Tourism: Rebuilding for the Future
Tourism and hospitality businesses across Cumbria are invited to attend an engaging and interactive Tourism Conference on the morning of the 23rd February. Held at Energus Workington and focussing on the theme Tourism: Rebuilding for the Future, the event, organised by Allerdale Borough Council, will address key issues affecting the Cumbrian visitor economy, with attendees learning from expert speakers through interactive sessions alongside a free breakfast and networking opportunities. If you are unable to attend the event in person there…
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Embedding sustainability within your business
Whilst we all appreciate that sustainability is important, finding the time and resources to commit to making a difference can be challenging, especially in our current climate. That’s why we have teamed up with Impact for this face-to-face event, to help you explore how embedding sustainability within your business can really work for you, adding value and providing solutions. Vita, a leading manufacturer of foam Mattresses, with a strong sense of corporate social responsibility and sustainable ethos, will also be…
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Lakes Hospitality Trade Show
The Lakes Hospitality Association (LHA) Trade Show is a celebration of the hospitality industry and is a hub for both local and national companies to showcase the cutting edge developments and products in the industry, not just for the Lake District but the country as a whole. The show is the focal point for the region’s hospitality industry. Providing a unique opportunity to showcase products, develop new customer relationships and continue to grow existing relationships. A major pre-season networking platform…
Find out moreSustainability – So What?
An online masterclass with Professor Sheila Pankhurst from the Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership at the University of Cumbria From “So what?” to “So what next?” this masterclass will address questions such as “what does sustainability really mean?’ and “what are the big challenges for a sustainable future?”. The session will provide a succinct and accessible overview of the key issues likely to arise in any workplace discussions about sustainability, so that you will be better informed about the…
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March Members Event (sponsored by Inspira)
Our next Members’ Event takes place on Tuesday 15 March at Roundthorn Country House Hotel in Penrith. Join us in person, or remotely, alongside a range of expert speakers as we explore the next steps in delivering a skilled workforce for Cumbria in 2022 – and beyond. You will hear about the national approach to meeting workforce needs from guest speaker David Sheen, who is Public Affairs Director at UK Hospitality and a member of the Hospitality & Skills Board.…
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Lake District Virtual Travel Trade Showcase
In February 2021, 203 tourism buyers from across the World joined a selection of Lake District tourism businesses (plus an organisers’ stand) in a ‘Virtual Showcase’. This event was created to promote the Lake District, Cumbria and to help those buyers make their customers the happiest of tourists, learn about places to visit, places to stay, and to take refreshment in this wonderful region. These 203 buyers logged in for 746 sessions during which they browsed the virtual stands, downloaded…
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Low Carbon Solutions Workshop – Hospitality & Food & Drink – ECO-I North West Webinar
In this session you’ll be equipped with guidance and contacts to make your low carbon future planning specific and achievable. The aim of this workshop is to define key parameters in the hospitality, food and drink industry to map out the scale of opportunities for your low carbon evolution. Tuesday 22nd March 2022 8am – 2pm Book your space here.
Find out moreLow Carbon Solutions Workshop – Leisure and Events- ECO-I North West Webinar
In this session, you’ll be equipped with guidance and contacts to make your low carbon future planning specific and achievable. The aim of this workshop is to define key parameters in the leisure and events industry to map out the scale of opportunities for your low carbon evolution. Tuesday 19th April 2022 8am – 2pm Book your space here.
Find out moreJobs & Careers Fair, Kendal
Book at stall at our next Jobs & Careers Fair, Kendal 4 & 5 May, 10am-6pm We are working in partnership with Kendal College, Federation of Small Businesses, Job Centre Plus, LOCALiQ & the Westmorland Shopping Centre to host this event. School/College students and apprentices, their families, and the general public will be invited. You are welcome to attend one or both days, but we ask you to stay for the full duration on the day/s you commit to, as…
Find out moreCumbria Tourism AGM 2022
Don’t miss our Annual General Meeting sponsored by Electricity North West on Thursday 16 June at Kendal’s Castle Green Hotel. This year’s AGM theme will be ‘Working together for a leaner, greener future’ and we are welcoming three special guest speakers. Jonny Sadler, the Strategic Decarbonisation Manager at Electricity North West, will be discussing electric vehicle charging made simple and other energy saving tips for businesses. We’re also very excited to welcome Tim Narey from Eden Project who will be…
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