The VHEY LVEP Advisory Board was developed when Visit Hull and East Yorkshire attained Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status. Advisory Board, members will strategically advise, support, enable and oversee the objectives and deliverables of the region’s destination management plan. Board members are a collaboration between the public and private sectors aiming to:
- Grow Value – Support continuous growth of the Visitor Economy across Hull and East Yorkshire growing it to be £1 billion+ by 2028.
- Drive Quality of Place – Develop and present a destination of distinctiveness through animation, pride of place, accessibility and sustainability.
- Support Productivity – Deliver a targeted business support package that will offer a range of tailored activity to ensure our local businesses maximise on opportunity and develop resilience to adapt and grow within an ever-changing economic climate.
- Embracing a New Landscape – In partnership with local private and public sector stakeholders, ensure Local Visitor Economic Partnership (LVEP) accreditation is maintained for VHEY, be at the forefront of Yorkshire’s visitor economy strategic structure, oversee new income streams through a commercial strategy and commit to supporting the Government’s strategic tourism priorities.
VHEY Chair – Chris Blacksell DL
VHEY Vice Chair – Cllr Pritchard, Hull City Council
VHEY Vice Chair – Cllr Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Samantha Dunion – DoubleTree by Hilton Hull
Dale Needham – Cave Castle Hotel
David Cooke – Mercure Grange Park Willerby
Blair Jacobs – Blair Communications
Paul Szomoru – Regional Development – VisitEngland
Ryan Shaw – Hull Trains
Katy Duke – The Deep
Elaine Robinson – Broadgate Farm Cottages
Keith Kaye – Bridlington Independent
Tor Carver – William’s Den
Jim Harris – St Stephens/ BID/ Chamber Board
David Dowson – Bridlington Regeneration
Phil Whithers – RSM UK
Andy Lampard – Highfield House