tourism
24 Jan 2022
Rural communities ‘strangled’ by holiday let surge
Devon Live reports that a surge in homes marketed for short term holiday lets is strangling rural communities Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), believes that an explosion of holiday...
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13 Dec 2021
Temporary on-farm campsites inject £25m into rural economy
Farming UK reports that temporary campsites set up on farms have given Britain’s rural economy a major boost, but many businesses fear that relaxed permitted development rights will soon be...
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04 Oct 2021
Destination Management Review – Any Thoughts?
The RSN read with interest the publication of the de Bois Review on destination management in England, click here or below to view. If you would like to share your...
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04 Oct 2021
The Rural Start-Up Fund
Forest Holidays, partners of The Prince’s Countryside Fund, are passionate about sustainable rural tourism Ensuring resilient communities and a prosperous local economy means supporting the people living and working at...
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09 Aug 2021
Rural tourism experiencing boom due to pandemic travel restrictions
The Guardian reports on a surge in demand for rural holidays in counties, such as Staffordshire and Worcestershire, in light of restrictions to foreign holidays due to the pandemic According...
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26 Jul 2021
Cornwall holidaymakers urged to ‘pack Covid tests’
Holidaymakers are being urged to pack Covid tests with their sun cream and bathing outfits before travelling to Cornwall the BBC report Cornwall Council is also advising people to get...
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26 Jul 2021
Public grateful for benefits countryside visits bring to mental and physical health, new survey finds
The pandemic has given people a greater appreciation of the landscapes farmers provide, with 71% of people saying they feel fortunate to be able to access the British countryside a...
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19 Jul 2021
Tourism Recovery Plan through a Rural Lens
The Tourism Recovery Plan was launched by the Government on 11 June 2021 with promises to help the sector build back better from the pandemic. It aims to recover domestic...
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19 Jul 2021
Virgin Media O2 announces a 4G and 5G boost to rural areas
Virgin Media has announced a £448m investment to boost its 4G and 5G network areas, with a focus on rural and tourist hotspots, according to telecom publisher 5G Radar This...
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14 Jun 2021
Govt Launches Tourism Recovery Plan
On 11 June 2021, the Government launched its Tourism Recovery Plan. Designed to support the Tourism sector build back better from the pandemic, it aims to recover domestic tourism to...
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