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Helping your destination reach its full potential

Grow your destination with our trusted advice, data and insights – covering everything from Local Enterprise Partnership resources and the de Bois Review of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), to the latest tourism trends. Also, access valuable training and networking opportunities via our events and sharpen your skills with our expert toolkits.

The DMO review

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

Research and insights

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Research and insights

Find the latest consumer and industry data and insights on domestic and inbound tourism in the UK, Britain and England. Learn about key previous trends, and explore those that are set to influence the industry in years to come.

Essential tools and support for DMOs

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

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

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Free resources to help your business reach new international customers.

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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.

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Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) resources

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Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) resources

Discover how we assist DMOs to communicate effectively with and increase their potential to influence LEP strategies, and access appropriate funding. We also work directly with LEPs to provide expertise and support.

Upcoming training and events

Use the filters to find high-impact events and training programmes.

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Useful contacts

Paul Szomoru

VisitEngland Regional Development Lead – North East and Yorkshire

Nicola Said

VisitEngland Regional Development Lead – North West and West Midlands

Rachel Gillis

VisitEngland Regional Development Lead – East Midlands and East of England

Claire Ford

VisitEngland Regional Development Lead – London and South East

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VisitEngland Regional Development Lead – South West

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