http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk - News Articles en-GB Copyright Tourism Business Toolkit Tourism Business Toolkit News Tourism Business Toolkit 60 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:41:18 GMT http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/10/13/make-the-most-of-business-opportunities-available-a3657 Are you gearing up for next year's Olympic Games and the opportunities they could present to your business? Tourism 2012 Games is a free resource designed to help all UK tourism professionals and businesses, however big or small, to identify and connect with opportunities around the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The site contains a wealth of practical information on the Games, advice on how you can benefit, and resources to help you play your part Business%20Support Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/10/11/top-tips-to-improve-access-ahead-of-london-2012-a3653 It's less than a year to go before the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.  Overnight trips made by people who either have or are accompanied by someone with a health condition or impairment contribute over £2bn to the English visitor economy annually, highlighting the economic importance of this sector to the industry. VsiitEngland has produced a helpful 'Top Tips to Improve Access Ahead of London 2012 Paralympic Games' that guides you through easy suggestions for impro Business%20Support Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/9/25/an-event-not-to-be-missed-a3636 VisitEngland has announced that there will be a Visitor Economy Forum taking place on Thursday 1st December 2011 in London to debate the big issues affecting visitor economy growth and in particular Tourism Business Improvement Districts. This will be the first definitive discussion on the development of Tourism Business Improvement Districts (TBIDs) in England. Attend on 1st December to understand what is involved and how it might progress, and debate what it means for the visitor economy, yo Business%20Support Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/9/21/world-travel-market-2011-is-nearly-here-attendance-is-free-a3598 The World Travel Market 2011 is almost here..  The exhibition takes place from Monday 7 November to Thursday 10 November at Excel London. Attending the exhibition is your chance to get a global perspective on what's happening in tourism around the world, stay abreast of the latest developments in the travel industry, as well as meet, network, negotiate and conduct business with hundreds of colleagues and contacts within the tourism industry. The 2011 World Travel Market event p Business%20Support Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/9/16/new-olympic-funding-will-help-create-9000-jobs-a3629 The announcement by Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt that £3m of unspent Olympic funding will be allocated to VisitEngland in order to boost domestic tourism and maximise the Olympic Legacy will help create over 9,000 new jobs by 2015. Tourism Alliance Chairman, Brigid Simmonds OBE, stated that, “the 2012 Olympics provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase Britain in the international tourism market and engender a pride in taking domestic holidays. This funding will help ensure that th Business%20Support Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/9/16/support-caterersearch-in-their-campaign-to-slash-vat-a3627 Caterer and Hotelkeeper has launched a major new campaign - SlashVAT and Boost Business - aimed at easing the burden of taxation on UK hospitality operators. They believe that VAT in the UK is too high at 20%.  It is the second-most uncompetitive rate in the EU (after Denmark) and many other countries benefit from significantly reduced rates for their hospitality industries.  In fact, the average across our major competitor nations such as France, Spain, Italy and Germany is just 7.6% Business%20Support Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/9/13/business-link-needs-to-know-a3624 Business Link is carrying out a survey to find out how the government can better serve your business needs. The survey takes around eight minutes to complete and will help Business Link improve their services. Begin the survey here Business%20Support Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/9/3/check-out-bus-links-live-case-studies-for-start-ups-and-smes-a3608 The Business Link You Tube channel brings you lots of business support and guidance videos to help you and your business along the way.  Businesses talk about their experiences of: - starting up in a slump - creating a business brand - developing products - creating IT for growth - using research for business decisions Check them out here Business%20Support Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/8/26/business-networking-north-east-a3603 Speed-networking.net is a website that connects you with the best business networks across the UK. Networking is one of the best ways of 'spreading the word' about your business as you meet and connect with like-minded contacts and colleagues. From chambers of commerce to networking breakfast groups, as well as speed networking events, this site has dedicated pages for specific regions including Business Networking North East. So check out the site for the best networking communities near you Business%20Support Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/8/24/drought-guidance-are-you-keeping-up-a3597 Recent rainfall has been so low and temperatures so high that drought has been declared in some areas of  England. According to drought guidance on the Environment Agency website, North East England is faring OK. However, it's good to know how to keep up with the lastest on 'drought measures' for the region - Business Link tells you how. Business%20Support Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/8/15/express-your-views-on-the-national-minimum-wage-a3591 Over the next month the British Hospitality Association (BHA) are putting together their annual evidence to the Low Pay Commission on the impact of the National Minimum Wage. If you work in hospitality (and are a member of the BHA), they would really appreciate your views on three specific areas: - the employment prospects of young people - the overall impact of the National Minimum Wage on differentials - whether the rules of the National Minimum Wage could be simplified Responses are need Business%20Support Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/8/12/play-a-bigger-part-in-the-2011-ne-tourism-awards-a3583 Would you like to sponsor a 2011 Tourism Award category? It's a great way of promoting your business and celebrating tourism in the region, and making sure that you'll be supporting the winners at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 6 2011. Find out more here Business%20Support Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/8/5/early-bird-offer-extended-for-fighting-fit-conference-2011-a3559 Following the success of the popular 'Keep Your Business Fighting Fit' workshops, Business Link invites you to attend a one day conference 'Fighting Fit 2011'. The conference is being held on Wednesday 14 September 2011 at The Hilton Newcastle, Gateshead and will include a programme of workshops and keynote sessions that reflect feedback from North East SME's themselves in terms of the challenges and opportunities they face in business today. The event is hosted by Sara Coburn, freelance Business%20Support Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/8/4/visitbritain-launches-britagent-programme-a3581 A new BritAgent online training programme has been launched to help agents around the world showcase thousands of exciting events happening throughout 2012 as well as during the period of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Developed by VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, "Great Britain You're Invited - 2012" will give agents specialised product and destination knowledge, and help them to sell Britain as a great place to visit in 2012. Patricia Yates, Director of Strategy and Co Business%20Support Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismbusinesstoolkit.co.uk/site/news-and-events/2011/7/27/10-ways-that-north-east-england-will-benefit-from-the-2012-games-a3568 A recent feature in The Northern Echo highlighted 10 ways that North East England will gain (and already is!) from the 2012 London Olympic experience. Read the feature here And remind yourself how your business can connect directly with London 2012 Business%20Support Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT News