Training Opportunities in Your Area

East of England Tourism will be running a series of training courses and environmental advisory visits in your area as part of our new project ‘Sustainable Tourism East’. The project aims to make the East the region of choice for responsible visitors. We are offering businesses in your area the opportunity to take part in a number of reduced cost training courses and to receive a free green business advisory visit. You can book your place using this online form.

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	Training courses
	Free green business advisory visits

Green advisory visits

As part of Sustainable Tourism East, East of England Tourism is offering free green business advisory visits to rural tourism businesses across the region. This free service offers practical advice on how to improve the sustainability of your business practices, respond to changing consumer expectations and make your business more profitable. The visit will be carried out by EET’s qualified environmental advisor and will take approximately 2 hours depending on the size of the site.

The visit will involve an interview and walk round, during which the advisor will assess your business’ energy efficiency, water and waste management, commitment to sustainability, green marketing and environmental management practices. Post visit, the advisor will compile a bespoke report highlighting potential cost savings, suggested low cost actions and further recommendations to save money and improve the long-term sustainability of your business.

Please tick here if you would like us to contact you to arrange a visit

Section A- Business details

Company name:

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone no:

Main contact:

Job title:

Email address:

Section B-  Course details

Please tick any courses you wish to book

	Smarter Marketing for Rural Businesses Discover new ways to make your business stand out from the competition and convert browsers into buyers with marketing activities online and offline. This is a jargon free, practical programme introducing ideas and tips to help develop your marketing initiatives. The course is tailored to meet the needs of smaller businesses, and is designed to help owner/managers and staff to understand the key principles of 21st century marketing.
	31 January 2011 at Slepe Hall Hotel, St Ives (10.00-16.30) £25
	1 March 2011 at The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market (10.00-16.30) £25
	7 March 2011 at Great Hallingbury Manor, nr Bishops Stortford (10.00-16.30) £25
	8 March 2011 at Cressing Temple Barns, nr Braintree (10.00-16.30) £25

Green Edge Welcome to a leading edge course that reveals how you can boost your business by going green. This interactive course includes a mix of self-assessment activities and inspirational instruction that will transform the way you think about your business. Learn how to make significant savings to your bottom line through smarter use of energy, water and local suppliers. Develop an environmental policy, build repeat business and boost performance with this practical and thought provoking look at responsible tourism.

Dates to be confirmed

	Welcome Walkers and Cyclists Day trips, short breaks and holidays that include walking and cycling are growing in popularity with both domestic and international visitors and therefore this is a vital sector of the market for accommodation providers and other tourism businesses in rural areas. This course explains the value, character and requirements of the walking and cycling market. It highlights local opportunities and gives practical tips on product development, providing a genuine welcome to the loyal visitor and promoting your business to a new audience
	26 January 2011 at Slepe Hall Hotel, St Ives (10.00-16.30) £25
	23 March at The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market (10.00-16.30) £25
	25 March at Cressing Temple Barns, nr Braintree (10.00-16.30) £25

Section C- Participant details

	Please enter delegate names for Smarter Marketing for Rural Businesses
	Delegate 1
	Delegate 2
	Delegate 3
	Delegate 4
	Delegate 5

	Please enter delegate names for Green Advantage
	Delegate 1
	Delegate 2
	Delegate 3
	Delegate 4
	Delegate 5

	Please enter delegate names for Welcome Walkers & Cyclists
	Delegate 1
	Delegate 2
	Delegate 3
	Delegate 4
	Delegate 5

	Do you have any special dietary needs/requirements?

Section D- Payment details

	Please select from one of the following options to pay for your training courses (if applicable)
	Payment by cheque
	Payment by credit card
	Payment by invoice

Please send a cheque for the full amount made payable to 'East of England Tourism' to Training Department, East of England Tourism, Dettingen House, Dettingen Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3TU

We will contact you to obtain the credit card details necessary for credit card payment over the phone

	Please enter a purchase order number:

Data Protection act 1998-This information will only be shared with other organisations such as the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills and the East of England Development Agency as this is necessary for audit and monitoring purposes. Cancellations must be notified in writing at least two weeks before the publicised date of the course. Please note that cancellation after this time or non-attendance on the day will result in the full fee being payable. For course bookings and enquiries please contact Jenny Sheppard on 01284 727493 or email jsheppard@eet.org.uk

For more information and enquiries on free green advisory visits please contact Laura Eaves on 01284 727472 or email leaves@eet.org.uk

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