Telford and Wrekin Council has launched a website to support the tourism and culture sector in its area.
Named Visit Telford, it has been developed by the council’s tourism team with digital tourism specialist Simpleview as a one stop portal for visitors.
As well as providing information it includes search functions for accommodation, eating out, shopping, what’s on and things to do, and sections on different areas to explore such as the Wrekin area of outstanding natural beauty and the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO world heritage site.
The council said there are plans to introduce new features over the coming months, including online booking for attractions and table bookings for eateries.
Need to invest
Cllr Eileen Callear, the council’s cabinet member for visitor economy, employment and skills, encouraged all businesses in the area to register on the site and said: “Following the pandemic, we felt we needed to invest in a new platform that would support our tourism, retail and hospitality businesses, help them get back on their feet and provide new employment opportunities in these sectors.
“Telford’s major heritage destinations are a hotspot for international visitors and our top-class attractions, museums and outdoor centres and landscapes are a major pull for domestic, short stay and weekend visitors.
“This new portal will provide the perfect route to welcoming our out of area visitors back and inspire local people to see more of what’s on their doorstep.”
