Tourism businesses, incl. small businesses

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Tourism businesses, incl. small businesses

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Camping and Caravanning: Why So Popular and is it Sustainable?	Jan 2010
by Siân Ellis In recession-hit Britain, the domestic market for camping and caravanning breaks is booming. Is it simply a case of Brits tightening their belts and opting for budget staycations? Or is there more at play – the desire for shared experiences, for a low... more
Changes to Furnished Holiday Lettings: Impacts and Solutions	Jan 2010
by Kurt Janson The self-catering sector has undoubtedly benefited from the rise of the ‘staycation’. Yet the Government is proposing changes to laws for furnished holiday lettings that could have a major detrimental effect on this sector of the tourism industry. This... more
The State of the British Pub	Oct 2009
by Juergen Uren The British pub is a key element in the UK tourism experience, and yet figures from the British Beer & Pub Association survey paint a bleak picture for the pub sector. There are many factors contributing to continued closures, from the smoking ban and... more
Getting Kids Back to Nature	Aug 2009
by Mark Hillsdon With new research showing that fewer children are enjoying the natural world, there’s a new onus on conservation organisations, local authorities and natural attractions to encourage more young people back to nature.This article will give an insight into... more
Today’s Opportunities in Farm Tourism	Aug 2009
by Andy Woodward Many farmers have sought to boost income from agriculture by diversifying into the tourism sector. This article analyses why the current environment is ripe with opportunities to launch, or develop existing, farm visitor ventures. It considers ways in... more
Surviving the Recession: Lessons for Independent Hoteliers	Feb 2009
by Peter Hancock This article is a response to the article "The Effect of the Recession on the Hotel Sector" which was published in Tourism Insights in December 2008. It explores why the market polarisation towards best and cheapest naturally works in favour of both extremes. more
Star Ratings Vs Online Reviews	Dec 2008
by Richard Morrey Britain has the advantage of a unified system for the quality assessment of accommodation providers. This allows customers to make informed choices when booking their holidays. However, online review websites relying on the opinions of the visitors themselves... more
The Effect of the Recession on the Hotel Sector	Dec 2008
by Nick Dines Through the example offered by the hotel group Travelodge and a parallel with the airline industry, this article assesses the possible impact of the current recession on the hotel sector. It focuses particularly on what is likely to happen with the budget... more
Sustainable Tourism: Where Are We Now?	Sep 2008
by Jackie Ellis This article looks at some of the issues standing in the way of greater business and consumer engagement with sustainable tourism. It considers what businesses are doing and can do, and also the state of consumer understanding of sustainability. It also... more
Improving Accommodation Quality: A Case Study of Weymouth and Portland	Aug 2008
by Pam Foden and William Wood Ahead of hosting the 2012 Olympics sailing events, Weymouth and Portland has an urgent need to ensure the range and quality of accommodation are of world class standards to meet the high levels of demand and ensure a lasting legacy. This article looks... more

1C: Engaging the Industry
This section looks at developing a good relationship with the supply-side of the tourism industry, in order to effectively deliver a destination's strategic objectives. It defines "industry" and looks at the reasons for engaging with it: the industry... more
3: Destination Development
This section covers small business training and business support, promoting e-business, developing sustainable visitor transport, setting up a visitor payback scheme, ensuring access for all, identifying and developing local distinctiveness,... more