Hotel Futures Studies
Stimulating Hotel Development
Tourism South East in collaboration with Hotel Solutions have been working since 2001 to deliver a programme of Hotel Futures Studies to assist Local Authority partners and inward investment agencies to identify where gaps in hotel supply exist relative to demand, with a view to stimulating inward investment. The research identifies realistic, commercially viable development opportunities and they have highlighted a vast range of site opportunities with supporting performance and trend data for potential investors and developers to make quick and informed decisions.
Tourism South East has developed a dedicated hotel investment website to disseminate the research findings and promote investment opportunities. To find out more about this programme of work, studies which have taken place or for current hotel site opportunities in the region please visit. www.hotel-investment.co.uk
Events
Hampshire Hotel Futures Conference
Tourism South East, the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) and Hampshire County Council hosted a Hotel Conference in June 2010 at the Mecure Dolphin, Southampton to disseminate the findings of a study into hotel demand in south Hampshire.
For more information on Tourism South East's Hotel Investment research or to discuss the possibility of undertaking a Hotel Futures Study please contact the development team.
Developing Local Policy
In addition to the Hotel Futures Studies, Tourism South East is also involved in developing local authority guidance for attracting inward investment, focusing on the hotel sector. The guidance has been endorsed by the South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA) and was put forward for inclusion in the Tourism Good Practice planning guidance.
Good Practice Guide for Attracting Inward Investment 
Tourism South East has produced guidance for local authorities who are faced with pressure on their tourist accommodation stock from the increasing demands of the housing market. 'Here to Stay?' - Tourist Accommodation Retention and Loss' pulls together best practice from across the region.
Tourist Accommodation Retention Guidance
As an addendum to 'Here to Stay' Tourism South East has produced guidance on assessing change of use planning applications for small country hotels for local planning authorities that have policies in place for the retention of tourist accommodation in their area.
Assessing Change of use Planning Applications for Small Country Hotels
For further information contact the Development team.
