Reaction to Visit Cornwall liquidation
Tourist board's gone under after serious financial challenges
Last updated 3rd Oct 2025
Concerns are being raised after tourism body Visit Cornwall's voluntary liquidation.
The group announced the move yesterday, blaming exceptional financial hardship.
CATA - the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions - has responded:
"We are deeply saddened to learn that Visit Cornwall, a valued member organisation within our sector, has entered into a voluntary liquidation.
"Visit Cornwall has played a crucial role in supporting Cornish tourism since 2015, when it moved from a public sector organisation to a CIC. As a fellow membership organisation with complementary objectives, they have played a pivotal role in helping to encourage visitors to discover and enjoy our county. We work closely with the team, and their work and dedication have been greatly appreciated by visitors, partners, and the wider community for the last 10 years.
"At this time, our thoughts are with the team, and all those connected with Visit Cornwall - we recognise this is a very difficult period for them.
"CATA will continue to support our members and the wider visitor economy during this challenging climate. We remain committed to celebrating and promoting the top attractions across Cornwall that work so hard to provide high-quality experiences for everyone."
Whilst there's been similar reaction from Cornwall Council:
Councillor Sarah Preece, C Cabinet Member for Tourism, Localism and Planning said, "I am deeply saddened by the news that Visit Cornwall has gone into liquidation, and I want to thank everyone there for the huge contribution they have made to promoting Cornwall at home and abroad over the years. “Tourism is at the heart of our economy, supporting jobs and communities, but we know the sector faces real challenges. “We will now move quickly to bring partners and stakeholders together - to listen, and to work with them - so that we can support the sector and safeguard the future of Cornwall’s visitor economy.”