Business Resources and Advice

Whether you're a seasoned hospitality professional or just embarking on your journey in the tourism industry, the Brighton and Sussex region offers a unique and vibrant landscape for your business to flourish.

Here you will find links to toolkits, advice hubs, resources, research and guidance tailored specifically for tourism businesses in this picturesque corner of England.

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VisitEngland Business Advice Hub

The Business Advice Hub includes essential information and resources incluing a start-up guide, advice on how to apply for funding, guides on becoming more inclusive, access to training and advice on how to be more sustainable and more!

→ VisitEngland Business Advice Hub

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Tourism Research 

Our Tourism Research page includes the latest insights from the Sussex Visitor Economy Inititive, Visitor Economy Strategies, Market Segmentation and the Economic Impact of Tourism.

→ VisitBrighton and Sussex Tourism Research 

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Experience West Sussex

Their Business Hub provides access to toolkits and resources along with key data and consumer insights.

→ Experience West Sussex Business Hub

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VisitBritain Reseach & Insights

The national tourism body provides a wealth of information on travel and tourism with industry data on domestic and inbound visits to the England, the UK and Britain. 

→ VisitBritain's Research & Insights

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National Coastal Tourism Academy

The NCTA's Resource Hub is designed to be a one-stop shop for anyone working in the coastal visitor economy providing visitor profiles, business survey results and best practice guides. 

→ National Coastal Tourism Academy Resource Hub

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The Living Coast

Did you know that Brighton & Hove is part of the Brighton & Lewes Downs Biosphere Reserve also known as The Living Coast? The Living Coast has compiled a toolkit to provide businesses based in the UNESCO biosphere region useful tools and advice starting with what a Biosphere is and how to support and benefit from the Biosphere values. 

→ The Living Coast Toolkit for Tourism Businesses operating in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

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Business & IP Centre Sussex 

The BIPC regional centre is based in Brighton's Jubilee Library and offers support to small businesses, entrpreneurs and inventors. They offer 121 expert advice, free workshops and offer free access to a wealth of information from business databases, market research and compan data. 

→ Business & IP Centre Sussex