REYTAs return for 15th year to shine a light on remarkable tourism businesses

Tourism businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being called to celebrate their success and shine on a regional – and potentially national – stage, as the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) return for their milestone 15th year. Organised by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), the 2025 REYTAs are officially open for entries, culminating in a spectacular awards evening at...

Help Hull and East Yorkshire shine – become a Conference Champion

A new campaign has been launched inviting business professionals and industry experts to become Conference Champions and help bring more events to the region. Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is urging individuals from a wide range of sectors to play their part in attracting major conferences and other events. Professionals, academics and association members who have influence are being...

Crowds flock to city centre Dino Day to show people ‘the real Hull’

A crowd of thousands descended on Hull city centre to enjoy a family fun day that banished the fears triggered by riots the week before. Businesses affected by damage and stock loss had worked around the clock to open on schedule to welcome visitors attending the ever-popular Dino Day, organised by HullBID. Hull West and Haltemprice MP Emma Hardy, who spoke to visitors and members of the public,...

Dino Day ready to make roaring return to Hull city centre

A family-run food store is giving crowds the chance to bite back when Dino Day returns to Hull next week, and a big brand cosmetics retailer is promising customers a blast by offering the chance to make their own dinosaur bath bombs. In addition families can look forward to a dockside Dino Disco, a dinosaur egg hunt and a delve into the world of dinosaurs with the team from Hull’s own Dinostar...

City centre businesses cheer as superheroes pull the crowds

Superheroes swooped into the streets of Hull and sent footfall figures flying to bring a half-term holiday boost for city centre businesses. Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman and more attracted thousands of people to the event which kicked off a summer of family friendly activities funded and organised by HullBID. Kathryn Shillito, HullBID executive director, said: “We present these events because...