Just looking at Annette Cole's summary of 2009, I am keenly reminded of the challenges faced in the last 12 months.  With a tourism industry dominated by small businesses I am delighted that, in the South West, our businesses have ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Friday 7th June 2013

2009 has been particularly challenging for the tourism industry, with the crash in the value of the pound in relation to the Euro, and the non eventful BBQ summer that we were all hoping for. The industry also dealt with the hype surrounding the speculation ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Friday 7th June 2013

The latest ‘How's Business' research was undertaken throughout November 2009 by TNS.  689 businesses responded to the survey to establish how business was during October 2009.Figures for October show that visitor numbers are up compared to this time last year.  Just under half of all ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Friday 7th June 2013

From Tourism Alliance. Work on finding a solution to the proposed repeal of the Furnished Holiday Lettings Rules continues with the development of a paper on the financial implications for self-catering operators if the tax status of these tourism businesses is changed.The paper shows that, while ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Friday 7th June 2013

Did you know that 10 million people in the UK have a disability; with an ageing population these numbers are growing. You cannot afford to ignore this market and there is a tangible business case to change and make your business more accessible.The TACTALL course ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Friday 7th June 2013

A new online resource will assist forward-looking businesses in preparing for the effects of climate change.  In tough economic times many are already looking to reduce the future risks to their business, make the most of emerging opportunities and keep ahead of the game as ...

Date added: Friday 11th December 2009
Latest updated: Friday 7th June 2013