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Yacht goes stealth to secure second in Panama - 2 May 2012 - The Welcome to Yorkshire Clipper Yacht has sprung a tactical surprise on the rest of the Round the World competitors and secured second place in the race to Panama.
Sofa turns chauffeur for Yorkshire's Great Outdoors - 20 April 2012 - A new guide to Yorkshire has been launched to encourage people to swap their sofas and heels for boots and wheels.
Brontë Garden to Charm Chelsea - 18 April 2012 - The wild moorland landscape that inspired some of the world's greatest writers, the Brontës, will be recreated at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show in a tribute to the famous authors.
Pride of Yorkshire represents county at national awards - 10 April 2012 - Ten Yorkshire tourism businesses will go head-to-head with their national rivals in a bid to win the top award in English tourism.
Yorkshire's Favourite Pub - you decide! - 4 April 2012 - Yorkshire people are being invited to nominate their favourite pub in one of the biggest competitions ever to find the county's most popular local.
Heroes of heritage star in new guide - 21 March 2012 - There's no need for a Tardis or DeLoreon to time travel in Yorkshire after a new campaign is launched to entice tourists to explore the county's rich past.
Lights, camera, action for new Yorkshire film trail - 15 March 2012 - What do you get when you put football, wizards, trains and vampires together? A new film campaign and trail dedicated to Yorkshire's film and TV locations.
The kids are alright with new family campaign - 5 April 2012 - Tourism chiefs have drafted in pint-sized experts to help create the first ever Yorkshire family campaign.
Yorkshire pride to Champion county worldwide - 28 March 2012 - The Yorkshire Regiment received a standing ovation as they launched a new scheme to promote Yorkshire worldwide by harnessing the power of its patriotic people.
Romantic Roseberry expecting rise in visitors - 2 March 2012 - Roseberry Topping, North Yorkshire is expecting an increase in visitors this weekend after it was voted in the top ten most romantic places in the world to propose.
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at show format to get tourism tongues wagging - 1 March 2012 - A chat show with a difference will be held in Yorkshire this March when more than 1,000 people head for Y 12 - the UK's biggest tourism event.
Red carpet rolled out for stars of The Dales - 21 February 2012 - More than two hundred people walked the red carpet at the premiere of a new television series about the Yorkshire Dales last night.
Yorkshire DJs, Divas and Dales set for premiere - 15 February 2012 - More than two hundred people are set to walk the red carpet for an exclusive premiere of the hit television show, The Dales.
Foreign legions of tourists choosing Yorkshire - 10 February 2012 - There has been a dramatic increase in tourists from overseas choosing Yorkshire as their desired holiday destination, according to figures just released.
Boom in bookings for Leeds accommodation - 2 Feb 2012 - An iconic Leeds hotel is celebrating a boom in business as well as its 75th birthday this year.
Hockney Trail to Take Tourists East - 12 December 2011 - Plans are underway to create the first official David Hockney Trail allowing visitors to Yorkshire to walk in the footsteps of Britain's most famous living artist.
Yorkshire takes centre stage on Broadway - 5 December 2011 - Yorkshire heads for the bright lights of Broadway this winter as the latest Sir Alan Ayckbourn play transfers from Scarborough to New York.
Burns night extravaganza set to take Rotherham by storm - 1 December 2011 - Yorkshire war hero Ben Parkinson will be guest of honour at a major charity event in Rotherham when one of the world's best marching bands parades through the town.
Celebrity backing for Yorkshire Coast - 25 November 2011 - The Yorkshire coast has secured celebrity backing after being nominated for a raft of national awards.
Tourism Bosses Throw Down Gauntlet to X factor Judge - 7 November 2011 - Tourism chiefs have invited pop superstar Gary Barlow to Yorkshire after he branded an X Factor hopeful's singing "like the opening of a bad pantomime in Scarborough".
Yorkshire pub named best in Britain - 3 November - The Pipe and Glass Inn has been named Pub of the Year in a Michelin guide - beating off more than 530 pubs across the UK.
