Useful links to support your business
On this page you will find resources that can support your business. Here we signpost to useful resources and training from the British Tourist Authority VisitEngland / VisitBritain as well as the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority and York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub. We will also list any grant or funding opportunities that are available.
- Resources from VisitEngland/VisitBritain
- Expand your knowledge with training courses and workshops from the VisitEngland Academy: Home | VisitEngland Academy
- Keep up with legislation updates at visitengland.org/pinkbookonline
- Find the latest consumer and industry data and insights on domestic and inbound tourism in the UK, Britain and England: UK Tourism Industry Statistics & Research | VisitBritain.org
- Resources from North Yorkshire Council
- Business North Yorkshire: Economy, regeneration and skills for business | North Yorkshire Council
- North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum. Building resilience: give your business a continuity plan | Local Resilience Forum
- Resources from York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub: Tourism & Hospitality Support Programmes – Y&NY Growth Hub
Current funding opportunities:
- Active Travel Innovation Fund from the UK Government. The fund will help start or scale engagement projects that will have a positive impact on walking, wheeling and cycling as part of the government’s Plan for Change by backing bold ideas to boost the economy. Award grants of up to £100,000 available for successful bids. For more information and to apply go to: Government launches £1 million competition to take active travel innovation to the next level – GOV.UK. Application deadline: 14th November 2025.
- Airbnb ‘Best of British’ fund supported by VisitBritain.The purpose of this fund is to help communities across the UK transform their local traditions into must-do cultural experiences by supporting the hospitality businesses that bring them to life. Up to £100,000 on offer for your business.. For more information and to apply go to: Airbnb launches £1 million “Best of British” fund to back hospitality and boost local tourism. Application deadline: 23rd November 2025.
Upcoming Webinars
Visit Britain – Regenerative Tourism
- Webinar One – how to use our Regenerative Tourism Guide Webinar – 11th November 2025
- Webinar Two – quick wins to transform your business – 26th November 2025
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