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tourism

We are responsible for supporting the tourism industry at national level, and for putting regional and local support for the sector into a strategic context.

We advocate good quality and service for tourists, from the UK and overseas. We encourage and help the tourism industry to improve what it has to offer for all our visitors and to promote a positive image abroad.

For information on the Licensing Act 2003 see Alcohol and Entertainment.

 

Rt Hon James Purnell MP, Financial Boost for UK Rural Tourism - Opens in a new browser windowFinancial Boost for UK Rural Tourism [video]
UK Government has announced a one-million pound package to boost rural tourism across the country in the wake of the recent floods.

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Planning a trip? image © britainonview.com / Rod Edwards"Winning: A Tourism Strategy for 2012 and Beyond"
DCMS has now launched "Winning: A Tourism Strategy for 2012 and Beyond".


Planning a trip? image © britainonview.com / Rod EdwardsPlanning a trip?
All the links to help you plan and book your visit to anywhere in the country.


Lion at base of Nelson's column, britainonview.com2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
A huge opportunity for the UK's tourism industry.


Tourism Industry, image © britainonview.comTourism industry
Supporting those who depend on tourism, from accommodation and transport to art galleries and zoos.


Tourism Policy, image © britainonview.com / ANPA / McCormick-McAdamTourism policy
National strategy for tourism, and the context for our regional and local support.

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Related information

Tomorrow's Tourism (PDF 708kb)
Our strategic approach to meeting the needs of the tourism sector's customers, and its aims for encouraging a growing and prosperous industry.

Tomorrow's Tourism Today 
A prospectus for tourism development in five key areas, setting out the responsibilities and actions of public and private sector organisations in the key areas of marketing, quality, skills and data.