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Do you, your company or your organisation work in tourism? Find out more about our support and get involved! ➡ https://lnkd.in/ezpR5ZXD The European Commission is working with stakeholders from across the tourism industrial ecosystem to support a future for tourism that is more sustainable, digital and resilient to economic shocks and crises. With over 3.5 million businesses and 19 million jobs in the EU in 2022, spanning from accommodation suppliers to food and beverage services, passenger transport, and tour operators; tourism is a key economic activity in the EU.

Helping local businesses to thrive Cotswolds Tourism has been successful in securing funding for ‘Help to Thrive’ through the latest round of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The project is aimed at helping local businesses to create new experiences & to learn to market them successfully online. The first element is to identify businesses, whether or not they would be traditionally considered as tourism businesses, that could create engaging new experiences and help them to develop those ideas - for instance working with a cheese shop to offer a tasting experience that paired local cheeses with local wines. The second element is then working with local businesses to show them how new (or existing) experiences can be brought to a wider audience by making them bookable online and explaining how to reach new audiences. A range of specialist training workshops are planned for later this year to help businesses develop a bookable tourism experience, to access new markets, and learn about different booking platforms.  A bespoke 1 to1 mentoring programme will also be available for a few businesses from each local authority area and people considering starting a visitor economy business for the first time will also be welcome to join the programme. Three of the local authority areas across the Cotswolds have backed the project meaning visitor economy businesses in Cotswold District, West Oxfordshire District and Tewkesbury Borough Council areas are all now eligible to see if they can get involved. Paul James (Economic Development Lead at Cotswold District Council) said: “The UK Shared Prosperity Fund has already supported a number of exciting projects which are making a real difference across the Cotswold District. Tourism is a hugely important sector for us, & I’m delighted that we’re able to work with Cotswolds Tourism to help businesses serving the visitor economy to succeed by adapting as consumer behaviour changes. I’d encourage businesses to make the most of the support that is available.” Andy Barge (Assistant Director for Communities at West Oxfordshire) said “This is a unique opportunity for visitor economy businesses or local town groups to come together to learn how to develop an immersive visitor experience and drive visitors to less well-known places around the region. We look forward to working closely with the Cotswolds Tourism team.” Andy Sanders, Head of Community & Economic Development at Tewkesbury Borough Council, said “Alongside the training, businesses will be marketed and promoted by Cotswolds Tourism. This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses in Tewkesbury Borough as the draw of the Cotswolds helps to drive visitors to the district. I encourage businesses to apply immediately as we expect this will be popular.” https://lnkd.in/eS8Pcn-p Businesses can register an interest by completing the form ⬇

📹Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a Tourism Vision and Action Plan to grow the sector over the next 10 years. The goal is for tourism expenditure from overnight visitors to exceed £2 billion by 2035. The plan sets out 17 actions which are critical to achieving this ambition in a way that promotes regional balance, raises productivity, creates good jobs, and lowers carbon emissions. Read the plan ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eq2bZvRh Tourism Northern Ireland Tourism Ireland Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance (NITA) HOSPITALITY ULSTER Northern Ireland Hotels Federation Belfast Metropolitan College Titanic Belfast

The Bahamas Honored with the Caribbean Destination Resilience Award by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association We are thrilled to announce that The Bahamas has been honoured with the Caribbean Destination Resilience Award by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) in collaboration with the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST). Competing in Category A for destinations with over 500,000 annual stopover visitors, The Bahamas distinguished itself through its exceptional commitment to sustainability and resilience in tourism. The award's judging criteria encompassed five key themes: Commitments to Partnership and Collaboration, Sustainable/Resiliency Related Activities, Innovation and Technology, Linkages and External Engagement, and Contribution of Initiatives to Tourism. The Bahamas' submission highlighted the remarkable resilience of the Abacos post-Hurricane Dorian, showcasing strategic collaborations that facilitated the region's reconstruction while preserving its natural and cultural heritage. This prestigious recognition underscores The Bahamas' leadership in the Caribbean's tourism sector, setting a high standard for resiliency and sustainable development. The Caribbean Destination Resilience Award serves as an inspiration for other destinations to adopt similar collaborative and innovative approaches to sustainability. Explore living and visiting opportunities in this incredible region here: https://lnkd.in/g6AF5VbU Read more about this achievement here: https://lnkd.in/ehVeUpV9 (Image courtesy of Travel & Leisure) #bahamasluxuryrealestate #realestatesuccess #islandproperties #internationalrealty

