Grow Your Accommodation Business with Visit Dorset
Promoting your business on visit-dorset.com is about more than advertising. It’s about partnership.
We work closely with accommodation providers to increase visibility, drive bookings and support long‑term business growth—while strengthening Dorset’s tourism economy as a whole.
Join us today and become part of Dorset’s official destination marketing network.
Partnership packages for 2026/27 start April 1st
Why Become a Visit Dorset Member?
As a Visit Dorset member, your business benefits from the power, trust and reach of Dorset’s official visitor website, combined with expert marketing support and valuable industry connections.
What’s Included in Your Membership
Increased Exposure & Direct Bookings
- Feature on visit-dorset.com, Dorset’s official, top‑performing visitor website, trusted by visitors and highly ranked by search engines.
- Your own dedicated business landing page, showcasing your accommodation on a platform visitors rely on when planning their stay.
- Online booking capability, with the flexibility to integrate with a range of booking systems or manage availability and bookings directly.
Marketing, PR & Campaign Opportunities
- Press & PR opportunities, including hosting high‑profile journalists and social media influencers to generate valuable coverage.
- Social media campaigns, with opportunities to collaborate on joint promotions and reach a wide, engaged audience.
- Additional listings at no extra cost, including our popular Dog Friendly, Group Friendly and Accessible pages (where applicable), making it easier for guests to find you.
Business Support & Resources
- Marketing resources, including a seasonal image library and ready‑to‑use campaign toolkits for your website and social media.
- Expert business support and marketing advice from our experienced team—engagement that can directly benefit your bottom line.
- Members‑only access to additional paid digital marketing opportunities, including banner adverts, featured website placements and targeted visitor e‑newsletters.
Stay Connected
- Regular e‑news updates, keeping you informed about tourism news, promotional activity, training and events.
- Networking and webinars, connecting you with other businesses and organisations across Dorset’s tourism sector.
Excellent Value & Flexible Options
- Favourable rates for businesses with multiple properties (please contact us for details).
- Reduced combined membership rates when featuring on Visit Dorset alongside the Lyme Regis, Sherborne or Swanage town websites.
- Simple annual renewal every April, with full details available in our terms and conditions.
Designed Around How Visitors Book
VisitBritain research shows that over 90% of travellers prefer to book accommodation online, and more than 50% want to book directly with the provider.
That’s why our accommodation membership packages are designed to support online availability and direct booking, with flexible system integration to suit your business.
Our Accommodation Membership Packages
- Membership runs annually from 1 April to 31 March
- Pro‑rata rates are available if you join part‑way through the year
- Four accommodation packages are available: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze
- Packages start from £240 (inc. VAT) for Bronze, with benefits and pricing tailored to suit a range of business sizes, needs and budgets
Please contact the Visit Dorset team for further details.
*Search result are grouped by listing level then randomly assigned for members at the same level every 24 hrs. Highlighted / feature sections operate by rotating a selection of members, randomised every 24 hrs.
Competitions
Competitions with opt in data free to Platinum members. Competitions are available for members on lower packages, but a £200 fee applies should you wish to receive the opt in data.
Visit Dorset supports the National Quality Assurance Scheme (operated by the AA for VisitEngland), The AA accreditation scheme, the Quality in Tourism Scheme and the Dorset Approved Visitor Accommodation Scheme (DAVAS), and recommends that accommodation providers adopt one of these schemes. Businesses not currently working with one of these schemes are asked to agree to our Visit Dorset Accommodation Charter to agree to meet the minimum quality standards.
Featuring on the Lyme Regis, Sherborne or Swanage town websites
If your business is located in Lyme Regis, Sherborne or Swanage, you can also be featured on the new town tourism websites as a joint membership.
Lyme Regis tourism town website information about business membership.
Sherborne tourism town website information about business membership.
Swanage tourism town website information about business membership.
Are you a registered charity?
If you are a registered charity, please contact us directly to enquire about our discount scheme.
Book and pay for a Visit Dorset membership package
Contact the team for more details.
Please note: if you book and pay for a membership package part way through the financial year, you will pay a pro-rata price for membership until 31st March.
If you have any questions about one of our membership packages, please contact us directly.
