Powering Tourism in Shropshire Event
Free event for Visitor Economy Businesses
Empowering Shropshire’s Visitor Economy with free training and resources
Businesses across Shropshire are invited to the free “Powering Tourism in Shropshire” event, a pivotal programme aimed at bolstering Shropshire’s Visitor Economy Businesses.
Organised by Shropshire Council, the free event will take place on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024, from 9.30 am to 1 pm at Shrewsbury Town Football Club.
The event and the whole programme of business support has been 100% funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Attendees at the “Powering Tourism in Shropshire” event will hear about an array of support, including:
- information on how to register for complimentary training in food hygiene Level 2 and Emergency First Aid at work
- free accessibility reviews and advice
- insights into Shropshire’s new brand
- updates on the Great Outdoors Project.
Attendees will also learn about the development of a free image and video library which is under development and due to be launched in the coming weeks.
The event schedule includes:
- 9.30 am: Registration & networking
- 10.00 am: Introduction to the In Shropshire Brand. Visit England presentation on making your business more accessible and the free support available. Learn about FREE training in First Aid, Food Hygiene, & Accessibility. All the latest information about Local Visitor Economy Partnerships.
- 1.00 pm: Event close.
- 1.30 – 4.30 pm: Optional Marketing Workshop (Limited spaces)
The optional afternoon marketing workshop will include a CANVA masterclass, social media interactive content planning, and reels mastery, offering businesses the tools to unlock their potential and align with Shropshire’s new brand.
Councillor Robert Macey, Cabinet member for culture and digital, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating:
We are thrilled to be working with Visit Shropshire to support our local tourism businesses with this comprehensive programme and encourage tourism organisations across the county to sign up to our free Powering Tourism in Shropshire event. The resources and training provided will empower you to enhance your operations and attract more visitors to our beautiful county.
“The value of tourism in Shropshire cannot be underrated. The county’s visitor economy supports 10,776 jobs and is worth £987m to the local economy.
“Through initiatives such as this UK Shared Prosperity Fund funded programme providing support and resources to local businesses in the local authority area, Shropshire Council continues to play a role in enhancing our local visitor economy, as part of efforts to foster growth and development within the region.
“Partnership working with Visit Shropshire is vital to our ongoing efforts to grow the visitor economy and boost tourism investment. This partnership helps our businesses thrive, creating jobs and attracting further investment.
Registration is required for participation, and eligibility criteria apply for some of the free training and resources. Interested participants can register online.
For more information and to register, please visit Powering Tourism in Shropshire Tickets, Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite
The event and all of the support has been 100% funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
