Tourism Trade - Discover Rutland

Welcome to the trade section of the Discover Rutland website. Here you can keep upto date with the latest information and opportunities happening within our industry...

View the latest edition of theDiscover Rutland industry newsletter here.

Discover Rutland Tourism Forum - 9th November 2011

Thank you to all those businesses that came along to the Tourism Forum, we had a great turn-out, with over 50 people coming along to hear about the achievements over the last year, and the future for tourism in Rutland. You can view the presentations that were given below;

Achievements 2011 by Ed Burrows - Chairman, Discover Rutland Tourism Committee

Rutland Water Recreational Update by Kevin Appleton, Anglian Water

Sustainable Transport Bid by Sally Killips, Rutland County Council

National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme by Aman Mehra, Director of Places, Rutland County Council

Advertising in the 2012 Discover Rutland Visitor Guide

Advertising is currently being sold for next years guide, if you have not been contacted and would like more information please get intouch with the tourism team: tourism@rutland.gov.uk

Download the accommodation application form here

Download the application form for non-accommodation businesses here

Become a Discover Rutland Member

There are many benefits to becoming a member, such as a free listing on this website, discounts on advertising in our publications and marketing opportunities through e-newsletters and other promotions throughout the year. Plus you will get a Discover Rutland membership window sticker!

Funds raised through membership will go towards sustaining tourism in Rutland after the current funding runs out in 2012.

If you have any questions about becoming a member then get in touch with the Tourism Team by emailing tourism@rutland.gov.uk

Rutland Tourism Forum 2010

Thank you to all those who joined us on November 10th for the Annual Tourism Forum at Rutland County Museum. We had 3 speakers, starting with the Chairman of the Rutland Tourism Committee, Ed Burrows, who spoke about the achievements of the past year, and looked ahead to the aims for 2011 - to see full presentation Click Here.

William Smart from East Midlands Tourism also kindly joined us to discuss the effect that the 'Staycation' is having on the country, and how Rutland fits into that - to see full presentation Click Here.

The final speaker was Joy Everitt, who informed the group about a huge art event taking place on Rutland Water on 24th - 26th June 2011 funded by Cultural Olympiad - to see full presentation Click Here.

Training Courses

Discover Rutland regularily provides training courses for local tourism businesses. To make any enquiries or suggest a course which you would find useful, please contact us: tourism@rutland.gov.uk

'Keep it Real'

Keep it real is a toolkit for those businesses who have already taken action to be more sustainable and want to maximise the marketing opportunities that may exist. By illustrating the Who, Why, Where, When and What is involved Keep it real is designed to give businesses the confidence to talk about sustainability. The toolkit is available as an online document at www.visitengland.com/keepitreal where it can be downloaded at no cost.

Equality

You may be aware that the Equality Act 2010 came into effect on October 1st 2010 replacing the existing antidiscrimination laws with a single Act.

The Equality Act will replace the Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005 (DDA). The changes include new provisions on direct discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, harassment and indirect discrimination.

As providers of goods and services, tourism businesses have obligations under the Equality Act 2010. To view a summary document put together by Visit England Click Here

Accessibility

Download the latest National Accessible Scheme (NAS) leaflet, which explaines the costs and benefits of joining the scheme.

To enable visitors to see if your business is suitable for their individual needs you can complete a self assesment of your facilities. Please find the self assesment forms below;

Serviced Accommodation
Self Catering Accommodation
Attractions

Once you have completed the form, please email it to us at tourism@rutland.gov.uk and the information will be included in your entry on the website.