Spending Soars as Overseas Visitors Flock to Yorkshire - 1 November 2011 - Figures released today show the number of international trips taken to Yorkshire has grown by a massive 22% compared with only a 3% increase nationally.
Rescue victims meet lifesaving heroes in yorkshire ceremony - 8 October 2011 - Rescue victims came face-to-face with the heroes who saved their lives last night at an awards ceremony for lifesaving volunteers in Yorkshire.
Top Tourism Stars Awarded Prized Trophies - 10 October 2011 - White Rose Awards Winners Announced
By 'Eck! Yorkshire shines at Michelin Stars - 6 October 2011 - It's official! Yorkshire is the best place for dining outside London.
Rescuers honoured for keeping Yorkshire safe - 30 September 2011 - Yorkshire heroes will be rewarded for helping to keep the county safe for visitors in a glittering ceremony, hosted by tourism chiefs.
Yorkshire tops national average for conference and event bookings - 19 September 2011 - A survey just out shows that Yorkshire has bucked the trend nationally for the average number of conferences and events taking place across the region in 2010.
Westminster backing for future of Yorkshire Tourism - 13 September 2011 - Yorkshire MPs joined together in a show of cross party support to champion Yorkshire tourism in a Westminster debate and received the praise and backing of Tourism Minister John Penrose.
US Olympic wrestling champion gets to grips with Yorkshire - 12 September 2011 - A US Olympic wrestling champion got to grips with a York Viking as part of a whirlwind tour of Yorkshire this weekend.
Yorkshire's beautiful dales battle with bushy outback for world titles - 9 September 2011 - The UK's largest county is sizing up to some of the world's iconic destinations to battle it out for two of tourism's top prizes in this year's World Travel Awards.
An Eyre of optimism for new Bronte guide - 8 September 2011 - A new Bronte campaign to coincide with a major new blockbuster version of Jane Eyre is being launched to roll out the red carpet to tourists.
Hockney's Yorkshire Masterpieces revealed to World - 7 September, 2011 - Yorkshire is to be the centrepiece attraction at the Royal Academy of Arts as the first major exhibition of David Hockney's landscape work is presented in the UK.
Yorkshire: the happiest place in the country - 7 September, 2011 - People living in Yorkshire are the happiest in the UK according to major new national research out this week.
Yorkshire entrepreneur joins award winning tourism team - 2 September 2011 - A local entrepreneur is flying the flag for Yorkshire tourism, adding to the host of high profile names championing the county's cause.
Welcome to Yorkshire secures second place in second stage of yacht race - 1 September 2011 - The only English entry in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, Welcome to Yorkshire, has secured second place in Race 2 of the 40,000-mile, year-long contest.
Yorkshire brother and sister battle it out for top award - 26 August 2011 - A Yorkshire brother and sister are set to go head-to-head in a battle to be the best caravan park in the county.
Yorkshire Tiger Roars Back - 22 August 2011 - An 82 year-old Yorkshire Tiger will wow the crowds at this year's London Lord Mayor's Show after being restored to her former glory by a team of Scarborough apprentices.
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Tourists taken back in time with Battlefields guide - 19 August 2011 - A new Battlefields guide is set to take tourists back in time, bringing to life historic sites that have shaped the county's past, present and future.
Billion pound festival fans flock to Yorkshire - 16 August 2011 - As one of the most important fortnights in Yorkshire's summer calendar begins research reveals that festival goers contribute half a billion pounds to the local economy.
Tourism awards race towards photo finish - 8 August 2011 - Yorkshire's tourism businesses are under starter's orders as they hurtle towards the finishing post at the biggest tourism awards ceremony of the year.
Yorkshire delight as overseas visitor spending soars - 4 August 2011 - New figures just released show overseas visitors are choosing to spend more time and money in Yorkshire according to the International Passenger Survey. In the first quarter of 2011, people who came to Yorkshire from abroad spent over 70% more than in the same period in 2010.
Yorkshire Day celebrations for county's Clipper yacht launch - 1 August 2011 - Crew onboard Welcome to Yorkshire, England's only entry in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, were given a Royal Naval send off as they began their 40,000 mile adventure.
