Our founder, Nathan, becomes a Visit South Devon Board Member
About the Role
This is a voluntary board member position with Visit South Devon, the official destination marketing organisation for the South Devon region. The role involves shaping the future of South Devon and its relationship to the tourism industry by supporting the vision and objectives of Visit South Devon.
Board members attend up to six meetings per year to contribute to the organisation’s stable and sustainable growth.
About Visit South Devon
Visit South Devon is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company that promotes the region to national and international markets. It provides resources for visitors on local events, attractions, and places to eat, aiming to benefit local businesses and the economy while preserving the area’s stunning landscapes.
Tourism is a vital industry in South Devon, with approximately 35.6 million annual visitors spending £2,454 million and supporting over 63,000 tourism-related jobs. The industry accounts for about 12% of all employment in Devon, with an estimated turnover of £3.5 billion.
About the Appointee
Nathan Hoare, Founder and Director of Altum Media, has joined the Board of Directors. Nathan was born in South Devon and is passionate about supporting the region and its tourism industry. With experience in multiple tourism-related roles and a keen interest in the visitor economy, he brings valuable marketing expertise to the board.
Altum Media works with consumer industry businesses, many of which are members of Visit South Devon. This partnership is expected to benefit the agency, its clients, and the broader South Devon region.
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“I am delighted to join the Board of Directors at Visit South Devon—I am local to the region and extremely passionate about sharing the abundance of natural beauty and things to do that we have on our doorstep with others. Tourism and the visitor economy is hugely important to the region, and I'm excited to meet the whole team and see how I can help develop the region further.”