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Visit East Yorkshire Tourism Update
We hope you’re all keeping safe and well, and feeling optimistic from Monday’s announcement that there may be a return to normality in the months ahead. This week’s Visit East Yorkshire newsletter includes information on the announcement of a roadmap out of lockdown, great news for those signed up to the We're Good to Go scheme, FREE virtual event: Maximising opportunities to grow your business and the rural economy, and what is TXGB and how to sign up.
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Road map out of lockdown
We hope the announcement this week has given everyone some optimism for normality this year and whilst re-opening may be a while off yet, this week we had some parameters to start preparing towards. Here’s a shortlist of earliest dates tourism businesses in the area may be able to open.
Step 1 – from 8th March
Businesses permitted to open remain the same as currently allowed.
From 29th March
Outdoor sports facilities including golf courses (including mini golf), water sports venues, driving and shooting ranges, riding arenas at riding centres,
Step 2 – No earlier than 12th April
At this stage the venues must only be attended/used in line with the wider social contact limits - as a single household or bubble indoors; or in a group of six people or two households outdoors (unless an exemption exists).
- Hospitality will be able to open outdoor areas, as well as takeaway (cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, social clubs, including in member’s clubs)
- Self-contained holiday accommodation in which all facilities (including for sleeping, catering, bathing, and indoor lobbies and corridors for entry and exit) are restricted to exclusive use of a single household/support bubble can reopen.
- Outdoor attractions
- Permitted businesses operating in otherwise closed attractions- such as a gift shop or a takeaway kiosk at a museum may only open where they are a self-contained unit and can be accessed directly from the street.
- Non-essential retail
- Personal care facilities including hair, beauty and nail salons, spas and massage centres and holistic therapy
- Indoor sports facilities will also be able to open including leisure centres
- Outdoor gatherings or events, organised by a business, charity, public body or similar organisation, can be organised, subject to complying with COVID-Secure guidance including taking reasonable steps to limit the risk of transmission, complete a related risk assessment; and ensure that those attending do not mix beyond what is permitted by the social contact limits
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Step 3 – no earlier than 17th May
At this stage the venues must only be attended/used in line with the wider social contact limits - in a group of six people or two households indoors; or in a group of no more than 30 people outdoors (unless an exemption exists). Businesses to reopen include:
- Remaining holiday accommodation
- Indoor areas of hospitality. As with outdoors, table service will be required.
- Indoor attractions and entertainment venues.
- Remaining outdoor entertainment events such as cinemas, theatres, and other performance events will also be permitted.
- Both outdoor and indoor gatherings or events, organised by a business, charity, public body or similar organisation can be organised, subject to them complying with COVID-Secure guidance.
- Large business eventswill also be able to go ahead, subject to the same capacity requirements as sporting events and performances.
Step 4 – no earlier than 21st June
Opening remaining settings (eg night clubs) and to lift restrictions on social contact and large events that apply in step 3, subject to research outcomes.
More information on which businesses can open when can be found on the gov.uk website.
If you have any queries on the covid restrictions and guidance when preparing to reopen your business, please get in touch with us. Email us on info@visiteastyorkshire.co.uk.
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Great news for ‘We’re Good to Go’ scheme participants
Visit England have announced that businesses in the UK that have registered to the ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry standard scheme are now automatically eligible for the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) international ‘Safe Travels’ stamp.
The ‘We’re Good to Go’ scheme launched last year is a free UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to reassure your customers that your business adheres to Government and public health guidance. You can join the 44,000 businesses already signed up for the scheme and apply yourself, where you can indicate you wish to use the additional global WTTC stamp too.
For more information and to apply here.
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Maximising opportunities to grow your business and the rural economy
East Yorkshire Local Food & Rural Tourism Network Steering Group invite you to join them for their annual spring event, which will be held virtually on Monday 22nd March 10am-12noon.
During a short, but packed programme, we will be focusing on opportunities to work together to help your business grow in these uncertain times. Discover new initiatives to engage with and new products and experiences for your customers to enjoy. Speakers include Will Hall (VHEY), Malcolm Hodgson (Yorkshire Wolds Way), Alex Ombler (Humber Bridge Country Park), David Craven (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust) and the new Project Manager for the Bridlington Bay Lobster Capital Project. Katie Taylor and Caroline Sellers from the network steering group will also be sharing their experiences. A full programme and a link to join us on Zoom will be sent to delegates.
Book now
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Do you use or want to use an online booking system for your business?
TXGB is an online central marketplace that has been created in partnership with VisitBritain to help tourism businesses across the UK reach more customers. It provides real time, two-way sharing of booking data.
How does it work? It links your booking system to a diverse distribution network, getting you exposure to new customers. (TXGB works with a wide range of booking systems already, with more being added regularly.)
If you don’t have a booking system, there’s TXLoad, which offers a simple booking management system to add bookability and manage your diary. This is a basic option & suitable for businesses looking to get started with online booking.
Who is it for? Businesses providing accommodation, attractions, tours, experiences & events - with ‘products’ coming soon.
Want to know more? Click here.
Want to talk to TXGB? Email us at info@visiteastyorkshire.co.uk and we’ll be happy to set up a call for you.
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