Any business involved in the Brighton and Hove Tourism Industry  and passionate about making the best of their business is now invited to join the Tourism Forum.

The Forum meets quarterly and is designed to provide you with all the latest information relating to employment, training and services as well as a chance to network with like minded businesses. There is also an online forum to keep you up to date with relevant opportunities and initiatives.

The following Forums have taken place:

17th March 2008 - The Grand

17th July 2008 - The Queens Hotel

16th October 2008 - The Royal York

These were all very successful events - please see below to download the information presented at each.

The next forum meeting will take place:

 11th February 2009, 16.00-18.00hrs

Please arrive at 15.45hrs for registration

Venue - Ramada Jarvis Hotel

Any business wishing to join the Forum must sign up to the Tourism Charter.

What is The Tourism Charter?

The Tourism Charter outlines a commitment by businesses to upskill existing employees and provide employment opportunities, where possible, for individuals from under-represented groups.

This Charter is open to any business in the tourism sector in the Brighton & Hove economy. The Charter is accompanied by a certificate of recognition, which can be displayed in your place of work. Those business who have signed up to this Charter will receive an annual monitoring visit to ensure that they have met their Charter commitments; those that pass will be awarded with a new certificate for the following year.

The Following businesses have signed up to the Charter:

The De Vere Grand

The Hilton Metropole

The Thistle Hotel

The Holiday Inn

The Queens Hotel

The Ramada Jarvis Hotel

Alias Seattle

Hotel du Vin

Jurys Inns

myhotel

The Royal Albion

The Royal York Hotel

Brighton Pier

Paskins Hotel

Brighton Dive Centre

Sharp Media Group (Brightonvisitor.com)

The New Steine Hotel (includes Gullivers Hotel)

 The Arrogant Frog

Brighton Sea Life Centre

SASSCO

Oxfam (London Road)

Suits You

Charlie Barley

Hurren and Glynn Carpets and Flooring 

Quidcard

Las Iguanas

The following organisations will provide assistance to members to meet their Charter commitments:

Brighton & Hove City Council - Economic Development

City College Brighton & Hove

Engage Partnership

Jobcentre Plus

Learning & Skills Council

Tourism South East

For more information, please contact Claire Mitchell at claire.mitchell@engagesolutions.org.uk