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The future of tourism

Tourism is seen as a key industry for the future of Somerset underpinning the local quality of life and the conservation of its natural and cultural assets.

To make this process work all those involved within the industry must work together to make the region a truly successful tourist destination.

As part of this process a draft tourism delivery plan for Somerset and North Somerset has been drawn up on the back of extensive local consultation.

The plan provides a way forward for tourism across Somerset and sets out a five-year action plan from 2006 until 2010.

It takes into account the Regional Tourism Strategy for South West England Towards 2015 which calls for the creation of superior destination management arrangements for the tourism.

The plan also takes account of the policies of the South West of England Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) and county and district councils for economic development and tourism.

For an overview of the plan download the Tourism in Somerset Delivery Plan Executive Summary or for the full document download the Tourism in Somerset Delivery Plan.

The plan was prepared for the Somerset Tourism Partnership by independant consultants The Tourism Company following a review of the industry and widespread consultation over the first half of 2006.

For more information contact our Destination Management team.