This is English Tourism Week (March 17-25), which aims to celebrate the industry and raise its profile.
In this podcast, Nigel Wilkinson looks at the challenges and opportunities for the sector, which is worth £2.72bn a year to Cumbria.
Nigel is Managing Director of Windermere Lake Cruises, one of the top 10 paid-for visitor attractions in England, and is a director of Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership where he leads on tourism issues.
In this episode, Maria Ramsdale from Maria Ramsdale Finance joins us to discuss the Access to Finance service and how it can help businesses navigate their funding options. We explore the different types of finance available, how businesses can identify the right funding for their needs, and how…
11 August 2026
In this episode, we’re talking all things Conference Cumbria 2026. We explore what’s in store for this year’s event, from the theme “Be Bold. Be Courageous.” and our keynote speaker Sir Clive Woodward, to the inspiring speakers, panel discussions and opportunities to connect with businesses from…
In this episode, Dominic Doig from Solomon Europe joins us to discuss MatchMaker—a new procurement model designed to help SMEs source the products and services they need more effectively. We explore how the idea for MatchMaker came about, the impact it's already having for businesses, and so much…
