About this Event
We’re pleased to invite you to our Business Support Workshop, designed to support local businesses within Nottinghamshire’s visitor economy.
This interactive workshop will bring together local businesses, organisations, and partners to share best practice and provide practical tools to help your business grow, adapt, and thrive in a changing environment.
What to expect
- Insight into current visitor economy trends and opportunities
- Practical guidance tailored specifically to Nottinghamshire’s tourism sector
- Collaborative discussions with fellow Visit Nottinghamshire members
Who should attend
These sessions are open to all businesses and organisations across tourism, hospitality, culture, retail, and experience provision.
Workshop details
These workshops will be delivered as a regional roadshow, making it easier for businesses to attend locally. Each of the three sessions will cover the same core content and offer valuable networking opportunities with others working in Nottinghamshire’s visitor economy.
Tuesday 3 February 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Crowne Plaza Nottingham (St James suite), Wollaton Steet, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5RH
Complimentary car parking is available in the hotel car park.
Workshops are also available on the following dates:
Tuesday 10 February 2026 -
⏰ 10am – 12 midday
📍 White Post Farm (within cafe area), Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8HL
Tuesday 17 February 2026 -
⏰ 10am – 12 midday
📍 Nottingham Trent University (classroom 30) – Mansfield Campus, NG18 5BH
👉 For more information or if you have any questions, please contact .
We look forward to welcoming you.
Agenda
Registration / Refreshments
Info: Arrival, sign-in, and informal networking opportunity.
Welcome & Introductions
Info: Welcome from Visit Nottinghamshire
• Overview of workshop objectives and structure
• Introductions
• Setting expectations for the session
Business Support Opportunities: Being Visitor Ready
Info: • Practical guidance on improving visitor experience, quality, and consistency
• Sign up to FREE accreditation
Accessible Tourism: AccessAble
Info: • Introduction to accessible tourism and its importance
• Overview of the AccessAble platform and how it supports visitors with access needs
• Benefits for businesses: inclusivity, market reach, and compliance
• Steps to get involved and next actions
Regenerative Tourism
Info: • Understanding regenerative tourism and how it goes beyond sustainability
• Examples of regenerative practices within the visitor economy
• How businesses and destinations can contribute positively
• Available support tools
Update: Domestic Cultural & Sporting Campaign
Info: • Overview of current and domestic marketing campaign
• Focus on cultural and sporting themes
• How businesses and events can align with and benefit from engagement
• Key timelines and opportunities for involvement
Event Promotion / Submission
Info: • How to submit events for promotion
• Channels used for event marketing and visibility
• Tips for creating strong event listings and promotional content
Additional Opportunities
Info: • Emerging opportunities within the visitor economy
• Open discussion to identify gaps or new ideas
Take Aways / Next Steps
Info: • Summary of key messages and opportunities
• Clear actions for businesses following the workshop
• Signposting to contacts, resources
Feedback
Info: • Opportunity for participants to share feedback on the workshop
• Input to help shape future support and engagement
• Complete short survey
Close
Info: • Final remarks
• Thank you to participants
• Networking close
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Crowne Plaza Nottingham by IHG, Wollaton Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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