Business Barometer

May 2010 now available

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

Business Barometer Headlines
With visitor numbers down 11% it would seem that the uncertainty over the general election made residents more cautious during the month of May

Issues in the Industry
Business Tourism was strong this month, but otherwise a hesitant month for the industry.

Welcome to Visit Kent Business

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.

Please note: This is Visit Kent’s corporate website, which is aimed primarily at Kent’s tourism industry professionals and the media. Visitors seeking travel-specific information and ideas for their holiday in Kent should visit the consumer website www.visitkent.co.uk.

News and Views

Chairman's Garden Party
Visit Kent's Summer Garden Party 2010 Every summer Visit Kent holds a party to thank its staff, par...
16th July 2010

The Search is on for the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2010
The Search is on for the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2010. You don't have to win to benef...
7th May 2010

Kent moves three miles closer to France
Visit Kent has made a startling discovery of an underwater chasm that extends the boundary of Kent t...
1st April 2010

Chairman's Welcome

Amanda Cottrell

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

Click here to read Amanda Cottrell's welcome message.

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Events and training

22nd September 2010
Essential Guide to Social Media. Connect with new customers through effective use of social networking sites, forums, blogs and user-generated content such as Tripadvisor.