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Media

The Isle of Thanet is a premier, year-round destination, and we are here to help you tell its story.

Our public and media relations activity offers comprehensive support for journalists, content creators, and local businesses looking to elevate Thanet’s profile.

In this section find out more about:

  • Bespoke media support and tailored visit itineraries
  • Access to our FREE high-resolution tourism image library
  • Partnership opportunities to secure valuable media exposure
  • Filming support
  • Latest news and coverage
  • What makes the Isle and the towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramgate unique.

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A woman walks two dogs across the wide, sandy expanse of Stone Bay at low tide, with towering white chalk cliffs and a long row of colorful beach huts in the background.

Our picture-perfect Isle: your media image hub

We love supporting anything that promotes our amazing Isle and the unique charm of our towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. That’s why we’re delighted to offer high-resolution images for free. We would love for you to share your published features with us. We can highlight these in our social media activity on @VisitThanet, with a link back to the full feature. Please send these to tourism@thanet.gov.uk 

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June’s Tourism Matters: Summer VAT savings, accessibility training, and local business updates

June’s Tourism Matters: Summer VAT savings, accessibility training, and local business updates

We hope everyone had a good half term. As we head towards a bustling summer season (fingers crossed), in this…
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May’s Tourism Matters: Julie’s Farewell, Accessibility Training Launch, and Thanet Award Successes

May’s Tourism Matters: Julie’s Farewell, Accessibility Training Launch, and Thanet Award Successes

Welcome to the May edition of Tourism Matters. It’s hard to believe how quickly the year is moving, with another…
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A young male server in a black suit and tie presents a wooden tray of canapés to two women seated in a bright, modern hotel bar area at The Yarrow Hotel in Broadstairs.
Hospitality Roundtable – Kent edition

Hospitality Roundtable – Kent edition

Join Hoteliers' Voice for an intimate Hospitality Discussion Roundtable. Taking place  - Tuesday 2 June 9am - 1.30pm (lunch and refreshments…
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"Having worked with Visit Thanet over a number of years, delivering a variety of travel features and reviews on the region and its hotels, I have found the press team to be more than helpful – both pro-active and reactive and always going the extra mile. A joy to work with, Visit Thanet is, without doubt, one of UK's best destination management organisations."

- Lesley Gillilan / Freelance Journalist (I-Paper, Guardian, Coast Magazine)