In 2023, Alberta’s tourism industry broke records, injecting $12.7 billion into Alberta’s economy through visitor spending. Thanks to Alberta’s Tourism Strategy, and our ongoing efforts to partner with businesses and stakeholders, we’re well on our way to our goal of growing Alberta’s visitor economy to $25 billion a year by 2035. #ABTourism   Travel Alberta, Tourism Industry Association of Alberta (TIAA), Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association, Explore Edmonton Corporation, Tourism Calgary, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism

The prevalence of peer to peer (P2P) accommodation, such as AirBNB, varies widely between regions. P2P accounts for more than 30% of guest nights in South Wairarapa, Kāpiti Coast and Waikato Districts. In the tourism hotspots of Westland, Queenstown-Lakes, Kaikoura and Mackenzie Districts, P2P accounts for less than 20% of guest nights. Infometrics Principal Economist and Lead Demographer Nick Brunsdon wrote about the role of P2P accommodation in regional tourism in our October #InfometricsChartoftheMonth. #infometrics #newzealand #tourism #p2p #p2paccommodation #guestnights #regionaldevelopment

𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍    The NSW Tourism Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the state’s tourism industry, and forms part of the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards.    Open to all tourism businesses within New South Wales, the submission and inspection-based program rewards business excellence, innovation and professionalism.    There are 26 categories that businesses can nominate for, relevant to their business type, with category finalists and medallists announced at the gala event, held later in the year.    Gold medallists attain national recognition and will compete against finalists from other States and Territory’s in the Australian Tourism Awards program.    Submissions are completed via the businesses personalised online dashboard, where they can access supporting information, track submission progress and review final feedback.    Entering the awards supports businesses to: * Raise their profile among industry and consumers. * Undertake a focused review of business goals, results and plans * Build morale and team spirit among staff and colleagues. * Gain confidential feedback from our team of experienced judges. * Benchmark your business against industry, both locally and across Australia 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫.  For more information on the awards including category descriptors please visit the website: https://bit.ly/4bndzBz

Members from Tourism WA’s Destination Development team recently travelled to Wooramel Station on Australia’s Coral Coast to connect with industry operators for the WA Station Stay workshop.    Over 25 industry members attended the workshop, which included presentations from guest speakers on destination marketing, development grants and workforce initiatives.    Designed to support the development of WA Station Stays as a must-do tourism experience, the workshop was organised by WA Regional Tourism Organisations Australia’s Golden Outback and Australia’s Coral Coast.    Learn more about WA Station Stays here: https://bit.ly/3Z9Z0Np

The importance of hospitality in tourism is : 1- Enhances visitor experiences, increasing return rates. 2- Promotes local culture, fostering understanding. 3- Supports the local economy by creating jobs. 4- Builds the destination's reputation, attracting more tourists. 5- Creates unique, personalized experiences for travelers. 6- Facilitates interaction between tourists and locals.

VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes OBE at the Tourism Alliance's Tourism Policy Conference, leading a panel on Squaring the Circle: Funding, taxes and staying competitive, which explored the development of the Local Visitor Economy Partnership and Destination Development Partnerships. Positive progress has been made with the Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) programme. We currently have 35 already in place and more to come to cover all of England in 2025. These partnerships mark a step forward for the future of the industry in England. A significant element of this programme is the development of a national peer network which is supporting meaningful collaboration and knowledge sharing among the destinations, businesses and organisations across the local and national visitor economy. Along with the LVEP programme we’ve overseen the delivery of two Destination Development Partnership pilots. This is having a positive impact on local visitor economies and contributing to local growth. Together, we’re creating new opportunities for learning, innovation, and partnership to build a stronger more resilient visitor economy that can adapt and thrive. Learn more about how we are shaping the future of English tourism. https://lnkd.in/eeXWkmu7