Our founder, Nathan, becomes a Visit South Devon Board Member

Visit South Devon has recently recruited four new members to join their Board of Directors. We are proud to announce that Nathan Hoare, Founder and Director of Altum Media, has successfully attained one of these seats.

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What is Visit South Devon?

Visit South Devon is the official destination marketing organisation for this region and provides resources for visitors on local events, attractions, and places to eat. 

As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, Visit South Devon promotes the area to national and international markets with the aim of benefiting local businesses and the economy. 

The board member role plays an active role in the future development of the organisation to ensure stable and sustainable growth. 

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Why is tourism so important in South Devon?

Approximately 35.6 million people take trips to Devon every year, spending an annual total of £2,454m and supporting over 63,000 tourism-related jobs. Including buying local services, and spending the wages of those in the tourism industry, the estimated turnover in Devon is approximately £3.5bn. 

This accounts for approximately 12% of all employment in Devon and the tourism industry is increasing each year. 

Visit South Devon aims to sustain the increase in tourism to support the economy, but do so in a way that preserves the stunning landscapes. 

*source: Devon Tourism Partnership 

Statistics taken from Great Britain Tourism Survey (GBTS)

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What is involved with the role?

This is a voluntary role that shapes the future of South Devon and its relationship to the tourism industry. Through attending up to six meetings a year, Nathan has the opportunity to support the vision and objectives for Visit South Devon.

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About Nathan and Altum Media

Nathan was born in South Devon and is really passionate about supporting the area and the tourism industry. Having worked in multiple tourism related roles and having a keen interest in the visitor economy, this role is something that plays to Nathan’s interests and strengths. 

Altum Media works with businesses in the consumer industry, and many of our clients and future clients are members of Visit South Devon, this partnership will be one that benefits the agency, its clients, and South Devon alike.

It will be a pleasure to watch Nathan bring his knowledge and marketing experience into the boardroom to support growth throughout South Devon. Good luck!

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I am delighted to join the Board of Directors at Visit South Devon - I am local to the region and extremely passionate about sharing the abundance of natural beauty and things to do that we have on our doorstep with others. Tourism and the visitor economy is hugely important to the region and I'm excited to meet the whole team and see how I can help develop the region further.

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