UNESCO Global Geopark Management Committee

The Global Geopark Management Committee, chaired by Nick Powe from Kents Cavern, is the lead organisation bringing together all the strategic partners involved in ensuring that we work together to retain our UNESCO accreditation, which, in terms of Destination Marketing, is hugely important. With sustainability and Carbon Neutral all now high on the agenda, protecting our natural environment and in particular our marine environment is critically important with our Destination Brand slogan: ‘Naturally Inspiring’. The CEO of the ERBID Company attends the Global Geopark Management Committee meetings.

Geopark Background

In September 2007 the English Riviera received international recognition for its rich geological, historical and cultural heritage, it became one of just 57 areas around the world to endorsed by UNESCO and welcomed into both the European and Global Geopark Networks.

Businesses are actively encouraged to promote the fact that the English Riviera is an UNESCO Global Geopark and you are encouraged to download the logo below and to include this in your own promotions linking back to the English Riviera website for more information including information on all the Global Geopark related sites that visitors can enjoy.

UNESCO Global Geopark Promotion

If you would like to celebrate and promote the fact that the English Riviera has been designated an UNESCO Global Geopark you are encouraged to download the official Global Geopark Logo and to upload this on your own website. Find out more about the Geopark here.

Meet our

Other Partners

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Torbay Council

The Chief Executive of the ERBID Company meets with the Leader, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Chief Executive of Torbay Council on a monthly basis to discuss key issues.
Torbay Development Agency

Torbay Development Agency (TDA) has voted unanimously to support the operation of an English Riviera Business Improvement District, and as such, the two organisations work together on numerous aspects.
Great South West Tourism Partnership

The Great South West Tourism Partnership was formed as a new group at the start of COVID to provide ‘joined up’ and rapid support to the thousands of Tourism and Hospitality businesses across the South West impacted by COVID lockdowns.
Visit Devon

Visit Devon is the official DMO for Devon and the ERBID Company is a strategic commercial partner with unanimous support for the work and need for a county DMO.
Visit Britain

As the official DMO for Torbay, the ERBID Company is also the official link with Government through our links with Visit England and DCMS, the Government Departments responsible for Tourism, Culture, Media and Sport.
Strategic Partnerships

The ERBID Company works closely with our strategic partners to ensure that opportunities to achieve growth are maximised for levy payers.