Tourism Business Advice & Support
Our team of qualified tourism and marketing specialists provides practical, real-world business advice for tourism businesses at any stage — from start-ups to established operators looking to grow, diversify or improve their marketing effectiveness.
Our Qualifications
Our advisors are members of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Unlike generic business advisors, we understand the tourism sector from the inside — we have operated tourism businesses, run a county-level DMO, and delivered marketing campaigns and websites for hundreds of tourism clients.
Who We Work With
- Self-catering properties, B&Bs and guest houses
- Independent hotels and small hotel groups
- Visitor attractions — small to high-footfall
- Activity and adventure providers
- Food and drink businesses with a tourism dimension
- Tourism associations and membership organisations
- Local authorities and public sector tourism teams
What We Cover
- Marketing strategy and planning
- Website and digital marketing effectiveness
- Pricing strategy and revenue management
- Business development and new income streams
- Quality and standards — grading and accreditation
- Funding and grant applications
- Partnership and consortium development
- Sustainability and responsible tourism practice
Frequently Asked Questions
Our advisors are members of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) — the recognised professional bodies for tourism management and marketing in the UK. We also have direct operational experience of running tourism businesses and a county-level destination management organisation, which means our advice is grounded in real-world experience, not just theory.
This depends on what programmes are currently running in your area. We have delivered funded business advice programmes commissioned by local authorities, tourism partnerships and enterprise partnerships — where advice is available to eligible tourism businesses at no cost. Contact us to find out if any funded programmes are currently available to you.
We work with tourism businesses of all sizes — from sole-trader self-catering owners to medium-sized hotel groups and visitor attractions. We also advise tourism associations, local authorities and destination management organisations. Our advice is always tailored to the specific situation rather than delivered from a generic template.
Yes. Digital marketing and website effectiveness is one of the most common topics in our business advice sessions. We can review your existing website, advise on marketing strategy and digital channels, and — if you decide you want us to take action — we have the in-house skills to deliver improvements directly.