Project Description
Sustainable Tourism Powys is an innovative new programme delivered by Powys County Council to support and develop tourism in Powys into a dynamic and competitive sector. The project will offer a range of support that will develop and promote the tourism offer in Powys including; grants schemes, targeted marketing, business advice and support.
The overall aim of the project is:
"to develop a tourism sector that is dynamic, sustainable and competitive, that supports the local economy to sustain the social, economic and environmental aspects of the community"
The project will look to support a range of activities under the following headings:
- Sense of Place
- Activity and Wildlife Tourism
- ICT Business Development
- Green Tourism
The project through its programme of support will deliver against the following objectives:
- To support the development of sustainable tourism.
- To enhance the visitor experience.
- To develop and improve the tourism infrastructure.
- To improve the information and interpretation available for the visitor.
- Increase visitor satisfaction and encourage repeat visits.
- To provide support to businesses and enterprises operating with in the tourism sector to allow them to offer a quality product.
- To support and implement the use of ICT and digital marketing within the sector.
- To improve and develop activity based tourism.
- To support sense of place activities that promotes the local distinctiveness of Powys.
- Improve visitor awareness of the local history, heritage and culture.
- To develop and effectively promote integrated transport services for visitors to the County.
- To develop mechanisms for sharing best practice and joint working.
Project Applicants
Tourism businesses operating within Powys including accommodation providers, activity providers and attractions with up to 10 full time employees. Constituted Tourism Associations and groups are eligible to access Sense of Place advice and funding.
Project Budget
There are a range of grants available depending on the needs of business and the projects being undertaken:
How to apply
Please visit the Sustainable Tourism website http://www.tourismpowys.org/ for an Expression of Interest Form. Once assessed the project officers will visit eligible businesses and assist in completing a full application form for submission to the grant panel.
- Project Deliverer: Powys County Council Tourism Unit
- Address: Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HR
- Contact Name: Martin Cooke
- Email: martin.cooke@powys.gov.uk
- Telephone: Tel: 01874 612281
- Website: http://www.tourismpowys.org/
