Visit Isle of Wight has launched its brand-new industry website, creating a dedicated online home for Isle of Wight tourism, hospitality and visitor economy businesses.
What the new platform offers
The new platform has been developed to make it easier for businesses to access support, discover marketing and PR opportunities, stay up to date with industry news, and understand more about the work being delivered through the Wight BID.
Key sections at a glance
The website includes dedicated sections covering:
- Information about the Wight BID, and how Visit Isle of Wight administers it
- A business support hub featuring workshops, training opportunities and downloadable resources
- Updates on destination marketing campaigns and activity
- A new press and PR section showcasing media coverage, press opportunities and industry news
- Advertising and promotional opportunities for businesses looking to increase their visibility
A step forward for communication and transparency
The launch marks an important step in Visit Isle of Wight’s ongoing work to improve communication, transparency and engagement with businesses across the Island’s visitor economy.
The website has been designed to evolve over time, with new content, event information, resources, campaign updates and industry opportunities continuing to be added.
CEO: A more modern way to connect
Dominic Wray, CEO of Visit Isle of Wight, said,
“This website is an important development for the Island’s visitor economy and for the businesses we represent through the Wight BID.
“We wanted to create something practical, useful and easy to access – a place where businesses can clearly see what activity is taking place, find support, discover opportunities and better understand how Visit Isle of Wight is working on behalf of the industry.
“The Isle of Wight has an incredibly strong and diverse visitor economy, and this platform gives us a more modern way to connect with businesses, share information and champion the sector together.
“This is very much a starting point. The website will continue to grow, with more resources, updates and opportunities added over time.”
Businesses invited to explore the new site
Businesses are encouraged to visit the new platform, explore the latest updates, discover upcoming workshops and learn more about how the Wight BID is supporting the Island’s visitor economy.
News shared by Amy on behalf of Visit Isle of Wight. Ed
