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Resources for destination partners

Expert advice, tools and support for destination management teams.

Resources for destination partners

Successful destination management is the cornerstone of England’s tourism industry, and these resources are intended to guide, inform and empower the organisations responsible. Whether you represent a rural or urban area, a wider region or an entire county, we can offer practical support to help you manage and grow your destination.

Read on to explore how destination management is evolving, our step-by-step guide to creating a Destination Management Plan, our business advice hub – and more.

Essential tools and support for DMOs

These resources provide expert guidance, best practice and useful case studies.

England Business Advice Hub

Essential information, advice and resources for tourism businesses in England – plus useful contacts, training and guidance on your legal obligations.

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Taking England to the World - inbound tourism toolkit

Free resources to help your business reach new international customers.

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Resources for business events partners

Find advice, training and support for Britain business event stakeholders and partners.

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Guidelines for appointing tourism consultants

Download The Tourism Society’s guidelines for appointing consultancy services, and browse its member consultants.

The DMO review

The structure of England’s destination management is changing. In July 2022, the government responded to the de Bois Review of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), echoing the need to transform the landscape at a local level and address concerns about the network’s structure, funding and fragmentation. Explore the key topics below:

The DMO review

Discover the key recommendations, how they may affect you, and our role in their implementation.

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Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) Programme

Transforming England’s visitor economy landscape through a robust structure – sharing priorities, resources and targets.

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‘England’s DMOs have an important role to play’

Read the UK Government’s full response to the de Bois Review and its vision for England’s destination management.

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Developing a Destination Management Plan or Tourism Growth Plan

Every place is unique, so there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to destination management. However, we can help you create a Destination Management Plan (DMP) or Tourism Growth Plan (TGP): a strategy to unite all stakeholders, and a statement of intent to maintain, develop and promote via clear actions and allocated resources.

How we can help

From establishing foundations through to implementation, growth and reviews, our resources can support your DMP or TGP every step of the way. 

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Training and Events

Our training and events

Widen your network, sharpen your skills and access new markets with our events and training: from global trade shows and overseas missions, to free webinars for efficient upskilling.

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