Media
Website directory
Accessibility
Disability Rights Commission www.drc-gb.org
The Disability Rights Commission campaigns to improve access for disabled people.
Tourism for All www.tourismforall.org.uk
Tourism for All UK is a national registered charity which provides information to people with disabilities and older people in relation to accessible accommodation and other tourism services.
Accommodation/Food
Bed & Breakfast Association www.bandbassociation.org
Independent, non profit-making organisation which represents the interests of bed & breakfast owners in the UK and provides information and support to its members British Beer & Pub Association www.beerandpub.com
Represents brewers and pub chains in lobbying government on such issues as licensing laws and beer duty.
British Holiday & Home Parks Association www.bhhpa.org.uk
Represents the parks industry including caravans, chalets, tents and all types of self-catering park accommodation.
British Hospitality Association www.bha-online.org.uk
The national trade association for the hotel, catering and restaurant industry. The organisation's principal role is to support the industry and provide members with business support and advice.
British Institute of Inn Keeping www.bii.org.uk
The professional body for the licensed retail sector. Its mission is to promote high standards of professionalism throughout the licensed retail sector and to provide information, skills and qualifications to help members run successful businesses.
British Spas Federation www.britishspas.co.uk
The representative body for the spa industry promotes the therapeutic benefits of water and the facilities on offer throughout the UK.
British Travel Agents Accommodation Register www.theregister.net
The central accommodation database for the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)
Camping & Caravanning Club www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Offers a comprehensive network of campsites plus a range of services and holidays abroad to enable campers and caravanners to make the most of their activities. Caravan Club www.caravanclub.co.uk
Offers a range of services to its members including quality sites in the British Isles, information, advice and insurance.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs www.defra.gov.uk
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible for Government policies on agriculture in England and for policies relating to the safety and quality of food in the UK.
Eat the View www.eat-the-view.org.uk
The Countryside Agency's website which tells you why what you buy and how it was produced is important, plus how and where to buy local goods.
English Association of Self Catering Operators www.englishselfcatering.co.uk
Represents businesses of all sizes and types whether they are apartments, holiday cottages/houses, self catering holiday complexes or letting agencies.
Farm Stay UK www.farmstayuk.co.uk
A co-operative body of farmers in the UK who provide serviced and self-catering accommodation on working farms.
Federation of Small Businesses www.fsb.org.uk
Lobbying and benefits group for small businesses.
Food from Britain www.foodfrombritain.com
Food from Britain (FFB) is the UK's leading international food and drink marketing and business development consultancy providing companies with a range of cost-effective and results-orientated marketing services.
Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) www.hbaa.org.uk
The Association was formed to act as a united forum to address common issues, and to push for improved standards in product and service delivery by our suppliers - the hotel industry - for our corporate clients.
National Caravan Council www.nationalcaravan.co.uk
Trade body for the UK caravan industry, involved in setting standards and promoting quality.
National Association of Farmers`Markets www.farmersmarkets.net
The National Association of Farmers' Markets was set up in 1999 to promote farmers' markets and help its members retain their standards and integrity in order to preserve the social, environmental and economic benefits that farmers' markets bring. Restaurant Association www.ragb.co.uk
A not-for-profit body which has become a potent voice for the industry, leading the debate on issues such as deregulation legislation, licensing reform and the Smoking White Paper.
Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales) www.yha.org.uk
Provides friendly, comfortable accommodation in hostels throughout England and Wales. Over 300,000 members.
Business related
Association of British Professional Conference Organisers www.abpco.org.uk
Association of Conferences and Events www.martex.co.uk/ace
Association of Exhibition Organisers www.aeo.org.uk
British Association of Conference Destinations www.bacd.org.uk
British Exhibition Contractors Association www.beca.org.uk
Business Tourism Partnership www.businesstourismpartnership.com
Represents a partnership of leading trade associations and government agencies that have an interest promoting business tourism.
International Special Events Society www.ises.com
National Outdoor Events Association www.noea.org.uk
The Events Industry Association www.eventia.org.uk
Union of International Trade Fairs www.ufinet.org
British Marine Federation www.britishmarine.co.uk
The trade association for the British boating industry. Members are from both the seagoing and inland sectors of the marine industry
British Resorts Association www.britishresorts.co.uk
Represents the interests of seaside and inland resorts throughout the UK. Membership comprises seaside and inland resorts, local authorities and regional and national tourist boards.
