To all businesses engaged with the visitor economy: Accommodation providers,
Attractions, Hospitality, Travel, Tour Guides and Retail.

As part of an exciting new project with product to support the visitor economy,
Carlisle businesses are invited to come along and take part in England Originals
Welcome Training on Wednesday 5 December at Tullie House, Carlisle.

This Autumn England’s Historic Cities launch a new £1.6m initiative to attract more
international visitors to fantastic English cities including Carlisle.

England Originals is a brand-new marketing campaign aimed at US Millennials,
one of the fastest growing consumer groups in international travel. Our aim is to
demonstrate how easy and hassle free it is to take a three or four-day trip by train
into regional England.

We are making it easier to book and plan a visit and increasing the attractor-factor
of our top flight historic destinations by presenting our invaluable heritage assets
through exciting story-telling and augmented reality.

England Originals will benefit tourism businesses located in and around England’s
Historic Cities by upskilling staff and developing product knowledge.

Training is interactive and designed to deliver knowledge and skills in a relaxed and
enjoyable format for front line staff and business owners alike.

Click 'Read More' for details on how to register. 

Solway, Border & Eden:  Call for Projects

Solway, Border & Eden LEADER are now inviting Expressions of Interests (EOIs) for LEADER funding to support projects under Priority 2 - Support for Small & Micro Enterprises and Farm Diversification.  The Call document which contains the specifics of the call can be found here: http://www.sbeleader.org.uk/funding-priorities

Details about How to apply can be found here: http://www.sbeleader.org.uk/how-to-apply.html  

Closing date for EOIs is 12 noon Wednesday 24 October 2018.  EOIs received after this deadline will be rejected.  

Funding will be awarded to those projects that make the greatest contribution to the local strategic objectives and offer best value for money by creating new jobs and helping the rural economy to grow.  If you have a project idea that you would like to discuss please email us at [email protected] or call us on 01900 706004.

Cumbria Tourism have been carrying out a six monthly business survey for many years. Its aim is two-fold: to understand how the sector is performing and the factors affecting trade in a positive or negative way; and secondly to identify your issues and concerns about the immediate future.

Register for the latest updates on developments at Carlisle Lake District Airport here - www.carlisle-lakedistrict-airport.com

North West Hospitality Show - For businesses in and supporting the hospitality industry. 21st and 22nd February, Junction 36 Auction Centre, Crooklands, LA7 7FP.

Doors open from 10am - free entry.

For more information visit www.northwesthospitalityshow.co.uk