1. Networking Tourism Businesses Neil Warren Associate, Sustainability SW South West Tourism Allianec

2. Why? Benefits of shared experience –Pooling knowledge –Quality of real life experience –Trust –Mutual motivation Other potential benefits –Bottom up –Less reliant on public sector support –Costs minimised

3. Formats Membership

5. Formats Membership Case studies – publications, videos

7. Formats Membership Case studies – publications, videos Ambassadors

9. Formats Membership Case studies – publications, videos Ambassadors Network events

10. Topics covered: -Energy & Water -Wildlife -Communication -Transport -Procurement -Visitor gifting

11. Formats Membership Case studies – publications, videos Ambassadors Network events Online networking

13. Formats Membership Case studies – publications, videos Ambassadors Network events Online networking Online discussions

15. Factors to Consider Integration or separation – topic/ setting –Expand existing groups/ meetings; or –Create standalone groups/ meetings Reach – engaging those less inclined Time/ cost constraints of businesses Purpose – Is networking enough?