn more about Greeters and how to get involved by coming along to one of our information evenings.