For tourism businesses in the countryside of the West of England!
Great ideas.
Seminars and training.
Networking.
Business Support.
Voucher Scheme.
Next Events
The next events are being planned for September and October. Details will be posted as soon as they are available.Below are the seminars that have already taken place as a result of suggestions by network members.
Bath & North East Somerset
Risk Assessment
Green Awareness
South Gloucestershire
Search Engine Optimisation
North Somerset
Food Safety Course
Networking and Marketing
If you would be interested in joining a network and benefiting from the support provided through the project please get in touch. The meetings not only give you a chance to gain great ideas for your business, but you will meet other business owners and managers, be able to share your experiences and network.
Please contact Fiona Houchin for more details or to book a place at one of the above events:
Tel: 0117 946 2215
E-mail: fiona.houchin@tsnsw.org.uk
Details correct as of 30 June 2008
What’s it all about?
The South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) is funding a new project aimed at improving the competitiveness of rural tourism businesses in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset. The project, called Rural Tourism Business Clusters, will be funded until March 2009.
Starting in January 2008 three Rural Tourism Business Clusters we set up, co-ordinated by the Tourism Skills Network, to facilitate exchange of ideas and plan a programme of support and training specific to small rural businesses. You can still register your interest if you want to come along to a cluster meeting in your area.
Why you should take part?
• You will have the opportunity to influence the design of a tailor-made programme of seminars and training.
• You can consider ways to grow your business.
• You will be able to share your experiences and network with other businesses.
• You can benefit from a voucher scheme to purchase additional training sessions and business support.
• You will be able to access expert professional advice through a dedicated Rural Tourism Development Officer.
• You can take advantage of subsidised bespoke business support.
• You will be able to discover new ways to promote your business and your area!
Fern Cottage Bed & Breakfast, who have recently won Gold Taste of the West Awards and a Gold Sustainable Tourism Excellence Award (amongst others), say:
“Working with the Tourism Skills Network has enhanced what we do here; we have gained further knowledge which we have been able to use in our business which has obviously helped us to win these awards.”
Call now!
If you are interested in coming along to one of the three Rural Tourism Business Clusters get in touch.
Membership of the Rural Tourism Business Network is free through funding from SWRDA. Additional funding is available for business support and training sessions - eligibility criteria apply.
Contact Details
For more information or to register your interest please contact Fiona Houchin;
call: 0117 9462215
e-mail: fiona.houchin@tsnsw.org.uk
In partnership with:
The project is managed by Destination Bristol through the Tourism Skills Network, and is supported by the West of England Partnership, the West of England Rural Renaissance Partnership and Norton Radstock College.