Tourism is a vital part of the local economy, bringing money into the area and employing many local residents. Both the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty want to find ways of increasing the business benefits whilst safeguarding the environment. This is why we have set up the Dales Tourism Business Network. We hope you'll join us - there's no charge!
All tourism businesses (accommodation, attractions, retailers, food producers etc) are invited to join the Network so we can all develop sustainable tourism in the Yorkshire Dales. There's no charge, no formal structure or bureaucracy!
What the Dales Tourism Business Network will do:
develop ways of working together, but not simply based on a directory of businesses or yet another piece of print - we really want to show how special and distinctive this area is;
increase collaboration between businesses;
encourage visitors to stay longer, spend more, spread their visits through-out the seasons and have a greater awareness of what makes the area special;
develop new ways for visitors to enjoy the Yorkshire Dales – and for businesses to increase their income;
help businesses boost their bottom line by adopting sustainable tourism practices.
The Network is run on a voluntary basis by me, Susan Briggs, It's supported by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
If you're interested in sustainable tourism development and think you can benefit from collaborating with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we hope you'll get involved and join us