http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk Tourism North East - News Articles en-GB Copyright Tourism North East Tourism North East News Tourism North East 60 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:25:18 GMT http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/8/8/tvs-the-hotel-inspector-is-looking-for-accommodation-providers-a1443 The hit series from Channel 5, The Hotel Inspector, is gearing up for its sixth season, and you could be part of it.  The previous series attracted an average of two million viewers to its weekly slot. The production company making the programme is looking for accommodation providers – hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs – to take part. They would like to hear from hoteliers who would be interested in this unique opportunity to get valuable profit boosting advice, What%27s%20New Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/7/14/enjoyenglands-latest-tourism-survey-results-a1925 EnjoyEngland has just released the latest national consumer survey results measuring the volume and value of tourism trips taken by residents of the UK. The latest results show stats for Jan-March 2010, compared with figures during the same months in 2009 as well as year-on-year comparisons, and covers trips away from home lasting one night or more taken by UK residents for the purpose of holidays, visits to friends and relatives, business and conferences or any other purpose. Tourism is What%27s%20New Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/7/6/how-will-the-budget-affect-your-business-a1917 The Chancellor delivered his Budget statement last week. The main points of interest for businesses are: Taxes Employing people Enterprise and growth Find out more about how the Budget impacts on your business on the Directgtov website. More detailed and technical information is available from the HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs. What%27s%20New Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/7/6/sign-up-to-visitbritains-enews-a1914 VisitBritain eNews is a fortnightly e-newsletter providing you with international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, and tourism events and news. The latest issue (47) includes: latest blog posts details of a North America webinar how to get hold of a free sample of Britain's official magazine the latest on the Spanish market Tourism Trends Quarterly feedback on the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards 2010 Sign-up here.   What%27s%20New Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/7/6/useful-facts-and-figures-from-the-tourism-alliance-a1913 The Tourism Alliance seeks to establish and maintain a favourable operating environment for all businesses involved in the delivery of tourism, particularly in England. Their main purpose is to lobby government both in England and Brussels on the key strategic issues facing the industry. The Tourism Alliance Facts & Figures brochure details statistics on:  the impact of the UK tourism industry  regional tourism statistics  figures for inbound expenditure and visitors What%27s%20New Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/6/18/new-initiative-for-quality-assessed-accommodation-providers-a1885 VisitBritain has teamed up with Findsyou.com - the first online 'find engine' - to allow accommodation seekers to post a 'wanted' advert on the VisitBritain website, outlining exactly what they are looking for.  The search engine then matches the request with suitable accommodation providers who are then able to contact the user directly. This way, specific accommodation can be matched perfectly to visitors' needs from the vast choice available on the VisitBritain site. Fo What%27s%20New Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/6/15/refunds-from-phonographic-performance-ltd-ppl-a1893 Do you play recorded music in public areas?  Then you could be in for a refund. And you may already have received a claim form. Following the successful Copyright Tribunal case against Phonographic Performance Ltd's tariff for recorded music played in public areas (on radios, TVs, tapes, CD players etc), PPL is to issue letters and claim forms, probably on Friday 4th June, to all its licensees in hotels, restaurants and pubs. This will help you seek a refund for the difference between: What%27s%20New Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/6/15/fit-notes-replace-sick-notes-a1879 From 6 April 2010 new fit notes replace sick notes. The Statement of Fitness for Work, or 'fit note' is a new Medical Statement that doctors will issue from 6 April 2010 and it applies to all employers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It replaces the old 'sick note'. Find out how it will affect you as an employer on the Business Link website. What%27s%20New Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/6/7/follow-one-north-east-on-twitter-a1884 Stay updated on regional news and updates by following One North East on Twitter. It's free and easy to sign-up and keeps you instantly updated on issues that matter to you. From innovation, industry and science to regeneration projects, skills and training and promoting the region, plus lots more, Twitter keeps you instantly updated in a timely fashion. Sign up here. What%27s%20New Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/5/29/do-you-buy-or-serve-drinks-for-a-licensed-premises-then-the-imbibe-2010-exhibition-is-for-you-a1872 Imbibe 2010 is a new exhibition designed for anyone who buys or serves drinks within the licensed trade and is keen to improve their drinks offering and knowledge. The exhibition will give you practical ideas to help improve customer experience in your establishment and ultimately increase sales, margins and profit.  And it's the only exhibition that is wholly focused on improving your entire drinks list - from wines, spirits, cocktails and beers to soft drinks, mixers and waters. Dates f What%27s%20New Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/5/25/what-are-your-views-on-b2b-mentoring-bha-and-people-1st-would-like-to-know-a1863 Working with People 1st, the British Hospitality Organisation is keen to explore your views on business-to-business mentoring. This kind of mentoring can be a great way of small, medium and large businesses learning directly from eachother and spreading best practice with a particular emphasis on people issues. The first step towards launching a mentoring scheme is to consult with you and to find out if it's something you would welcome. So, if you're a business owner or senior manager in hosp What%27s%20New Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/5/19/keep-up-with-visitbritains-foresights-a1862 VisitBritain's Foresights provide monthly commentary on significant issues within the tourism sector. The latest issue (79) reports on: The Economic Contribution of the Visitor Economy Visitor Spending Travel and Tourism Economy Jobs There's also a useful Foresights Index  to help you find past editions that cover topics of interest to you. Keep up with Foresights here. What%27s%20New Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/5/17/the-national-trust-is-revamping-the-way-it-communicates-with-the-public-a1871 An interview with  Fiona Reynolds, director general of The National Trust. reveals more about the organisation's new Going Local campaign.  Fiona says: "we've perhaps been seen as being a bit stuffy" and explains that "The Going Local strategy is about moving away from a 'one size fits all conservation solution' to running the trust's properties in a more individual way". Plans include "getting rid of barriers and Do Not Touch signs in the prop What%27s%20New Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/5/17/its-blue-flag-success-for-eight-north-east-beaches-a1870 Keep Britain Tidy has just announced Blue Flag and Quality Coast success for 150 of England's beaches in the 2010 Awards. And eight of these are based in the beautiful North East: Seaton Carew Centre, Teeside Cullercoats Bay, Tyne and Wear Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear Tynemouth Longsands South, Tyne and Wear Tynemouth King Edwards Bay, Tyne and Wear Sandhaven, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Roker, Tyne and Wear Seaburn, Tyne and Wear These awards recognise high quality env What%27s%20New Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/5/17/visitbritain-teams-up-with-footballers-to-boost-tourism-a1869 VisitBritain is working in partnership with the Barclays Premier League to raise the international interest in football and to encourage visits to Britain. The national tourism agency has already interviewed Premier League players including Arsenal player Cesc Fabregas and Fulham star Brede Hangeland about how much they enjoy playing in the UK and what they like to do in their spare time. These interviews and others will be hosted on a dedicated microsite at www.visitbritain.com/football where What%27s%20New Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News