Dudley borough visitor economy to get new boost
Tourist attractions across Dudley borough are preparing for a boost in profile, thanks to the development of a new visitor economy website and promotional video which has been funded via the Government UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Local attractions featured in the Discover Dudley video include Dudley Zoo and Castle, Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Canal & Caverns, Red House Glass Cone, Dudley Museum at the Archives, Himley Hall & Park, The Lace Guild, Stourbridge Glass Museum, Ruskin Glass Centre, Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill, Borough Halls, Waterfront, Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve and Blackcountry Man Boat trip along Stourbridge Canal.
Figures released in September this year showed that visitor numbers to Dudley were up for the second year in a row. With the borough’s visitor economy now worth £447million, it’s hoped the new video and website will help to attract even more visitors.
People can visit the new Discover Dudley website at https://www.discoverdudley.org.uk/ from today (Friday 29 November). The video is available to watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXihBFifi9A
Councillor Paul Bradley, cabinet member for economic regeneration and enterprise, said:
“The visitor economy is a huge market that we want to continue to tap into as it creates fantastic investment opportunities and jobs for our borough.
“I’m delighted to be launching our new promotional video today, which shines a light on the incredible and unique attractions that we have here.
“The new Discover Dudley website will also enhance the customer journey and experience, acting as a shop window for the borough's tourist attractions.”