Tourism chiefs predict summer spectacular as visitor spend soars - 22 July 2011 - Following a great start to the year for some tourism businesses in Yorkshire and latest statistics, the county is gearing up for a bumper summer.
Time for tea as new trail is launched - 13 July 2011 - There's something new brewing in Yorkshire this summer which tourism bosses hope will be everyone's cup of tea.
Shibden Mill Inn is Yorkshire's Favourite Pub - 12 July, 2011 - After thousands of votes and hundreds of different nominations the public has crowned Shibden Mill Inn as Yorkshire's Favourite Pub 2011.
Yorkshire's biggest endeavour to date - 7 July 2011 - Yorkshire is taking on the world this summer when it competes in the Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race as England's only entrant.
White Rose Award Finalists Announced - 5 July 2011 - Welcome to Yorkshire has revealed which tourism stars are in with a chance of winning a highly coveted White Rose Award.
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Yorkshire Centre Stage for Railway Children - 29 June 2011 - The Olivier-award winning production of The Railway Children steamed into London Waterloo to a standing ovation after wowing audiences worldwide.
Life's a Beach at the Great Yorkshire Show - 24 June 2011 - Gary Verity launches Great Yorkshire Show beach at ScarboroughTEN tonnes of sand will be ferried from the shores of Scarborough to the green fields of Harrogate as part of ambitious plans to create the first ever beach at the Great Yorkshire Show.
Yorkshire Pubs Battle it out to be crowned the Favourite Local - 14 June 2011 - Twelve of Yorkshire's most popular pubs are to battle it out to win the title of "Yorkshire's Favourite Pub".
Record-breaking Bramham - 7 June 2011 - A record-breaking number of visitors flocked to this year's Welcome to Yorkshire Bramham International Horse Trials, making it the biggest and best yet organisers have revealed.
ITV The Dales sparks visitor boom to Yorkshire - 3 June 2011 - Smash hit TV show The Dales has been hailed a major success after triggering a tourism boom to the Yorkshire countryside.
Yorkshire launches major bid for Tour de France - 28 May 2011 - Yorkshire is launching an audacious bid to host the opening stages of the 2016 Tour de France.
People power sees Yorkshire garden make Chelsea history - 28 May 2011 - Welcome to Yorkshire has made Chelsea Flower Show history by becoming the first exhibitor to win the prestigious People's Choice award two years in a row.
Yorkshire's Michelin Chefs turn up the heat at Chelsea - 26 May 2011 - Yorkshire's Michelin Star chefs have flown the flag for the county's cuisine after putting in a guest appearance at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Art of Yorkshire Scoops Silver at Chelsea - 24 May 2011 - The Art of Yorkshire Garden from Welcome to Yorkshire has won a Silver medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Tourism bosses warm up for easter eggs-stravanganza - 20 April 2011 - TOURISM bosses are warming up for an Easter Eggs-stravaganza this weekend as sizzling temperatures look set to send visitor numbers soaring.
Food for thought as new category announced for tourism awards - 20 May 2011 - Yorkshire restaurants are being urged to come forward and enter the UK's largest tourism awards ceremony, the White Rose Awards 2011. Organised by Welcome to Yorkshire, this year's awards have a new category, Yorkshire Restaurant of the Year.
Leeds band strikes chord on national TV - 15 April 2011 - A Leeds indie band is set to strike a chord with tourists after providing the soundtrack for a national TV advert promoting Yorkshire.
Yorkshire TV Campaign Set to Steal the Nation's Heart - 11 April 2011 - A brand new television campaign urging visitors to make Yorkshire their staycation this year will be beamed into homes across the nation this week.
Turner Trails welcomed in Wetherby - 1 April 2011 - A Wetherby beauty spot which inspired JMW Turner has been commemorated as part of a campaign to allow visitors to follow in the artist's footsteps.
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Rhinos star shows off hometown sights - 30 March 2011 - Leeds Rhinos rugby stars swapped tries for tours this week to relaunch the Leeds City Sightseeing Bus.
Millions make The Dales a TV hit - 29 March 2011 - New television series The Dales has taken the nation by storm after more than 4 million viewers tuned in to watch the first episode last night.
