An innovative leaflet designed to help visitors plan their journeys to the South West and avoid the busy congestion spots is being promoted in 79 motorway service areas this summer. Summer Getaway 2009 has been produced by the Highways Agency in partnership with South West ...

Date added: Wednesday 1st July 2009
Latest updated: Tuesday 31st January 2012

An industry survey of more than 13,000 VisitEngland assessed serviced accommodation businesses  has been distributed  by the national tourism body as part of a wider review of the UK wide Common Standards star rating system.The UK is one of few regions worldwide that operates a ...

Date added: Monday 27th July 2009
Latest updated: Tuesday 31st January 2012

Flooding is the most common and widespread natural disaster in the UK, and since 1998 there has been at least one serious flood every year. As our climate changes we can expect to see more extreme weather - and more floods. By taking action to prepare ...

Date added: Monday 27th July 2009
Latest updated: Tuesday 31st January 2012

Tourism businesses who continue to invest in training during a recession are more likely to survive the downturn and thrive in the eventual recovery. Despite this, many businesses tend to cut the training budget first in an economic slowdown, when it is more important than ...

Date added: Monday 27th July 2009
Latest updated: Tuesday 31st January 2012

New research released today focuses on the Non-Visitor attitudes towards the South West, and explores what they really think about the region.The research was conducted to develop a better understanding of this market and pinpoint factors that may be causing lapsed visitors, including factors that ...

Date added: Thursday 9th July 2009
Latest updated: Tuesday 31st January 2012