Tourism chiefs from all over Europe were treated to the delights of Doncaster yesterday at the 'Best of Britain and Ireland Travel show' at the NEC in Birmingham. 

'Doncaster Tourism', the Council's tourism team, exhibited at the 'Premier UK Travel Trade show' for the second successive year and were overwhelmed at the positive response to the borough. 

The Doncaster Tourism stand also had members from the Markets team to promote the historic markets.  Toppings Pies and Doncaster wine from Summerhouse Vineyard were also served to give trade visitors a real taste of what Doncaster has to offer. 

Colin Joy, Tourism Manager for Doncaster, said: "Once again, Doncaster proved extremely popular with coach and tour operators from all over the UK and beyond.

"Enquiries have ranged from our magnificent country houses such as Cusworth Hall or Brodsworth Hall, to our Roman heritage and events such as the St Leger.  The Vulcan bomber has been a very popular new addition to Doncaster's growing tourism offer this year, but we've also had interest in some of the events coming up, such as the Ashley Jackson and Graham Ibbeson exhibition at Cusworth opening in October."

Doncaster Tourism launched a new Group Travel Guide at the show, aimed at showcasing Doncaster's wide variety of attractions suitable for groups visiting the borough. Last week was also English Tourism Week, organised by national tourism body Visit England, aimed at highlighting the importance of tourism to the national economy.

You can also read about Toursim in Doncaster in the latest issue of MODE Business & Lifestyle Magazine here: http://mode.mg/t0ur1sm