Monster success for Leeds event - 21 March 2011 - Frankenstein's Wedding Live in Leeds has been a monster success in promoting Leeds, according to the official tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire.
Snooker star enjoying a long break in Yorkshire - 17 March 2011 - Snooker superstar Ding Junhui is enjoying his longest break yet after visiting Yorkshire six years ago and making it his new home.
New Boost for Coastal Tourism - 15 March 2011 - A new advisory group has been set up in a bid to boost visitor numbers to the Yorkshire coast.
Yorkshire lights the way for British Tourism Week - 10 March 2011 - Scarborough's skies were set alight for British Tourism Week after a giant Y was blasted onto an iconic coastal lighthouse.
Why rhubarb and beds could be recipe for success - 3 March 2011 - It might not be a natural mix, but rhubarb and beds could make a recipe for Yorkshire success after two of the county's weird and wonderful festivals were shortlisted for a national competition.
Y 11 Takes Centre Stage - 31 January 2011 - Yorkshire businesses are being invited to the biggest tourism conference in the UK after Welcome to Yorkshire announced its major Y 11 event will return this April.
Chinese scheme set to boost tickets for tennis - 27 Janaury 2011 - An innovative new partnership between Welcome to Yorkshire and the country's Chinese students is set to see hundreds of extra fans attend Sheffield's 66th English Open table tennis championships this weekend.
Bright Future for Welcome to Yorkshire as Funding Agreed - 19 January 2011 - Yorkshire Forward and Welcome to Yorkshire have jointly agreed to maintain Welcome to Yorkshire's funding at £10 million for the next year...
Unlocking the secrets of a warm Yorkshire welcome - 17 January 2011 - How to give a warm Yorkshire welcome to visitors will take pride of place in new courses being rolled out by the county's tourism agency.
Theatregoers take tourist trail to Yorkshire - 4 January 2011 - As The Railway Children stage play faces its final curtain at the Welcome to Yorkshire theatre in London its legacy will be felt closer to home with an anticipated increase in visitors.
Events bonanza for Sheffield - 24 December 2010 - Sheffield looks set to start 2011 with a bang as the county's tourism agency is predicting a bumper year of major events for the city.
Archbishop brushes with digital this Christmas - 20 November 2010 - An Archbishop has swapped sermons for podcasts this Christmas after helping to guide Yorkshire visitors through the footsteps of artist JMW Turner...
Yorkshire Tourism in £7bn Heaven - 22 November 2010 - Figures revealed today show a boom in visitor spend since the launch of the official tourism agency, Welcome to Yorkshire.
Yorkshire on top of the World! - 7 November 2010 - A campaign to attract more visitors to Yorkshire has beaten competition from some of the biggest brands in the world to win the World's Leading Marketing Campaign...
Tourism Boost in North Yorkshire - 5 November 2010 - Ambitious plans to boost tourism in North Yorkshire have been unveiled by the official tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire.
Summer sightseeing success sees 10,000 jump aboard - 21 October 2010 - Leeds residents are being invited to take a free ride on the Leeds City Sightseeing Bus and Boat to mark the final weekend of the season for the tours.
Elizabeth to wow crowds at Lord Mayor's Parade - 11 October 2010 - Yorkshire's hardest working pensioner, Elizabeth the Steam Bus, is to be a star attraction in this year's London Lord Mayor's Parade.
Yorkshire Awards its Tourism Stars - White Rose Awards Winners Announced - 4 October 2010 - Applause greeted 16 proud tourism winners who stole the show at this year's White Rose Awards. The glittering celebration saw 90 finalists battle it out for the coveted awards which are organised by tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Scoops Global "Oscar" - 4 October 2010 - Welcome to Yorkshire has been named Europe's Leading Marketing Campaign at the most sought-after awards in the travel and tourism industry.
Sightseeing bus and boat prove just the ticket for tourists - 21 September 2010 - A boom in passengers flocking to Leeds' new sightseeing bus and boat tours this summer has led them to be extended for an extra month.
