HEY! Volunteers need your vote to become Tourism Superstars

VisitEngland has launched its Tourism Superstar 2026 competition with voting now open to members of the public.

The Hull and East Yorkshire Volunteers organisation (HEY! Volunteers), which supports cultural, tourism and heritage events across the area, is one of 10 finalists to make the shortlist of the competition.

The competition, now in its 14th year, seeks out champions working in tourism who provide fantastic experiences for visitors, as well as showcasing the variety and quality of England’s tourism offer, businesses and destinations.

Go to https://www.visitengland.org/tourismsuperstarvote to vote for the HEY! Volunteers.

The HEY! Volunteering Programme gives local people opportunities to support the arts as well as culture and heritage events and organisations across the region.

If you are interested in becoming a HEY! Volunteer and would like to find out more, visit www.heyvolunteering.co.uk and check out the group’s social media channels.

They HEY! Volunteer initiative is funded by the Heritage Innovation Fund with HEY! Volunteering supported by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY).

VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said: “Tourism Superstar seeks out the standout people who make our tourism industry amazing, ensuring destinations and attractions provide unforgettable experiences.

“The competition also shines a spotlight on the variety and quality on offer at every level and in every part of England’s tourism industry. From holiday parks to castles, and from observatories to nature reserves, these individuals and teams ensure visitors keep coming back.

“Of course, they are all superstars already but I encourage you to watch the videos and cast your vote to make sure your favourite takes the crown.”

The 10 finalists were selected out of submissions from Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs), destinations and employers across England and from all areas of tourism.