Isle of Thanet: Public & media relations
Our public and media relations activities are designed to elevate the Isle of Thanet as a premier, year-round day trip and short break destination.
By working together, we aim to raise awareness of our spectacular coastal landscapes, outstanding attractions, and unique experiences across local, national, and international media.
For further information on PR activities and partnership opportunities, please contact:
Julie Edwards on: 01843 577671 or email Julie.edwards@thanet.gov.uk
For Media: Your Thanet Resource Centre
We are your dedicated resource for developing engaging stories about the Isle of Thanet. We provide comprehensive support to make your coverage as easy and successful as possible:
Bespoke Media Support
- Media Enquiries: We provide prompt responses, further information, and relevant contact details for your features.
- Media Visits: We coordinate and book tailored itineraries, visits, and accommodation to ensure a productive and relevant trip.
- Press Packs: We prepare bespoke packs for your visit or specific themes, including key information, contacts, attraction details, and appropriate high-resolution images.
- Unique selling points: Details on what makes the Isle stand out from other destinations and destination facts all in one place. (include link and URL to Unique Selling Points Page)
- www.visitthanet.co.uk: for further information on all there is to see and do on our wonderful Isle.
Photo Library
Access our valuable FREE tourism image library for high-quality photos of our beaches, bays, towns, villages, attractions, landmarks, and events.
Filming Support
We work with Thanet District Council’s Film Office to assist with location enquiries and filming requests. Please visit our dedicated filming page for more information.
For local tourism businesses: Amplify your reach
Partner with us to feature your business in stories reaching wider audiences. Our PR activities are your opportunity to gain valuable media exposure:
Story pitches & Press Releases
We generate and distribute press releases highlighting new offerings, seasonal activities, special events, and compelling stories from local businesses to consumer and tourism media. Contact us with your latest news!
Media Visit Hosting
We host journalists from key publications. Get involved by offering your venue, accommodation, or service for their itinerary to secure direct coverage.
National & International Partnerships
Through collaboration with major organisations like the National Coastal Tourism Academy, VisitEngland and VisitBritain, we make the most of opportunities to bring high-profile national and international journalists to the district, creating opportunities for your business to be featured.
Free Photo Library
Our high-quality tourism image library is a valuable FREE resource you can use to support your own marketing and is also used to support media coverage of the area. It includes photos of our beaches, towns, attractions, and events.
Media coverage monitoring
We monitor local, regional, and national media coverage to track success.
Local media and tourism contacts
Partner with us to feature your business in stories reaching wider audiences. Our PR activities are your opportunity to gain valuable media exposure:
