Cumbria Tourism have a great range of support coming up before the end of 2024.
Two national leaders to address Future Trends & Innovation Conference
Thursday 21 November 2024, Low Wood Bay Resort
How will last week’s budget announcements impact on future trends and innovation? Hear directly from two of the nation’s leading sector voices, Kate Nicholls OBE (CEO of UKHospitality) and Tom Bradshaw (President of the NFU).
The day will also cover everything from visitor trends and workplace innovation to sustainable food and transport solutions. With expert-led panel discussions, networking opportunities, and live demos of emerging tech to help attract tomorrow’s visitors, this is a not to be missed event. Plus, proceeds go to Cumbria Tourism’s 50th Anniversary Charitable Fund, supporting new tourism talent and careers.
A fantastic line line-up of inspirational speakers now confirmed includes:
- CEO of UKHospitality, Kate Nicholls OBE – Responding to a changing workforce
- President of the NFU, Tom Bradshaw – Sustainable food futures
- Director of Content at Foresight Factory, Dominic Harrison – Future visitor trends
- Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy UK, Freddie New – Innovation in the workplace
- CEO of Digital Tourism Think Tank, Nick Hall – Future visitor trends
- CEO of ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ Chris Thompson – Rethinking travel & transport
- Director of Hampton Manor, James Hill – Sustainable food futures
Chamber members receive an exclusive discount for this conference
Use the code: CHAMBER2024 at checkout
To book your ticket click here
Food Waste Reduction Training for Food & Drink businesses
Cumbria Business Growth Hub has provided funding to Cumbria Tourism who will be delivering two food waste reduction training sessions for food & drink businesses.
Date: 22nd November 2024
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Price: Funded by Cumberland Council
Venue: Priors Room, Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ
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Date: 29th November 2024
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Price: Funded by Cumberland Council
Venue: Allerdale House, Workington, CA14 3YJ
As of March 2025 businesses with 10 or more staff will be required to segregate food waste and have this collected separately, under new Simpler Recycling legislation. Now is the perfect time to look at how you can reduce your food waste, which can have a big impact on your profitability and on the planet.
Based on the national Guardian’s of Grub scheme this free, 3 hour workshop is packed full of useful resources and advice on how to reduce wasted food, options for re-distributing food that could be eaten and the possibilities for on-site composting. Helping you to reduce wasted food, improve your bottom line and save the planet.
Working with and employing ex-offenders training
CT in partnership with Offploy are offering funded training to support businesses looking to work with and employ ex-offenders.
1 in 4 of the working population currently have a conviction. Are you excluding up to 25% of the adult workforce from your hiring pool by not hiring anyone with a conviction?
Learn more about how to safely and fairly hire people with criminal convictions and the positive effects you will have on the individual and society. Learn how to navigate the complex world of criminal records checks, understand what “spent” and “unspent” means, and tackle your own prejudices about people with convictions.
These sessions delivered by Offploy’s Training and Advocacy Manager, Rik, are based on Offploy’s 8 years of experience working in this sector with employers and people with convictions.
Tuesday 10th December – 1.30pm to 4.30pm – The Castle Green Hotel, Kendal
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Wednesday 11th December – 10am to 1pm – People First, Carlisle