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Information for Somerset tourism businesses from the Somerset Tourism Partnership & Visit Somerset... What's New Advertise on Visit Somerset in 2010 Reach out to hundreds of thousands of potential visitors with a website entry in ...

Somerset TSN Training Autumn 2009: Training from just £20!!! The Somerset Tourism Skills Network has put together a selection of new training courses. More details at TSN's website . Somerset TSN Training Programme 2009 9 Sep Advanced Customer Service Welcome Host Plus @ Moorlinch £30 ...

Tourism in Somerset

Discover more about the work of the Somerset Tourism Partnership (STP), which is working on your behalf to develop the tourism product and promote Somerset to visitors. What's New Download the Latest Minutes Get the latest info from the Somerset ...

Somerset Tourism Partnership: The Somerset Tourism Partnership (STP) is working to improve destination management and marketing in Somerset for the benefit of tourism businesses, residents and visitors. Following the production of a 5-Year Delivery Plan for tourism in Somerset, the partnership was ...
Tourism Telegram: Get the latest, and past editions of the Somerset Tourism Telegram. Edition 28 - November 2009 (PDF Document) In this edition: * Results of Focus Group Research * TSN Training courses from £20 * Latest businesses to gain GTBS ...
5 Year Delivery Plan: Somerset 5 Year Delivery Plan This plan provides a way forward for tourism in Somerset set out as an action plan for the five year period 2006 to 2010. Please click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader . ...
Visit Somerset Project: The Visit Somerset project aims to maximise the potential of new technology for tourism related businesses; and Somerset as a destination. The following organisations jointly support and fund the Visit Somerset Project and this website:- The Project started in ...
Media Campaigns: A New Look for Somerset! The idea that Somerset is 'somewhere you pass through to get to Devon or Cornwall' is being challenged with a new 'Somerset brand'. National advertising focuses on strong imagery and simple but effective messages, all ...
Somerset Tourism Conference: The 2nd Somerset Tourism Conference, held at Brean Leisure Park, proved to be a great success. Nearly 150 delegates enjoyed a morning of presentations and business updates, and then after lunch, were able to attend the Annual Somerset Literature Fair.
District Contacts: Mendip District Council Switchboard Tel: 01749 648 999 Email: info@mendip.gov.uk North Somerset Council Ursula James Tel: 01934 634 695 Email: ursula.james@n-somerset.gov.uk Sedgemoor District Council Cindy Tee Tel: 01278 787 852 Email: cindy.tee@sedgemoor.gov.uk South Somerset District Council ...

Marketing

Opportunities to promote your business Find out more about the latest Somerset Tourism Partnership and Visit Somerset marketing opportunities here. Advertise on Visit Somerset www.visitsomerset.co.uk attracts some 550,00 visits every year. With an 'Enhanced' or 'Premium' entry you can tap ...

How to Advertise on Visit Somerset: To advertise on Visit Somerset in 2010 please follow the relevant link to find out more: Accommodation Providers Attractions Conference Venues To come in March 2010 : Activity Providers & Places to Eat ...
Go Enhanced or Premium in 2010: Two great advertising opportunities The benefits and costs of an 'Enhanced' or 'Premium' entry do vary according to the type of business. Therefore, please read the relevant booking in Step 1 of the How to Advertise on Visit Somerset page.
Maximise Your Entry: 1. Use good, high quality digital images - It is important that you do yourself justice with good images. If you are an accommodation provider, include images of the bedroom(s); eating area; your menu specialties; a great view from the ...
Special Offers: Tap into the customer mindset in 2010... With a 'Premium' entry on the website in 2010 you can benefit from our new Special Offers Section. Find out more... Why show Special Offers? When buying almost anything online these days most ...
Themed Breaks: Give customers more in 2010... With a 'Premium' entry on the website in 2010 you can benefit from our Themed Breaks Sections. Find out more... Why develop themes? Essentially there are two key reasons: (1) Changing Trends: The taking of ...
Showing Your Availability Online: Are you Available? Website visitors increasingly expect to be able to find out availability at their chosen accommodation quickly and easily, whilst still being able to contact the provider direct by phone or email to confirm availability and make the ...
TIC Bookings: Somerset TIC's generate thousands of pounds for accommodation providers. Many businesses receive bookings from Tourist Information Centres (TIC's) throughout the year. The Enquiry Management System (EMS) .is a system which helps TIC's find information quickly, manage brochure requests and make ...
Winning on the Web: Designed to help your business succeed online Watch the following seminars and be guided through the steps you need to be successful online. Web expert Kevin Redpath of Repath Productions takes you through the steps needed in planning a website, ...

Going Green

Are you unaware of the links between environmental good practice and business profitability? Want to: * Make energy efficiency cost-savings * Find out how to source local produce * Promote your green credentials Take advantage of the opportunities associated with ...

