Help boost Buckinghamshire’s food & drink sector

Our neighbours at the Chilterns Tourism Network and Chilterns Conservation Board are again applying to the Chilterns LEADER Programme to continue the development of the food and drink sector across the region, and extending it potentially to include arts and crafts. They are planning a three-year Chilterns Food, Drink & Crafts campaign and are asking for support from local businesses to secure the £18,000 of match-funding they require to qualify for LEADER funding. They have designed Sponsorship Packages that we hope you will find complement your existing marketing activity.

They achieved so much with the four-month Defra Taste of the Chilterns project, so it is exciting to think what a three-year project could do to create a big and sustained impact.

For more information on this exciting project, please contact Annette at the Chilterns Conservation Board on 01844 355500 or email aweiss@chilternsaonb.org.

The new way to plan your events in Buckinghamshire

Whether it’s a conference, event, or team building activity, Buckinghamshire is the best place to host any event on any budget.

That’s why we have launched our new ‘Plan an Event’ section on the Visit Buckinghamshire and The Chilterns website. The page includes information on:

• Event venues
• Catering companies
• Entertainment options for your big day
• Team building opportunities
• Travel & transport options

If you have a business in this sector, then please do take a look at this new section, and then sign up to benefit!

Are you Buckinghamshire’s Best Meeting, Conference and Events Venue?

Visit Buckinghamshire and The Chilterns is delighted to once again sponsor a category at the prestigious Buckinghamshire Business Awards. In 2018, to support an ever increasing industry sector, a brand new award has been created: Best Buckinghamshire Meeting, Conference and Events Venue.

As a judge of this award, I can say that it not only reinforces just how important the tourism industry is to the economy of Buckinghamshire, it also allows us to reward our brand ambassadors, the ones who are flying the flag for tourism in the county.

There are 12 categories in all. The deadline for entering is January 31st, so head over to the awards website to find out more and register your interest in entering.

Get listed on the Visit Buckinghamshire website

If you are a tourism business and have not yet taken a listing on the website, we would urge you to do so. A basic listing is free and it takes no time to create a profile for your business. Register for free here >

For an enhanced profile, which include photos, videos, events and offers, you may want to upgrade to paid membership. Further details can be found here >

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