1. The Changing Political Landscape
Kurt Janson
Director

2. The Tourism Alliance
Umbrella Trade Association formed in 2001 to “speak with one voice” to Government on tourism issues.
Comprises 55 member organisations that represent some 200,000 businesses.
Purpose is to lobby and work with Government on policies that support the tourism industry and its contribution to the economy.

5. 5 Point Plan For Tourism

6. The Five Points
The Tourism Landscape
Skills and Jobs
Common Sense Regulation
Transport
A GREAT Welcome

7. The Tourism Landscape
VisitEngland Merged into VisitBritian
Reduced Domestic Marketing
Establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Group and Tourism Industry Council

8. The Flow of Tourism Policy
Tourism Industry Council
Departments
Tourism Businesses
VB/VE/DCMS
Industry

9. Tourism Industry Council Issues Deregulation
CANs
Taxi Licenses
Money Laundering
VAT Refund
Apprenticeships Trial
Fit with Seasonality
Welcome
Improvements to the Visa offering

10. The Tourism Landscape - Funding Reducing Grant-in-Aid Funding
Increasing Challenge Funding
Regional Tourism Funds
Coastal Communities Fund
Rural Tourism Fund
Discover England Fund
Regionalisation
Settlements for Cities
Retention of Local Taxes

11. Retention of Local Taxes
Retain all Local Taxes including Business Rates
Abolish the Uniform Business Rate
Core Grant to be Phased Out
Allow a Premium for Infrastructure Projects
Will this create “Have” and “Have Not” destinations ?

12. England Discovery Fund
For Product Development Associated with Inbound Tourism
To develop 3-4 Bookable “Itineraries”
Need to show Co-operation across the Sector
Bids to be Developed this Year and Winners Announced Next Year

13. England Discovery Fund

14. Accommodation Grading Scheme
Contract with G4S ends on 31 March
Government Looking at Off-Loading the Scheme to the Private Sector
Working with DCMS on a Transfer to the Industry
Need to Maintain Links with VisitEngland on Business Support

15. School Holidays
Successful challenge to section 444 of the Education Act
Government telling Education Authorities to “ignore” ruling
Expect Consultation in Autumn
Consultation could include options for Staggering Holidays

16. Current Consultations Rural Planning
Highlighted the interdependence of Tourism and Agriculture
Emphasised need to allow Diversification
Business Broadband
Highlighted poor performance in rural areas
Emphasised that improvements were needed both for Businesses and Customers
Tipping and Service Charges
Needs to be resolved for Customers and Staff

17. The Changing Political Landscape
Kurt Janson
Director