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers www.btcv.org.uk
British Waterways www.britishwaterways.co.uk
Runs & protects the nation's network of canal and river navigation systems. Also involved in conserving the wildlife habitats and historic buildings connected with the network.
Council for National Parks www.cnp.org.uk
The Council for National Parks is the national charity that works to protect and enhance the National Parks of England and Wales.
Countryside Agency www.countryside.gov.uk
Responsible for advising government and taking action on issues affecting the well being of the countryside.
Countryside Alliance www.countryside-alliance.org
ENCAMS www.encams.org
ENCAMS is the environmental charity behind the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. The charity is committed to improving local environmental quality and runs Blue Flag for beaches, the Quality Coast Award and Eco-schools.
English Nature www.english-nature.org.uk
Environment Agency www.environment-agency.gov.uk
The primary aim of the Environment Agency for England and Wales is to protect and improve the environment and to make a contribution towards the delivery of sustainable development through the integrated management of air, land and water. EUCC Coastal Guide www.coastalguide.org
An information service of the EUCC and Coastinfo International, aimed at professionals in coastal management, planning, conservation and research in Europe.
Green Tourism Business Scheme www.green-business.co.uk
Inland Waterways Association www.waterways.org.uk
Ensures that existing waterways and their surroundings are conserved and maintained in the best possible condition and developed sensibly to suit future needs.
Landmark Trust www.landmarktrust.co.uk
Marine Conservation Society www.mcsuk.org
The MCS is the UK national charity for the marine environment and wildlife.
National Environment Research Council www.nerc.ac.uk
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is one of the seven UK Research Councils which fund and manage research in the UK. NERC is the leading body in the UK for research, survey, monitoring and training in the environmental sciences. National Farmers Union www.nfu.org.uk
The National Farmers' Union is the democratic organisation representing farmers and growers in England and Wales on a wide variety of agricultural and rural issues.
National Gardens Scheme www.ngs.org.uk
National Parks www.anpa.gov.uk
Exists to provide the National Park Authorities with a single voice, particularly when dealing with government and its agencies.
Open Spaces Society www.oss.org.uk
The Open Spaces Society exists to protect common land and public rights of way. The Society is campaigning for a law to provide freedom to roam, responsibly and unhindered over uncultivated land. The Open Spaces Society was founded in 1865.
Ordnance Survey www.ordsvy.gov.uk
Ramblers Association www.ramblers.org.uk
Royal Agricultural Society of England www.rase.org.uk
The RASE is an independent charity devoted to the advancement of British agriculture through good science and the caring stewardship of land, animals and people.
Royal Horticultural Society www.rhs.org.uk
The Woodland Trust www.woodland-trust.org.uk
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage. Established in 1972, the trust now has over 1030 sites in its care covering approximately 43,100 acres.
Tourism Concern www.tourismconcern.org.uk
The UK's leading resource for ethical and sustainable tourism - raising awareness of tourism's impact on people and their environments.
Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre www.wwt.org.uk
South West Tourism www.swtourism.co.uk
Business Link www.businesslink.gov.uk
Market Research
British Market Research Association www.bmra.org.uk
The BMRA is the trade association for the British market research industry. The Association aims to increase professionalism and promote confidence in the market research industry, both in the UK and internationally.
Market Research Society www.marketresearch.org.uk
The Market Research Society is the UK's professional body for individuals involved or interested in market research. Founded in 1946, it is the largest body of its kind with over 8,000 members working in most organisations currently undertaking market research in the UK and overseas.
British Retail Consortium www.brc.org.uk
The BRC is the lead trade association representing the whole range of retailers, from the large multiples and department stores through to independents, selling a wide selection of products through centre of town, out of town, rural and virtual stores.
Local/regional
South West Tourism Corporate Site www.swtourism.co.uk
South West Tourism Consumer Site www.visitsouthwest.com
VisitCornwall Consumer Site www.visitcornwall.com
Cornwall Development Companywww.cornwalldevelopementcompany.co.uk
Cornwall on View image database www.cornwallonview.com
Sustainabality South West www.sustainabilitysouthwest.org
Cornwall Wildlife Trust www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
South West RDA www.southwestrda.org.uk
Sustainable South West www.oursouthwest.com
South West Observatory www.swo.org.uk
Regenaration South West www.regensw.co.uk
South West Regional Assembly www.southwest-ra.org.uk
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