‘US Connections’ is one of a number of successful projects to benefit from the UK Government’s £40 million Discover England Fund. The fund is administered by VisitEngland and involves a programme of activity to ensure that England stays competitive in the rapidly growing global tourism industry, by offering world-class English tourism products to the right customers at the right time. The Fund is a central government funded programme of activity, supported by match funding by partners in the public and private sectors.

VisitBritain/VisitEngland Chief Executive, Sally Balcombe, said: “This project will boost international and domestic visitor growth, creating a step-change in the industry and spreading the economic benefits of tourism across England.  Our research shows that many US visitors come to Britain due to historic family connections and these ancestry themed itineraries will inspire them to explore more of regional England.”

Contact Us

Tour operator and travel trade contacts for each destination are below. These are the local destination experts and can support with itinerary advice, supplier contacts and local knowledge and insights.

For general enquiries please contact traveltrade@destinationplymouth.org.uk

Visitors – if you are seeking advice and tips for your visit, please use the destination websites and local tourist information offices. 

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Bath

Kathryn Davis

+44(0)117 946 2204
visitbath.co.uk

Bristol

Jon Chamberlain

+44(0)117 946 2209
visitbristol.co.uk

Cornwall

Malcolm Bell

+44(0)7800 649178
visitcornwall.co.uk

Devon

Sally Everton

+44(0)7976 711785
visitdevon.co.uk

English Riviera

Carolyn Custerson

+44(0)7968 261845
englishriviera.co.uk

Essex

Lisa Bone

+44(0)1522 842700
visitessex.co.uk

Gloucester

Ben Hau

+44(0)1452 396207
visitgloucester.co.uk

Hampshire

Andrew Bateman

+44(0)1962 845478
visit-hampshire.co.uk

Hertfordshire

Alanna Kite

+44(0)1277 812900
visitherts.co.uk

Kent

Alanna Kite

+44(0)1277 812900
visitkent.co.uk

Lincolnshire

Charlotte Goy

visitlincoln.com
visitlincolnshire.com

Nottinghamshire

Laura Simpson
visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk

Plymouth

Destination Plymouth Travel Trade

visitplymouth.co.uk

Worcester

Helen Mole

+44(0)1905 722309
visitworcester.co.uk