The Northumberland Tourism Fair took place in Alnwick for another successful event that helps businesses, services and tourist attractions set up for summer.
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00:00 (crowd chattering)
00:02 - Halfway through the day today
00:05 here at Northumberland Tourism Fair 2024.
00:08 I've just been around speaking to a few
00:10 of the great exhibitors we've got here
00:11 and it's great feedback so far.
00:13 And we've had a really good turnout.
00:15 It's great to see the local business community thriving.
00:17 So last year, the event had had a four year break
00:20 because of COVID.
00:21 So this is the second year back after that.
00:23 And we've had a really, really good turnout this year.
00:25 And we have more than 400 tickets that were booked to come.
00:27 Obviously we don't know yet how many have came on the day,
00:29 but it's certainly been a busy morning.
00:31 So all positive so far.
00:32 - Yeah, we've had a really good day today.
00:44 It's been really positive.
00:45 And there's been so many people visit our stall
00:47 that have maybe never been to the zoo before
00:48 or they haven't been for quite a long time.
00:50 And we've expanded so much and developed so much
00:52 in the last couple of years that it's really exciting
00:54 that so many people have seen us today
00:56 and want to come and visit.
00:57 - Amazing having this in March,
00:59 just before the start of the season.
01:01 Everybody that owns cottages and B&Bs are around
01:04 to come and visit all these local producers.
01:07 We're one of them and it does pay off.
01:10 It does the world a good support local
01:12 and looking forward to the next few weeks
01:14 with the start of the summer season.
01:17 Looks like the cottages are getting busy and all booked up.
01:19 So ready to go.
01:21 - It's great.
01:22 It's a perfect way to kind of get your name out
01:24 and meet loads of local other people
01:27 who are small businesses or maybe have B&Bs, small shops.
01:32 It is really kind of essential.
01:34 You can see how busy it is.
01:35 It's been crazy busy today.
01:37 There's so many people and everybody's really interested
01:40 and nice and friendly.
01:41 And it's great 'cause you know
01:42 you're getting the personal touch.
01:44 (crowd chattering)
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