Notice Board
Please visit this page regularly to be updated on marketing activities from Destination Worcestershire.
New Fire Safety Help for B&Bs, Guest Houses and Self Catering Properties
An easy to use booklet to help small accommodation providers comply with fire safety rules has been launched on 18th November 2008. Please click here to access the document.
The Rural Enterprise Grant (REG)
The Rural Enterprise Grant (REG) is a capital grants programme funded under the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) and is available to farmers and specific rural micro-businesses in the West Midlands region. You can find out more information by clicking here.
Top Ten Marketing Tips for the 'Credit Crunch'
VisitBritain has produced a document to help small to medium size enterprises market their businesss with little prior marketing knowledge and involves little or no cost. Please click here to download the document.
Travel and Tourism Diplomas
In 2010 many Worcestershire secondary schools are hoping to be able to offer a new diploma in Travel and Tourism. The substantial involvement of employers in the qualification design ensures that the Diploma effectively develops the required essential knowledge, skills and attributes to support a responsive and effective service within the travel and tourism sector. If you would like to find out more information about the Travel and Tourism Diplomas please click here.
LinkFire Regulations Helpline for VisitBritain Quality Assessment Scheme Participants
VisitBritain is aware that there has been, and continues to be a great deal of consternation around the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order – RRFSO. Rest assured VisitBritain is doing all it can to help you through these difficult times. To this end we have set up an arrangement with a fire consultancy company who are experts in the field of fire prevention, fire safety and fire consultancy. Please click here to find out more information
How Green is Your Business?
More and more businesses are now adopting a greener way of delivering services and recognise the benefits of operating in a more sustainable way. Worcestershire County Council has received national recognition for its work towards tackling climate change by scooping a prestigious award from the Government.The authority was one of nine authorities to have been short listed in the Tackling Climate Change theme of the awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in local government. See here for more information on how to operate in a more sustainable way.
Search Engine Optimisation
Search Engine Optimisation is about improving the volume and quality of traffic to your website. See here for information on Search Engine Optimisation and other ways to increase numbers to your website.
Rezbase - Online Reservation System for Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts
Destination Worcestershire has set up a partnership with Rezbase to offer it's Members a competitve on-line booking system. See here for more information about Rezbase.
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A Guide to Improve Your Businesses Accessibility
A new guide has been produced to help tourism businesses improve their accessibility. Please click here to download a copy of the "Easy Does IT" Guide.
Online Events Database
If your establishment is holding an event and you would like to benefit from maximum promotional opportunities, please ensure that the event is uploaded onto our online events database. Events are taken from the website to be considered in the Events Guides. There is also an additional online form for your event to be loaded onto the national tourism websites of VisitBritain and EnjoyEngland.com. Visittheheart.com via Tourism West Midlands will also be taking the events from directly from our website in the future.
If you have already received a username and password please use it as your events will be stored in the database allowing you to amend and add any details. If you have not received a password or you are unsure please contact tourism@worcestershire.gov.uk
Special Offers
Destination Worcestershire is pleased to be able to offer Members a new feature on the website. If you upload any special offers into "Your Establishment Details" we will display these on our website and we will also inform Tourism West Midlands to get maximum coverage across the region.
Bulk Brochure Orders
Destination Worcestershire has distributed some brochure display stands as well as 2008 Attractions and Events Guides. If you have run out of Attractions or Events Guides please click on the Request a Bulk Brochure tab in the left hand navigation to place your order directly with our distribution company. Destination Worcestershire is commited to helping the visitors in Worcestershire by ensuring they receive the right information to make the most of their visit and hopefully repeat their business in our county.
Destination Worcestershire in Alliance with Lloyds TSB
Destination Worcestershire would like to offer its members negotiated competitive terms for the processing of Credit and Debit Card payments with Lloyds TSB. Switching is easy and it does not involve changing your bank account. Please call 0870 901 7915 for more information.
* All applicants will be subject to their own individual risk assessment and supporting documentation maybe required.
** Terminal rental contract is with your leasing company and is subject to separate terms and conditions.
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English School Term Dates
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