Destination Yorkshire to take centre stage at York Barbican

YORKSHIRE will enhance its reputation as a major destination for visitors next month when the county hosts the biggest tourism conference in the UK.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Feb 2016, 16:53 BST
Updated 8th Feb 2016, 16:59 BST
Sir Gary VeritySir Gary Verity
Sir Gary Verity

Around 1,000 people are expected to gather at York Barbican on Wednesday March 23 for the annual Y16 event, when details of new campaigns and initiatives designed to enhance Yorkshire’s profile will be announced.

Previous Y conferences have featured a range of famous faces, including Life on Mars and Last Tango in Halifax actor Dean Andrews and Paralympic superstar Hannah Cockroft MBE.

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This year’s conference will also include star speakers and be hosted by sports presenter Rob Walker.

Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive Sir Gary Verity said: “This is a not-to-be-missed chance to get businesses across Yorkshire together to showcase what’s planned for the year ahead and make no mistake, it’s going to be another exciting year.

“Y16 promises to inspire and entertain and bring the great and good of Yorkshire tourism together to make things happen.”

Businesses and individuals involved in the tourism industry can register for a free place here

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