County tourism drive (From Basingstoke Gazette)
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Council hopes to champion 'postcard villages'
7:20pm Monday 4th March 2013 in News By Gazette reporter
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to champion Hampshire’s ‘postcard villages’ and rural heritage.
In a bid to bring more visitors to Hampshire, the county council unveiled its Rural Escapes publicity drive.
The Government-funded campaign will showcase the county’s countryside highlights and national parks.
What Hampshire can offer will be put online and will feature deals on B&B stays, heritage sites, and country parks.
Councillor Ray Ellis, executive member for economic development and rural affairs, said the campaign aims to drive up the number of people exploring the countryside.
He said: “Tourism contributes almost £3 billion to Hampshire’s economy every year and employs more than 60,000 people, so is a vital element in our current and future prosperity.
“This new campaign gives us the opportunity to keep that momentum going.”
