VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s Business Advice Hub provides free resources to help England tourism businesses to grow.
On the Hub you can…
- Learn how to get international-ready and reach overseas markets effectively
- Get top tips on digital marketing
- Understand your legal obligations as an accommodation business
- Find local support specific to your area
- Explore case studies of real-life businesses…and more.
topics currently covered on the Hub are:
The key target markets in your destination, guidance on the practicalities of setting up a new business and where to get help from mentors.
Funding options for your business and guidance on managing finances more effectively to maximise your profit margins.
On what grounds you can refuse a booking, what licences you need to provide TVs and how to comply with health & safety regulations. You can also buy a printed copy of the popular Pink Book: legislation for tourist accommodation.
Guidance, tools and resources to help you provide access for all – and gain a share of a £12 billion market. You can also create an accessibility guide for your businesses using a free online tool.
How to save money, reduce your impact and win more customers with practical sustainability tips and case studies.
Your legal responsibilities, how to run a safe business and create a Fire Risk Assessment using a free online tool.
Step-by-step guides to finding and employing staff, guidance on managing employees and information on apprenticeships.
Training courses for you and your staff on customer service, digital skills and inclusion.
How to get an official star rating or accreditation for your business from the national tourist board.
How to apply for one of the highest accolades in English tourism – the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
VisitEngland/VisitBritain marketing opportunities, their Digital Marketing Toolkit and best practice communication guides.
Guidance to help your business get ‘international ready’, including extensive research on overseas markets and their Inbound Tourism Toolkit.
An online tool that tells you who your local Destination Organisation (local tourist board) and Growth Hubs are.
Guidance to help your business manage Brexit.
In an effort to signpost information for our members and other businesses working in the tourism and hospitality industry, on this page you'll find helpful links to the most up to date information from the UK Government and key partners.
Looking for information about Visit West membership? You can find out more about membership, apply to become a member, and make the most of your membership in this section.
Find out more about the value and volume of the regional visitor economy in the West of England.
