Ashford Borough Council Responds to Visit Kent Closure, Pledges Continued Tourism Support
Ashford, Kent -[Date-[Date-[Date-[Date-insert today’s date] – Ashford Borough Council has expressed its sadness following the immediate cessation of trading by Visit Kent, the county’s official tourism agency. The Council affirmed its commitment to working closely with stakeholders and partners to navigate the transition and maintain support for the local tourism industry.
The closure represents a notable loss for the Ashford Borough, but the Council emphasized its dedication to continuing the promotion of Ashford and Tenterden as key tourism destinations.thay acknowledged the vital role Visit Kent played in raising the profile of Ashford and supporting local businesses through collaborative projects.
“The loss of Visit Kent will undoubtedly affect the tourism industry in Kent, but as a council we endeavour to work alongside our stakeholders to ensure that we can continue to promote the Ashford Borough and support all of the incredible tourism businesses that operate in Ashford,” stated Cllr Heather Hayward, Portfolio Holder for Performance and Direction at Ashford Borough Council. “We appreciate Visit Kent’s support in lobbying for the return of Eurostar to Ashford and Kent as well as their support to promote Ashford and Kent as a key Wine Tourism destination. As a Council, we will continue to work on these projects and wider tourism promotion.”
The Council expressed its support for Kent County Council’s efforts to identify options for replacing the visitor economy provision currently offered by visit Kent. They look forward to collaborating with KCC to ensure continued effective support and outreach for both visitors and local businesses.
Ashford Borough Council encourages anyone with queries regarding the receivership of visit kent to contact Makala Thomas, Senior Economic Development and Regeneration Officer, at Makala.thomas@ashford.gov.uk or 01233 330399.
For the full statement from Kent County Council, please visit: Sad day as Visit Kent ceases operations.
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