Our Strategy

WHO WE ARE

1066 Country Marketing is a dynamic public‑private partnership bringing together local authorities, national organisations and brilliant tourism businesses. Our partners include Rother District Council, Wealden District Council, Tourism South East, National Trust and English Heritage, alongside a wide network of membership‑based businesses across Rother, Wealden, Hastings and St Leonards.

We are the official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for 1066 Country, proudly championing a visitor economy worth £901 million and supporting over 18,000 jobs (Cambridge Model Impact Research, 2025).

Our internationally recognised brand celebrates 378 square miles of extraordinary coast and countryside from Battle, Bexhill, Hastings and Rye, stretching south to Camber, east to Herstmonceux and north to the Kent border.

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WHAT WE DO: TURNING OUR REGION’S STORIES INTO VISITS, STAYS AND SPEND

We promote 1066 Country, our partners and members through:

- Bold national campaigns across print, digital and out of home, using fresh creative and strong calls to action.

- Targeted international marketing and travel trade activity in partnership with VisitBritain, VisitEngland and Tourism South East.

- A high performing website and active social channels that inspire, inform and convert.

- Press, PR and influencer campaigns built around powerful storylines.

- Visitor itineraries and seasonal themes that showcase member businesses.

- Regular lobbying, market intelligence and support to keep you ahead of the curve.

- Member events and networking that foster collaboration and spark new ideas.