White Rose a sell out as Yorkshire gets the X factor - 14 September 2010 - Over 1000 people have booked their places at Yorkshire's White Rose Awards, making this a sell out year for the UK's biggest tourism awards ceremony.
Michelin stars light up red carpet event - 10 September 2010 - Yorkshire's Michelin starred chefs have been holding tasting sessions to decide which special dinner will be served at the UK's biggest tourism awards ceremony. The final menu is being designed by the chefs, and will be re-created for one night only for finalists and guests at this year's White Rose Awards, organised by tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire.
Watch out World, Yorkshire is here! - 9 September 2010 - Yorkshire is taking on the crème de la crème of world travel after the county's tourism agency, Welcome to Yorkshire, was shortlisted for the World's Leading Tourist Board in the prestigious World Travel Awards.
Yorkshire Tees Up a Golfing Winner - 7 September 2010 - As Ryder Cup fever hots up, Welcome to Yorkshire, the official tourism agency, launches a global bid to bring more golfers to Yorkshire.
Yorkshire checks-in with European Foursquare first - 7 September 2010 - Welcome to Yorkshire has become the first tourism agency in Europe to embrace the mobile internet phenomenon Foursquare by creating its own dedicated page.
Ladies Break Record for Day at Ebor - 20 August 2010 - The first ever Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival has broken the Ladies Day record for a four day Festival and is in sight of the four day record of over 80,000 attendees.
Yorkshire Welcome to Girl Guides - 20 August 2010 - Yorkshire extended a warm welcome to thousands of girl guides from around the world who experienced the ultimate camping adventure - the Girlguiding UK Centenary Camp.
Turner Trails are online hit - 12 August 2010 - A series of NEW trails following in the footsteps of famous British artist JMW Turner, have caught the eye of thousands of potential visitors to Yorkshire.
Ade Edmondson returns to roots for new Dales TV series - 27 August 2010 - Yorkshire-born comic Ade Edmondson took centre stage in the Dales as part of filming for a fly-on-the-wall TV series.
Yorkshire is warming up for a Bumper Bank Holiday - 27 August 2010 - Yorkshire could be in line for a bumper Bank Holiday weekend according to a new survey from official tourism agency, Welcome to Yorkshire.
Cricketers Swap Wickets for Waves - 25 August 2010 - YORKSHIRE cricketers were bowled over by the vital work of Scarborough lifeboat volunteers after taking time out of their hectic schedule to take part in a training session at sea.
Advance Ticket sales soar in new look Ebor - 17 August 2010 - Advance ticket sales for the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival have set a new record - up 12% on last year's record figures.
Yorkshire leads the rest of Britain - 5 August 2010 - The Minister for Tourism and Heritage, John Penrose MP, has held Yorkshire up as an example to the rest of Britain after his first visit to the region.
Yorkshire garden lays down roots at Harlow Carr - 4 August 2010 - The double award-winning Welcome to Yorkshire Rhubarb Crumble and Custard Garden has been formally welcomed to its permanent plot at RHS Harlow Carr by Minister for Tourism and Heritage, John Penrose MP.
Battle for Tourism Oscars - 2 August 2010 - Following a record breaking number of entries to the White Rose Awards, Welcome to Yorkshire has today revealed which tourism businesses will battle it out for the most prestigious tourism awards in the UK.
Free sightseeing bus and boat tours to celebrate major success in Leeds - 28 July 2010 - LEEDS folk can snap up FREE trips through the city this weekend to celebrate the success of its first ever sightseeing tours.
100,000 Go Racing in Yorkshire! - 26 July 2010 - Over 100,000 people enjoyed this year's Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival - a record attendance for the event.
Racing Festival gets off to a record start - 19 July 2010 - The Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival got off to a record breaking start with over 13,000 people attending throughout the weekend.
Award-winning Chelsea Garden comes home to Yorkshire - 12 July 2010 - The garden which took the Chelsea Flower Show by storm is returning to its Yorkshire roots.
Yorkshire.com - twice as good as the rest! - 18 June 2010 - Yorkshire.com was the only winner of two awards at the prestigious TravelMole Web awards in London.