Annual Tourism Forum open to Leicester & Leicestershire businesses

Leicester Shire Promotions has announced that the annual Leicester and Leicestershire Tourism Forum will be held from 9.30am - 4pm on 7 February 2012 at the National Space Centre in Leicester.

The event provides an invaluable opportunity for local tourism businesses to find out more about the national tourism strategy, as well as updates on the value of the industry to Leicester and Leicestershire, and forthcoming opportunities both nationally and locally.

Sir Peter Soulsby, Leicester City Mayor will open the event and James Berresford, Chief Executive of VisitEngland will be the keynote speaker. James will be talking about the major new domestic and inbound campaign to promote England as a holiday destination during 2012 and beyond.

There will be a specific workshop for tourism businesses to find out more about how they can get involved in VisitEngland's 20.12% campaign by working with Leicester Shire Promotions. A series of further workshops will also be available for attendees to learn about the latest opportunities for promoting and developing their businesses.

For more information or to register your interest in attending the Forum, please contact Seetal Sonigra on 0116 225 4016 or via email at seetal.sonigra@l-p-l.com

The event is supported by the National Space Centre, Leicestershire County Council, North West Leicestershire District Council and Charnwood Borough Council.

Following the Tourism Forum, the winners of the Leicester and Leicestershire Tourism Excellence Awards will be announced at a separate ceremony at the National Space Centre. The awards have been established by Leicester Shire Promotions to celebrate the excellent service that the wide range of local visitor attractions, accommodation providers, restaurants and events offer to visitors.