News and Insights

We share our experience, knowledge and expertise by developing training programmes and workshops to help address the issues we are facing today in our fast-changing sector.

We re-connect local residents and visitor attractions, tapping in to the ‘visiting friends and relatives’ market and showcasing the breadth of experiences in a destination through our original ‘signature’ Big Weekend product.

We tailor our services to help drive tourism growth, delivering innovative solutions to the issues facing the industry today, and transforming your destinations and high streets.

We bring data to life by asking the right questions, and using innovative and trusted research methods to find solutions to your problems.

Go To Places has published new economic data for both its destinations of Kent and Hertfordshire which shows the tourism industry in both counties continues to recover strongly from the impact of the pandemic.

The Big Weekend returned to Essex in October 2023

Go To Places – which manages the destination management organisations for both Kent and Hertfordshire has secured the new, enhanced status of ‘Local Visitor Economy Partnership’ from VisitEngland for both destinations.

Read about the latest destination marketing and management trends and developments across the UK.

Visit Herts’ latest Economic Impact Model for 2020 published today shows the severe initial impact on the county’s visitor economy from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A brand-new project to deliver culture-led regeneration across Hertfordshire has been given the green light.