Recruitment event: Barrow-in-Furness
We are arranging an in-person recruitment event with partners from the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses), DWP, Inspira and LOCALiQ. If you are currently advertising vacancies and would like to take part in the event, please email Rachel Tyson at rtyson@cumbriatourism.org. We understand that a similar event is also being arranged in the Copeland area – further details to come.
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Webinar: Low Carbon Lake District Grant Scheme – Grants to help you go green
With the second round of the Low Carbon Lake District Grant Scheme opening for registrations from 23 Sept (until 14 Oct), this webinar will give you plenty of practical information and inspiration to help you apply for financial backing for your own carbon reduction schemes. Funding is available to businesses and community groups in the Lake District National Park for energy generation and energy efficiency projects. Qualifying organisations will be awarded up to 60% of project costs, helping to make the move…
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Webinar: Introduction to Experiential Tourism
Explore the essential ingredients needed to develop unmissable experiences and identify the opportunities on how your business can offer new experiences to reach new markets and increase your success. This first session will provide an introduction into ‘Experience Tourism’, where visitors engage in new activities or pursuits to create lasting memories. Experiential tourism provides a brand new layer of opportunities well beyond the traditional tourism landscape of products based on goods or services. An experience actively involves visitors to partake,…
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Taking England to the World: Session One
Market leading training delivered by VisitEngland – the official tourism experts for travel to England. Looking to expand into international markets? Looking to grow domestic and international sales? Many businesses are now starting to prepare for the tourism season after lockdown and develop plans for the recovery. In order to help you to get ready to reach out to old and new customers alike, VisitEngland in partnership with Cumbria Tourism would like to invite you to a virtual training programme which…
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Taking England to the World: Session Two
Market leading training delivered by VisitEngland – the official tourism experts for travel to England. Looking to expand into international markets? Looking to grow domestic and international sales? Many businesses are now starting to prepare for the tourism season after lockdown and develop plans for the recovery. In order to help you to get ready to reach out to old and new customers alike, VisitEngland in partnership with Cumbria Tourism would like to invite you to a virtual training programme which…
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Members’ Event (In-Person)
Join us alongside guest speakers as we explore how Cumbria’s visitor economy can work together to grow and develop in 2022 and beyond. Speakers include: Nick De Bois, Chair of the Visit England Advisory Board and author of the independent review of Destination Management Organisations Hanna Ostling, Head of Tourism Sponsorship and Strategy at DCMS Book your place HERE. If you would like to attend the event via Zoom please click HERE. View the meeting agenda HERE.
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Join us alongside guest speakers as we explore how Cumbria’s visitor economy can work together to grow and develop in 2022 and beyond. Speakers include: Nick De Bois, Chair of the Visit England Advisory Board and author of the independent review of Destination Management Organisations Hanna Ostling, Head of Tourism Sponsorship and Strategy at DCMS Book your place HERE. If you would like to attend the event in person please click HERE. View the meeting agenda HERE.
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Taking England to the World: Session Three
Market leading training delivered by VisitEngland – the official tourism experts for travel to England. Looking to expand into international markets? Looking to grow domestic and international sales? Many businesses are now starting to prepare for the tourism season after lockdown and develop plans for the recovery. In order to help you to get ready to reach out to old and new customers alike, VisitEngland in partnership with Cumbria Tourism would like to invite you to a virtual training programme which…
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Webinar: Experiential Tourism – Experience Maker
Explore the essential ingredients needed to develop unmissable experiences and identify the opportunities on how your business can offer new experiences to reach new markets and increase your success. In this interactive session we delve deeper into the component needed to develop your experience, identifying the opportunities for new products and opportunities to reach new markets. Experiential tourism provides a brand new layer of opportunities well beyond the traditional tourism landscape of products based on goods or services. An experience…
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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. This face-to-face event will 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 on hand to share their journey and learnings. There…
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