AS CUMBRIA Tourism continues to support hundreds of tourism businesses as they begin to re-open this summer, the organisation has launched a new business tracker survey to monitor recovery performance. […]
Tag: Cumbria Tourism
Cumbria Tourism welcomes chancellor’s budget as a step in the right direction
CUMBRIA Tourism, which has been lobbying for a package of winter support for the sector, has welcomed this afternoon’s announcements by the chancellor Rishi Sunak, as a step in the […]
Cumbria park boss delivers thanks to tourism champ MP
AS customers returned to one of Lakeland’s top holiday parks this weekend, owner Henry Wild gave his personal thanks to the politician who helped make it all possible. Tim Farron […]
Cumbria’s tourism businesses praised by MPs during weekend county-wide tour
WITH large parts of the tourism sector beginning to re-open over the weekend, Cumbria Tourism joined several of the county’s MPs on a tour of local businesses to witness first-hand, […]
Cumbria Tourism welcomes reopening of sector from 4 July
CUMBRIA Tourism, the county’s Destination Management Organisation, has welcomed today’s Government announcements regarding the reopening of the industry, which it says will bring incredible relief for hundreds of Cumbria’s businesses […]
Visitors survey results reveal consumer attitudes towards travel
WHILE Cumbria Tourism continues to support hundreds of tourism businesses as they prepare to re-open, it has conducted a national survey sponsored by The Cumberland Building Society to better understand […]
Cumbrian MPs back tourism campaign as petition hits over 1,500 signatures in 24 hours
THE ‘Back our Tourism Industry’ petition set up by South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Cumbria Tourism received a boost today after Barrow MP Simon Fell and Penrith and the […]
Cumbria holiday sector could benefit from ‘staycation’ boom, says expert
AN EXPERT in the leisure industry has highlighted the holiday park and caravan sectors as having the potential to benefit from a possible ‘staycation’ boom in the UK – if […]
5 Things to do in Cumbria this June
THOUGH lockdown restrictions are being eased, this June is unlike any other summertime in Cumbria. However, we have five very different things to enjoy in the county this month. 1. […]
Cumbria Tourism welcomes small business lifeline
CUMBRIA Tourism is welcoming the Government’s announcement of a change to the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Scheme which will now offer a lifeline to many businesses in the county. The […]
Booths leads the way with ‘shop local’ message during Coronavirus pandemic
Cumbria’s residents are being urged to help stricken businesses navigate their way through the Coronavirus crisis by supporting local suppliers and services; and using local shops wherever possible. As the […]
Lifeline announced for backbone of Cumbria’s tourism industry – funding for B&B sector
CUMBRIA Tourism has welcomed the Government’s announcement of additional financial support for Bed and Breakfasts alongside other small hospitality and leisure businesses that have so far been falling through the […]
“Catastrophic” cost of Coronavirus for tourism industry could hit £1.45bn by the end of next month
A NEW survey by Cumbria Tourism has found that by the end of next month, the Coronavirus pandemic will have cost the county’s tourism industry £1.45bn in revenue – almost […]
Cumbria Tourism urges accommodation providers to reinforce the #StayHome message
AHEAD of the Easter weekend Cumbria Tourism is calling on all accommodation providers and booking websites to ensure there is no confusion around the county being closed to visitors. Whilst […]
Cumbria Tourism seeking urgent clarification on Government’s latest measures to tackle coronavirus
AS the region’s Destination Management Organisation – and on behalf of the county’s visitor economy – Cumbria Tourism is seeking urgent clarification around the Government’s latest measures to tackle coronavirus, […]
Prominent Lake District businesswoman shortlisted for ‘Director of the Year’ award
ONE of the best-known figures in Cumbria’s business community has been selected as a finalist in the ‘IoD North West & Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards 2020’. […]
Urgent rethink needed on damaging new immigration policy says Cumbria Tourism
CUMBRIA Tourism is expressing serious concerns about the Government’s proposed new UK points-based immigration system, which it says fails to recognise the county’s unique recruitment challenges – and could cause […]
Cautious welcome for Government rethink on post-Brexit immigration policy
CUMBRIA Tourism has given a cautious welcome to news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is re-considering the proposed £30,000 minimum salary threshold for immigrant workers arriving after Brexit. However, with the […]