Advice

Practical information and support for all Tourism and Hospitality businesses available on the internet and useful links to Training and Skills organisations:

VisitEngland - the country’s national tourist board. Its role is to promote England to the domestic market and grow the value of tourism by working in partnership with the industry.   

VisitBritain is Britain's national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain overseas.    

VisitEngland Assessment Services – the assessment service provided for VisitEngland, managed by the AA. They carry out the assessments and handle the administration of the national quality assessment schemes on behalf of VisitEngland. Telephone  01256 491111.

Pink Book Online – VisitEngland’s widely respected online guide to legislation affecting tourism accommodation businesses in England, including a free Fire Risk Assessment tool.

People First - Sector skills council for hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism  providing information on strategic work to transform skills and reform qualifications.  Support and latest news for employers and employees in the sector. 

Learn Direct - Advice for employers on training your staff.   

The Institute of Hospitality - The professional body for managers - and aspiring managers - working in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.   

Wiltshire College - Local further education college where part-time courses such as Food Hygiene and First Aid are available to all business and employees.  

Fast Forward - New College Swindon - training and development for businesses ranging from short workshops to fully accredited professional courses.