Tourism and visitor economy
Tourism and the visitor economy make an essential and often undervalued contribution to the UK's economic and social wellbeing.
Integral to a sense of place, tourism generates billions of pounds for the UK economy, which is why it has been identified as crucial to the economic legacy of the 2012 Olympic Games.
The continued involvement of the Local Government Association (LGA) in delivering tourism in this country has been assured by the recognition given to our sector in Visit England's Strategic Framework for Tourism 2010-20.
Contact
If you have any queries or would like further information about our work on tourism and the visitor economy please contact:
Laura Caton
Email: laura.caton@local.gov.uk
In this section:
Cultural capital
16 May 2013
Establishing itself as the cultural capital of Lincolnshire has helped strengthen the tourism economy in the coastal district of East Lindsey, writes Councillor Doreen Stephenson.
Big Lunch, big impact
16 May 2013
The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) has recently released a report which analyses the social impact of the Big Lunch since its launch in 2009, writes Sir Tim Smit, Co-founder of the Big Lunch and the Eden Project.
Boosting economic growth through the visitor economy
VisitEngland is working closely with partners in local enterprise partnership (LEP) areas where tourism has been identified as a priority and has produced briefings providing support and guidance.
Independent review of architecture and the built environment
The Government has appointed Sir Terry Farrell to lead an independent review of architecture and the built environment. The LGA has written to Sir Terry, inviting him to a future Culture, Tourism and Sport Board meeting.
Eleven cities bid to become UK City of Culture 2017
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has announced the 11 cities that have put themselves forward to be the UK City of Culture 2017. They have until 30 April 2013 to submit their initial bids to an independent advisory panel, chaired by Phil Redmond.
See also:
Strategic Framework Action Plans Consultation
Read the LGA's submission to the Government's Consultation on developing the tourism and hospitality industry.
LGA Licencing conference – 5 February 2013
View presenations from this highly succesful conference.
Managing the night-time economy – 26 Sept 2012
View presenations from this highly succesful conference.
Publications:
Visitor economy briefing for local enterprise partnerships: issue 3 – February 2013
VisitEngland is co-ordinating two briefings a year for local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) to update them on key tourism projects and initiatives.
Driving growth through local government investment in the arts
This publication argues that the arts have a vital role to play in driving economic growth, and that local government is key to achieving this.
New ways of working for historic environment services
This joint report from the LGA and English Heritage looks at new ways of working for historic environment services and the learning which can be derived from the Historic Environment Local Authority Capacity Project.
