Leicester & Leicestershire Tourism Alert
Tourism in Leicester and Leicestershire is worth almost £1.25 billion per year to the local economy. This Tourism Alert site is the one stop shop for information for and about businesses and organisations with an interest in the Leicester and Leicestershire tourism industry.
It contains all the information that matters for the Leicester and Leicestershire tourism industry, from the latest news and developments, legislation and events, to details on grant opportunities, contacts for further information, and all the latest postings in the information section.
For details on accommodation, things to see and do, and places to eat and drink in Leicester and Leicestershire, visit the official online visitor guide to the area at www.goleicestershire.com
To register for updates and newsletters on developments with the local tourism industry, please add your details here.
To download the toolkit of presentations from Leicester Shire Promotions 'Surviving the Recession' tourism forum at the Holiday Inn, Leicester, click here.
| Latest News | |
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 | Power up for chainsaw speed carve at The National Forest Wood Fair A throttle full of chainsaw carvers will set the sawdust flying at The National Forest Wood Fair on Bank Holiday Monday 31 August |
| Fleet footed in the Forest Leading fleet management company Lloyds TSB Autolease helps create The National Forest |
| Soak up the atmosphere at the East Midlands Food & Drink Festival Brooksby Hall, Melton Mowbray - Saturday 3rd October & Sunday 4th October 2009 |
| Bosworth Battlefield celebrates Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is offering half price entry on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July, to mark the anniversary of Richard III’s crowning and to celebrate the site’s success at the Museums and Heritage Awards |
| Refurbished and overhauled '4 BIG' unit to star in its own gala weekend Looking splendid in all over green, the Great Central Railway's ‘4 BIG’ unit is to star in its own special weekend |
| Events - Latest Posting | |
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 | 'How To Survive The Recession' Forum for local tourism businesses () Presentations from key event now available online (last updated 05/03/2009 at 10:35) |
| Celebration launch of the Diploma in Hospitality () We are delighted to attach a VIP invitation for you to join us at Stapleford Park. This event is a superb opportunity to meet with people involved with supporting the development and delivery of the Diploma in Hospitality. (last updated 11/02/2009 at 15:26) |