Partner with Visit Southampton
Whether you're a local business, event organiser, attraction, or venue, there's real value in partnering with Visit Southampton. We work with organisations of all sizes to help promote everything our vibrant city has to offer — from retail and hospitality to heritage, entertainment, and beyond.
By partnering with us, you can raise your profile, attract more visitors, and be part of a growing platform dedicated to showcasing Southampton as one of the UK’s most exciting destinations on the South Coast.
Why partner with Visit Southampton?
Visit Southampton is the official visitor website for the city, managed by GO! Southampton, the city’s Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Southampton City Council and Southampton Forward. We’re here to connect residents, tourists, and cruise visitors with what makes Southampton special — and we’re committed to supporting the local economy through high-quality, city-wide promotion.
Our platform is used by thousands of visitors each week who are actively searching for things to do, places to eat and drink, events to attend, and independent shops to explore. By choosing to partner with Visit Southampton, your business or event can benefit from:
- Increased visibility through our trusted and established digital channels
- Promotion to targeted audiences planning trips to the city
- Inclusion in thematic campaigns, seasonal guides, and curated blog content
- Greater engagement across our high-performing social media channels
- Opportunities to be part of collaborative city-wide events and trails
Who can partner with us?
We welcome partnerships from a broad range of sectors that contribute to the visitor experience in Southampton. You might be a:
- Hospitality venue – restaurants, cafés, pubs or hotels
- Retailer – independent or national brand
- Attraction or experience provider – museums, galleries, escape rooms, and beyond
- Venue or space – theatres, cinemas, sports facilities, and live music venues
- Event organiser – seasonal markets, festivals, exhibitions
- Community or cultural organisation
- Cruise-related service provider – especially if you cater to cruise passengers
If you’re doing something that contributes to the visitor experience or supports the city’s appeal, there’s a space for you on our platform.
How to become a partner
If you're interested in joining our growing list of partners, simply get in touch using the details below. You’ll need to provide:
- Your business name and contact information
- A short description of what you do
- High-quality images (where available)
- Any current offers or events you’d like to promote
Our team will guide you through the next steps, whether that’s setting up your online listing, featuring you in a campaign, or helping you plan future content ideas.
Email: info@visitsouthampton.co.uk
Or, use our Contact Form to submit your interest.
Advertising and promotion
We’re excited to launch a new six-month advertising trial on the Visit Southampton website, giving businesses the chance to boost visibility through sponsored placements across the platform. From enhanced listings and mobile banners to spotlight cards, there are a range of opportunities available.
Who is this opportunity for?
As a visitor-facing platform, this opportunity is available to customer-facing businesses and organisations, including:
- Attractions
- Events
- Retail
- Hospitality venues
- Leisure and entertainment
- Accommodation
- Travel and tourism
Why advertise on Visit Southampton?
Visit Southampton is the city’s official online tourist information channel, backed by the council and city partners. Advertising on the platform gives your business the opportunity to:
- Increase visibility among visitors and residents actively planning trips and experiences
- Promote seasonal campaigns, offers, events or new openings
- Drive traffic directly to your website or booking platform
- Align your business with Southampton’s official visitor destination platform
- Reach audiences through a trusted and professionally managed tourism website
Interested in advertising?
Lorena Cussens from Simpleview (a Granicus company) is contacting businesses with available opportunities and will be responsible for bookings and payments. However, as spaces are limited, we recommend that you reach out to Lorena directly to secure your spots and discount. Email Lorena at Lorena.cussens@granicus.com for more information.
