Workstream Business Support

Business support is vital whether you’re starting out, building up or diversifying into tourism. However, the visitor economy is also susceptible to external challenges such as economic fluctuations, changing consumer behaviour, and global events that impact travel patterns. To ensure that this vital sector remains resilient and sustainable, it is crucial that the LVEP and partners provide targeted business support. Strengthening the visitor economy will benefit both the businesses within the sector and the wider community, ensuring that the region can continue to thrive as a premier destination for visitors while supporting job creation and economic growth.

As the LVEP & partners, we seek to run training and support schemes, such as ‘Help to Thrive’, offer local networking, raise the profile of the region with initatives like English Tourism Week, alongside signposting schemes such as Visitor Ready, TXGB or grants for businesses, as well as national opportunities via VisitEngland.

View the Business Support action plan