Visit Dorset is a Destination Management Organisation for Dorset, which helps support and grow Dorset's visitor economy.
Who we are
Visit Dorset is funded by Dorset Council, as well as being supported by 500+ business members. Find out more about who we are and why we feel that working together with many other organisations makes our partnership stronger and more productive.
Our role and mission
Working together, Visit Dorset showcases Dorset as a world class holiday destination through a wide range of marketing channels, including our inspirational Dorset Guide publication, the official tourism website for Dorset, mobile device apps, social media and national media campaigns. Find out more about our role and mission.
Who we work with
We work closely with VisitEngland, Visit Britain, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Tourism, our private sector businesses members and numerous other organisations in a collaborative way to promote Dorset as a leading and vibrant tourism destination, as well as a great place to visit, study, work and invest. We recognise the importance of maximising the economic benefits of tourism without compromising the county’s unique environment and quality of life enjoyed by local residents.
Get in contact
Find out how your business can benefit from becoming one of our members - please contact us for further information.
We co-ordinate tourism promotion and research across the county and work with tourism businesses and public agencies including VisitEngland, to influence or deliver visitor-focused activities which promote Dorset and grow the visitor economy.
We work closely with Poole Tourism, Bournemouth Tourism and numerous other organisations, because we know that by working collaboratively we can deliver a better service for visitors, residents and our business members.
Find out more about why you should become a member of Visit Dorset. Work together with us to promote Dorset and attract more customers to your business.
Resources and signposting to help you develop your business including: training, research, plans and strategies, legislation advice and quality grading and awards. Search our Business to Business directory to see a list of suppliers for tourism businesses.
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September 2019
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum wins award for education
Dorset’s Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum has won the prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education 2019.
The award, from the…
July 2019
Help shape the Local Industrial Strategy
The Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is currently developing its Local Industrial Strategy for the County. To ensure that the tourism…
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