Partnership Opportunities

As visitor-facing business owners, you're the ones welcoming guests, showing them what Durham hospitality actually feels like and giving them reasons to come back. You make this city what it is and we're here to make sure more people find you, support you and keep coming through your doors. From including your business in our marketing to supporting your events and providing resources that make your job easier, we offer dozens of ways to work together at no cost to you. Here's how we support Durham's visitor-facing businesses:

Here's how we work with partners across Durham:

Access to our Extranet
Your hub for submitting events, updating business information and accessing tools and resources. We'll help you get set up and show you how to make the most of it.

Durham Event Calendar
List your events on our calendar so visitors and locals can find what's happening. It's one of the most-visited pages on our site.

Visibility at the Visitor Info Center
Get your brochures, materials and information in front of visitors who are actively looking for things to do in Durham.

Media Missions and FAM trips
We bring journalists, content creators and meeting planners to Durham. When it makes sense, we connect them with partners like you for features, coverage and bookings.

Mobile App Challenges and Gamified Experiences
Participate in interactive trails, scavenger hunts, and challenges that drive foot traffic to your business.

Photo Library and Asset Sharing
Access professional photos of Durham for your own marketing, and share your visuals with us to help tell your story.

Content Marketing Features
Get spotlighted across our website and blogs, our email newsletters (reaching thousands of subscribers), our social channels and more.

Backlinking and SEO support
We link to your website from ours, helping boost your visibility in search results.

Custom Partnerships and MOUs
Work with us on mutually beneficial agreements tailored to your business and our goals.

Co-op Packages and Co-Sponsorship Opportunities
Join forces with us on marketing campaigns and initiatives that amplify your reach. (Some opportunities may have associated costs.)

Support for Tourism-Driving Events and Festivals
If your event brings visitors to Durham, we can help with promotion, economic impact studies and logistical support. And if you'd like to partner with events and festivals, we can help make those connections, as well.

Wayfinding Support
Get included in our directional signage and navigation tools that help visitors find you.

Visitor Experience Activation
Work with our team to create memorable on-the-ground experiences for guests.

Press Release Distribution
Share your news with us and we'll help get it in front of media contacts and industry networks.

Industry Updates and Resources
Stay informed with North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association updates and hospitality industry news.

Annual Hospitality Awards
Get nominated and recognized for your contributions to Durham's visitor experience.

Love Durham and Small Business Campaigns
Participate in campaigns designed to drive support and spending to local businesses.

Stay Connected

Let's get started. Email Génesis Defilippi, Partnerships Manager, to learn more about partnership opportunities.