Members' testimonials

‘Joining Tourism South East was one of the best moves I ever made. Through its networking events I have made contact, and been offered work, which would have been impossible on my own.  It has to be the best ways to meet like minded people, and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone in our business.   I’ve become a ‘media tart’ after going on the Meeting the Media Course and getting my press releases into National Newspapers.’

Bill Spectre’s Ghost Tours, Oxford

 

‘We are committed to offering the highest levels of customer service. Access to Tourism South East’s wide range of customer service courses has proven invaluable.’

John Bunn, Managing Director, Bunn Leisure, Sussex

  

‘Membership of Tourism South East means we have more opportunity to reach out to different target markets and achieve the most positive result by being more aware of their needs, demands and requirements. In addition to this as our competitors locally are also members this means we can promote our facilities equally.’

Laura Elgar, Jury's Inn, Southampton, Hampshire

‘We value our long-term friendly business relationship with Tourism South East, and its staff. It is important that we have direct contact with our Regional Tourism Authority and are aware of marketing developments and opportunities. We participate in the annual programme of Group Travel Fairs, from which we have obtained valuable new business.’

Jim Loe, Isle of Wight Steam Railway

‘Tourism South East provide a great support for attractions such as Howletts and Port Lympne and are key to raising the profile of the tourism industry across Kent. Members can really benefit from their information and advice.’

Bob O’Connor, Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, Kent

‘I have benefited greatly from the training programmes and the meetings are good for exchanging ideas and information with the other B&B owners. Tourism South East provides a good guiding hand not only for those who are just starting out but also for the longer established businesses. Rules and legislations are constantly changing and this is where Tourism South East has been of great help and support.’

Julie Hedge, Claremont Cottage, Dorking, Surrey