Business Barometer

February 2012 now available

Business Barometer
The monthly 'snapshot' of business performance in Kent

Business Barometer Headlines
Smaller serviced accommodation and attractions fared well in February, with larger hotel chains offering price reductions to encourage occupancy.

Issues in the Industry
Fuel prices and the economy in general are major concerns for tourism businesses in Kent

Welcome to Visit Kent Business

Visit Kent is responsible for promoting Kent as an attractive destination for holidays and events and enhancing the tourism industry, its infrastructure and product base in Kent.

Explore this website or contact us directly to find out about our key projects and activities. We provide a wide range of information, expert advice and hands-on support to Kent's tourism industry, from information about marketing opportunities and up-to-date media information to access to our many research and development projects, training courses and much more.

Please note: This is Visit Kent’s corporate website, which is aimed primarily at Kent’s tourism industry professionals and the media. Visitors seeking travel-specific information and ideas for their holiday in Kent should visit the consumer website www.visitkent.co.uk.

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News and Views

Visit Kent begins celebrations for 10 years of tourism
Visit Kent kicked off a year of celebrations marking its 10th anniversary with the cutting of a cele...
26th April 2012

Free Welcome All training course to tourism & hospitality businesses!
Visit Kent is hosting a Welcome All training course on 24th May 2012 to all tourism and hospitality...
23rd April 2012

Free training to help Ashford build visitor business
Tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses in the Ashford area are being given the chance to apply...
12th April 2012

Chairman's Welcome

Amanda Cottrell

A warm welcome from Amanda Cottrell, Chairman of Visit Kent.

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Events and training

24th May 2012
Visit Kent is hosting a Welcome All training course on 24th May 2012 to all tourism and hospitality...

29th May 2012
Get your staff prepared for welcoming international visitors this summer by booking onto one of our...

1st June 2012
There will be a Welcome to Kent training course on Friday 1st June 2012, to be h...