Thanet District Council is actively encouraging new and existing businesses which support growth in the local visitor economy.
Thanet District Council's Tourism Service is part of Regeneration and Growth. The team works closely with other council departments responsible for all services that can affect the visitor experience including coastal development, events, parking, communications, the Thanet Coast Project and Port of Ramsgate.
Research shows that tourism contributes £349 million to the Thanet economy each year, supporting 8,257 jobs and that in 2023 the district welcomed 4.6 million visitors (Cambridge Model Economic Impact Study 2023).
Cllr Kristian Bright, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Culture, and Parking said:
“Thanet is brilliant. With its unique mix of distinctive towns and villages, and 19 miles of sandy beaches, it’s long been a favourite destination for UK holiday makers.
“Our Isle’s reputation goes from strength to strength, as families and people of all ages from the UK, Europe and from across the globe choose to visit us. Our fabulous restaurants, exciting shops, buzzing pubs and hotels, and cutting edge cultural hotspots mean that Thanet’s tourism industry is thriving.
“Thanet’s award-winning Tourism team is committed to building on the success we’ve seen so far by attracting diverse new businesses that cater for everyone’s tastes.
“With so much to offer, it’s easy to see why millions of people visit Thanet every year, and return time and again. With more positive developments on the horizon, underpinned by our Destination Management Framework, the long term outlook for tourism in Thanet has never been more exciting.”
