Supplying skills for the local visitor economy

Based on a set of six case studies from across England, the research findings highlight the significant challenges the sector faces in retaining its competitive edge in terms of productivity, recruitment and skills.


The LGA commissioned Rubicon Regeneration and Red Box Research to show how local leaders can support the visitor economy to develop a pipeline of skills through a collaborative vision for an integrated, effective and locally responsive employment and skills system that can meet the labour market and skills challenges of the future – a ‘Work Local’ approach, a vision for an integrated, effective and locally responsive employment and skills system that can meet the labour market and skills challenges of the future.