27 June 2007
Eastbourne’s official visitor website VisitEastbourne.com has taken on a new look recently, doubling accommodation bookings since its re-launch in May.
The site which includes an online accommodation booking facility, also increased its level of hits in May by 57% compared to May of last year. The increases are thought to be in response to the re-launch of the site in May and the latest Re:cycling, Greenhouse Gas and Green Peace advertising campaign, which has been displayed in London since 21 May.
Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Member for Economy, Tourism & Environment, Councillor Steve Wallis said “The recent revamp of the VisitEastbourne site has seen a number of improvements, including improved navigation, search engine friendly templates, a more user-friendly accommodation search and a new itinerary builder where you can build the perfect break.
The next step is to complete the new VisitBandstand.com website which will include an online ticketing facility, plus e-mail marketing and online shopping on VisitEastbourne where you can even buy your own Eastbourne deckchair.”
VisitEastbourne received over 1.4 million hits in the last year and includes up to date information which is fed throughout the day by the resorts Destination Management System. The system includes 86 accommodation establishments, over 300 events and shows and over 400 attractions, shops and restaurants for visitors to search and browse.
The site is also inter-operable with VisitBritain, meaning some of the information and accommodation availability is automatically fed through to the UK’s main visitor website and to Tourist Information Centres across the UK.
For more information or to book online visit the Visit Eastbourne website.
