Links
In this section you will find a comprehensive list of links to sources of information that will be of interest to professionals working in or with the UK tourism sector and those planning trips to and around the UK.
British Hospitality Association
http://www.bha.org.uk
As the national trade association for hotels, restaurants and caterers, the British Hospitality Association’s primary role is to lobby government across the UK and in Europe, representing the views of all sections of the industry. Its membership also includes restaurateurs, contract caterers, clubs, transport caterers, theatres, attraction, outside caterers, universities and suppliers to the industry
Business Tourism Partnership
http://www.businesstourismpartnership.comRepresents the leading trade associations and government agencies involved in conferences, exhibitions, outdoor events, meetings and incentives. Aims to lead the way in supporting a competitive, high quality and more profitable business tourism sector in Britain.
English Heritage
http://www.english-heritage.org.ukThe Government s statutory adviser on the historic environment. Its purpose is to protect and promote England s historic environment.
Historic UK
http://www.historic-uk.comAn online history and heritage accommodation guide. Includes details of heritage accommodation, a monthly history magazine and a market place listing a selection of traditional British goods and services.
People1st
http://www.people1st.co.ukPeople1st was launched in May 2004 as the new Sector Skills Council for Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure sectors. A charitable company limited by guarantee, it represents employers and works with Government and the education sector to provide a skilled, motivated, and productive workforce now and in the future
The English Association of Self Catering Operators (EASCO)
http://www.englishselfcatering.co.ukThe English Association of Self Catering Operators (EASCO) is the co-ordinated National voice of self-catering operators throughout England.
Tourism Management Institute (TMI)
http://www.tmi.org.ukThe professional institute for destination management in the UK with around 340 members who are all involved, one way or another, in the visitor economy.
Tourism Society
http://www.tourismsociety.orgThe Tourism Society is the professional membership body for people working in all sectors of the visitor economy. Founded in 1977 with the aim of driving up standards of professionalism in the tourism industry, the orgainsation has around a 1000 members in the UK and worldwide.
Tourism Together - The Strategic Partnership of Tourism Organisations
http://www.tourismtogether.org.ukTourism Together is a strategic partnership of five key UK Tourism organisations to enable them to work closer together, and to undertake specific joint activities. Includes the British Resorts and Destinations Association (BRADA), Destination Performance UK (DP:UK), The Institute for Sports, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL), The Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and The Tourism Society (TS)
UKInbound
http://www.ukinbound.orgUKinbound, (formerly the British Incoming Tourism Operators Association) is the official trade body representing tour operators and tourism suppliers to Britain. Members include national and regional tourist boards, tour operators, ground handlers, accommodation providers, destination management organisations, transportation, restaurants and catering companies and other tourism services - all dedicated to offering the best possible service to visitors to Britain
VisitBritain
http://www.tourismtrade.org.uk/VisitBritain is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). VisitBritain was created on 1 April 2003 to market Britain to the rest of the world and to promote England and develop England’s visitor economy. This is the link to their industry website.
Friday, 25 July 2008
