Copeland Council is on the lookout for tourism and hospitality businesses who would like to help create and employ tailor-made talent. The Copeland Work and Skills Partnership, led by Copeland […]
Tag: Tourism
Tourism operators urged to complete vital Business Tracker Survey
WITH just over three weeks left until the furlough scheme ends and ever-evolving government guidance continuing to impact businesses, Cumbria Tourism says it’s more important than ever to gather ‘real-time’ data […]
Adding zip to staycations wins praise for Cumbria park
Families have given the thumbs-up to a Lake District holiday park which took a £150,000 gamble on creating a series of high-octane experiences for children. Skelwith Fold in Ambleside made […]
Trio of new tickets offer double dose of Lake District culture
In a bid to encourage visitors to explore more of the Lake District during their stay, Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in partnership with Lowther Castle, Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and Eskdale Mill are offering […]
Tourism vital for the survival of Cumbria’s High Streets
Cumbria’s visitor economy is the key to helping the county’s retailers flourish in challenging times, according to a specialist commercial solicitor in retail and tourism at Thomson Hayton Winkley. The latest BDO […]
Eden sees the biggest rise in tourism value for Cumbria in 2018
It’s great news for Eden’s tourism businesses and their impact on the local economy as the district sees a massive 8.6% increase in tourism revenue, between 2017 and 2018, the […]
Cumbria Tourism Awards 2019: Winners revealed
Almost four hundred guests gathered at Cartmel Racecourse to congratulate the winners of Cumbria’s annual tourism ‘Oscars’. A team of experts whittled down a record-breaking number of entries for the […]
Lake District Estates leading the way in sustainable tourism
A portfolio of tourism businesses putting sustainability and conservation at the heart of its operations is in the running for four noteworthy Cumbria Tourism Awards. Lake District Estates heritage fleet Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is […]
North Pennines tourism forum to help businesses navigate the digital landscape
Tourism businesses in the North Pennines are being offered a chance to learn more about digital marketing at this year’s Tourism Forum. The event will be held in Blanchland in […]
Support for tourism sector during times of uncertainty over Brexit
Cumbria Tourism is working with its partners to support the county’s tourism businesses as Brexit concerns grow. The county’s official Destination Management Organisation says that anxiety caused by the ongoing […]
Cumbria Tourism launches search for three Non-Executive Directors
One of the UK’s leading Destination Management Organisations, Cumbria Tourism, is on the look-out for three new Non-Executive Directors to help drive forward the county’s £2.9 billion tourism industry. Applications […]
Cumbria’s Living Heritage turns six and celebrates new supporters
Cumbria’s Living Heritage, a vibrant cluster group of great houses and gardens, heritage attractions and museums, celebrated its sixth anniversary at a 2019 season launch and laid down a signal […]
cottages.com celebrates new appointment in Cumbria
cottages.com, the UK’s number one holiday cottage provider, has appointed a new Business Development Manager in Cumbria Managing Barrow to Penrith A resident in the region for over 36 years, […]
Windermere Lake Cruises’ national links strengthened further following UKinbound expansion
Windermere Lake Cruises has welcomed the appointment of a new Northern England Business Development Manager at the only trade association to represent the country’s inbound travel industry. UKinbound’s announcement that […]
New transport strategy a ‘real opportunity’ for Cumbria
A new transport strategy could be the key to unlocking road and rail improvements across Cumbria, says the county’s Chamber of Commerce. North’s Strategic Transport Plan It has welcomed Transport […]