Develop your business

There are many ways in which Leicester Shire Promotions and its tourism industry partner organisations can help you to develop your tourism business in Leicester and Leicestershire. Details of the latest news and developments are listed below. For more information on grants and funding, tourism awards, industry events, quality, or skills and training, please click on the individual pages or contact the relevant individuals via the Contacts page. 

VisitEngland Quality Update - July 2011
Important update on the plans of the national tourism board for quality assessment schemes.

Inspire grants available now
Grants are still available through the Inspire Leicestershire Programme to assist Leicestershire's rural businesses. The grants fall into 3 categories - The Workspace Development Grant (up to £15,000) Visitor Development Grant (up to £10,000) and Equestrian Development Grant (up to £10,000)

Funding available to boost business skills
Stephen Smith, CEO of EMB Ltd, the leading enterprise and economic development company that delivers a range of business improvement services, welcomed the announcement of a business boosting initiative by Skills Minister John Hayes

East Midlands' tourism businesses celebrate national awards success
Four tourism businesses are celebrating after winning gold awards at the 2011 Enjoy England Excellence Awards, which were held tonight in the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham, whilst a further four businesses received silver awards

Green Tourism Business Scheme
Looking to cut costs but do not want to give up on quality? Want to know what you already do to manage your business sustainably ‘Green' or not sure where to start? Want bespoke advice on how to realise your business green marketing potential?