Why Go Green?: By reducing your environmental impacts through simple measures you could crucially: Improve your bottom line Use savings to provide addded value Attract new markets * Many visitors recognise the importance of positively interacting with the local environment and economy both ...
Take Practical Actions: Implementing green actions into your business isn't difficult. What is sometimes confusing is knowing where to start or where to go for further help. Based around the 8 main categories used by GTBS auditors, you will find tips , ideas ...
Adapting to Climate Change: Our climate is changing, the ten warmest years on record have all occurred since 1997. Watch the climate change video and read on for interactive toolkit and top tips... So what is in store for the next 20-50 years? Rising ...
Case Studies: Somerset Green Tourism Casestudies Read how Somerset tourism businesses integrate 'green' actions into their businesses. Watch Somerset businesses Watch 10 Somerset tourism businesses talking about implementing green actions. Green Tourism Business Scheme View case studies of tourism business from all ...
2008 Conference: 'Going Green in Somerset' Somerset's first Sustainable Tourism Conference on 5th March 2008 proved to be a great success! Download Delegate Pack View Pictures from the day Speaking to some 60 delegates, was TV personality, writer and keen cyclist, ...
Green Tourism Business Scheme: The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) is a marketing and advisory tool for tourism businesses supporting the local area and environment. Accommodation, attractions, restaurant/cafes, TICs and other types of tourism businesses can take part. Follow this link to the official ...
David Bellamy Conservation Award: "Wildlife wonderlands, and the chance of an amazing holiday experience : these are my paradise parks!" (David Bellamy) More than 600 Holiday Parks have gained the British Holiday & Home Parks Association David Bellamy Conservation award. To find out ...

Awards & Grading

For more information on the following awards and grading schemes please follow the left hand links. National Quality Assurance Scheme (NQAS) Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS) National Accessible Scheme Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) David Bellamy Conservation Awards ...

Business Awards 2008: South West Tourism Excellence Awards Every year South West Tourism run their Excellence Award Scheme. To find out more, apply, or recommend another business please visit www.swtourism.org.uk 2008 Somerset Winners Meet England/Business Tourism of the Year Award - Cadbury House ...
Accommodation: Star Ratings (NQAS) VisitBritain, the Automobile Association (AA), and the Tourist Boards for Wales & Scotland operate assessments under Common Standards. This means that the standards for accommodation are applied identically by each of the above organisations. The assessment process ...
Attractions: Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service (VAQAS) VAQAS was launched nationally in 2001. It is a consumer focused quality assessment service for visitor attractions. It helps to identify strengths of an attraction and highlights development areas, based on industry examples. A ...
Accessible Scheme: National Accessible Scheme (NAS) The National Accessible Scheme for self-catering, parks and serviced accommodation includes standards for hearing and visually impaired guests in addition to standards for guests with mobility impairment. For further information, and to apply for ...
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Research

What's New Visit Somerset Focus Group Research Expert consultants recently carried out usability testing and research with users of www.visitsomerset.uk. Watch what visitors said and then find out what the results could mean for you on our Focus Group Research ...

2009 Focus Group Research: Getting closer to our visitors In Aug/Sep 2009 Visit Somerset employed expert consultants Tickbox Marketing and Kevin Redpath to carry out some usability testing and focus group research with potential visitors and users of www.visitsomerset.co.uk. The principal aim being to ...
Key Facts: Value of Tourism in Somerset Figures Based on 2007 data, report produced by South West Tourism.Figures include the 5 Somerset District Council areas and the North Somerset Council area (Weston-super-Mare; Clevedon) Total Visitor related spend £1.07 billion Total number of ...
Somerset Tourism - The Facts: ' Tourism in Somerset - The Facts ' is a research document which aims to give a wide range of information on the tourism industry in Somerset with a particular focus on the accommodation sector, attractions and other statistical information ...
Documents & Reports: Somerset 5 Year Delivery Plan This plan provides a way forward for tourism in Somerset set out as an action plan for the five year period 2006 to 2010. The Value of Tourism Produced by South West Tourism and part-funded ...
Tourism Skills Network: TSN South West works with employers to: Identify training needs Deliver programmes in partnership Improve the skills and capacity of the workforce Promote tourism as a career of first choice The County of Somerset is covered by Somerset TSN and ...

Information Centres

Our Information Centres offer various services with dedicated staff who can help you promote your business by: Taking accommodation bookings Selling tickets to your attraction, event or theatre Window displays and poster sites to rent Offering advice on setting up ...

Networked TIC's: Somerset Visitor Centre Sedgemoor Services , M5 South, Axbridge, BS26 2UF Tel: 01934 750833 Fax: 01934 750646 Email: somersetvisitorcentre@somerset.gov.uk (Closed Sat & Sun in the winter months) BRIDGWATER S.D.C. Bridgwater House, King Square, TA6 3AR Tel: 01278 436438 Fax: ...
Information Centres: BRUTON The Dove Cote Building, 26 High Street, Bruton, BA10 0AA Tel/Fax: 01749 812851 Email: bruton.office@ukonline.co.uk CASTLE CARY The Market House, Castle Cary, BA7 7AH Tel: 01963 351628 CLAYHIDON Blackdowns Welcome Centre, Heasel Farm, Clayhidon. EX15 3TH Tel: 01823 680280 ...
Exmoor NP Centres: EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL Tel: 01398 323665 Fax: 01398 323150 Email: info@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk DULVERTON 7-9 Fore Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EX Tel: 01398 323841 Email: dulvertonvc@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk DUNSTER Email: dunstervc@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk ...

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Accessibility Statement

We believe in access to information over the Internet for all. This Accessibility Statement provides an overview of the accessibility features we have implemented on this website. If you have any questions regarding the accessibility of this site, please contact ...

Data Protection Policy

This page explains how Somerset County Council uses any information you give to us, and the ways in which we protect your privacy. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Under the ...

Sponsors

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Feedback

We always welcome feedback on the style, content and functionality of this website. Please send any comments or suggestions to:- Robert Downes Visit Somerset Project Development Officer Visit Somerset Project rmdownes@somerset.gov.uk ...

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