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. 
(658.48 KB)
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.
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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.
Fire
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.
Member Benefits
No Joining Fee
No
Minimum Monthly Charge
No Authorisation Fee
No Chargeback Fees
No
Termination fee for you current
Cardnet account!
English School Term Dates
Please
click here for a website that provides school term dates for all the English education authorities