Book your tickets to Visit Nottinghamshire’s 2025 Visitor Economy Summit.

We are pleased to invite you to the Visit Nottinghamshire Annual Tourism Summit, taking place on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel.

This flagship event is a key date in the tourism calendar, bringing together local businesses, tourism professionals, stakeholders, and public-sector partners to help shape the future of Nottinghamshire’s visitor economy.

Hear from our Inspiring Line-up of Speakers

Welcome from, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Professor Veronica Pickering MBS HAC

Megan Powell Vreeswijck, CEO, Visit Nottinghamshire
Alison Clark, Associate Director of Culture, Visitor Economy & Sport, East Midlands Combined County Authority
Rebecca Blackman, National Director for Engagement & Communities, Arts Council England
Chris Grocock, Head of Business Development & Partnerships, Futures
Fiona Morris, Transport Planner, East Midlands Combined County Authority
Christine Bailey, Assistant Director of Sport: Business Development & Commercial Lead, University of Nottingham
Natalie Clayton, Partnership & Project Lead, AA Media
Andrew Stokes, Director England, VisitEngland
Helenka Brown, Hanwell Wine Estate
We are delighted to confirm that Mayor of East Midlands, Claire Ward will be joining us.

This year’s theme is Re-imagining Tourism: People, Place, Product.

Some of speakers will be joined by Marina Novelli, Director of the Sustainable Travel and Tourism Advanced Research Centre (STTAR-C) and Professor of Marketing and Tourism at the University of Nottingham, for a thought-provoking panel discussion — with the chance for you to ask your questions directly.

Interactive Workshops

How Your Business Can Achieve a Visitor Ready Accreditation
Product Development

Visit Nottinghamshire will also reflect on the achievements of the past year, present key visitor economy statistics, and outline plans for the future — including the development and implementation of a comprehensive 10-year Destination Management Plan — as we work together to strengthen and grow our destination.

Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025

Times: Arrival 9am for a 9.30am start - finish at 3.30pm

Workshops will run from 3.30pm

Refreshments: A buffet lunch will be served to guests - should you have any special dietary requirements, please do contact businessdevelopment@visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk

Venue: Nottingham Belfry Hotel, Woodhouse Way, Nottingham NG8 6PY (car parking available)

Please save the date and secure your free of charge ticket (x2 free per member business) — we look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring and engaging event and will confirm the full itinerary closer to the event.

This is a great opportunity for tourism, hospitality, retail and sporting organisations based in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to come together to get involved and to learn more about what's coming next.

Please register today to reserve your place. Please note that as this is a popular event, tickets are limited to 2 free tickets for our members. (Please book your two places tickets seperately - with both attendees names) Non-member tickets will be priced at £35 each.

If you need any support booking your tickets please do contact the team on the Business Development email above.

We look forward to welcoming you

The Visit Nottinghamshire Visitor Economy Summit is sponsored by:

Nottingham Belfry

Enjoy a warm welcome at Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa, perched on the edge of the city and a short drive from Junction 26 of the M1. Whether you are here for leisure or business, this 4 star hotel has something for everyone.

Doughnotts

Born in 2015 from a tenner, a wok, and a dream. Doughnotts started when founders Wade and Meg needed some holiday money, so off they went to Meg's mum’s kitchen. What began as a side hustle quickly rose into a full-blown micro-bakery in Nottingham.

Today, Doughnotts proudly operates six stores across the Midlands, with their fresh, handmade doughnuts also found in sports venues around Nottingham and beyond

Visit Nottinghamshire Visitor Economy Summit 2025