News & Opportunities

• Web Link: www.discover-rutland.co.uk/food-week
• Discover Rutland Food & Drink Week 2024 Logo
• Promotional Poster
• Event branded paper for printing your own menus
• Discover Rutland Food & Drink Week 2024 Press Release
• Social Media Graphics: Instagram | Facebook [to be updated]
• Possible social media caption to support the images:
  "Discover Rutland Food & Drink Week 21st - 29th September 2024.
  Explore the bounty of different pubs, restaurants, cafes, farm shops, deli’s and producers we have around the county during the Discover Rutland Food and Drink Week from 21st to 29th September 2024, with a selection of promotions, special menus and events on offer."

• Social Media Hashtags: #thecountyofgoodtaste #discoverrutlandfood #discoverrutlandfoodweek #discoverrutland #loverutland #rutland

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Sharing our Digital Visitor Guide

One of Discover Rutland's major marketing assets is producing a bi-annual visitor guide with fresh seasonal content to inspire visits throughout the year, not only in a printed form but also available digitally.
You can take advantage of this asset by utilising it in your marketing and communications by;

• Adding a hyperlink to your email signature so all your contacts can view it in one easy click
  • Click here to view the latest Discover Rutland visitor guide
• If you send e-newsletters or communications with a customer database, include the digital guide as a feature
• Share it on your social media channels – either by sharing our DR post or creating your own

If you want a URL that you don't need to update with each new issues, use: https://discover-rutland.co.uk/useful-info/discover-rutland-guide/

Or links to the digital edition of the Discover Rutland Visitor Guide – Autumn/Winter 2023 Issue are: https://www.calameo.com/read/00415754215082a87a289

To embed within the website:
<div style="text-align:center;"><iframe src="//v.calameo.com/?bkcode=0041575424d2b167711eb&mode=mini" width="480" height="300" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowtransparency allowfullscreen style="margin:0 auto;"></iframe></div>

For assistance with this please contact [email protected]

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Green Hospitality Toolkit

Green Hospitality, what is it?
Green, responsible, or sustainable tourism is about “making better places for people to live and better places for people to visit”.

As key stakeholders within the industry, it is important that you take an active role in contributing towards green tourism by working towards minimising tourism’s negative social, economic, and environmental impacts and creating more enjoyable experiences, which foster greater understanding of local culture, society, and environment.

Why is it important for my business?
Green hospitality benefits all stakeholders. Investing time and/or money into improving the sustainability of your business has been shown to have five key benefits.

1. Address changing consumer trends
2. Attract and retain the best staff
3. Reduce operational costs
4. Reduce your negative environmental impact
5. Help ensure your local area thrives

Find out more about the free Green Hospitality Toolkit here.

Download your free Green Hospitality Toolkit here

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Business Support

We hope you find the information links below useful;

Our Growth Hub Advisor for Rutland is Harry Haslam from Business Lincolnshire; [email protected] | 07825 262824

Business Lincolnshire provide a range of business support for Rutland businesses, as we are part of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP [Local Enterprise Partnership]. Plus there are some excellent resources at Business Visit Lincolnshire including digital masterclasses and the Green Tourism Toolkit.

Rutland County Council – Business Page includes access to the counties Economic Strategy, information on available funding, business rates, and other advice.

VisitBritain Business Advice Hub: Helping your tourism business to grow – with practical tips, legal obligations and local support. This includes the latest industry advice on Covid-19, and also guidance on preparing your business for Brexit.