The Amber Valley, the Heart of Derbyshire, is a wonderful area to set up a new tourism business, with close travel links to all areas of the UK, and beautiful scenery it attracts thousands of tourists to the area throughout the year.

Whether you have an established business or are thinking of setting up a business you may find it helpful to gain some advice.  The Economic and Regeneration Team at Amber Valley Borough Council can help you access a wide range of support services on topics such as: developing your idea; drawing up a business plan; marketing; employing staff; tax/NI issues and training. 

For more information or an informal chat contact Jane Bexon on 01773 841484 or e-mail jane.bexon@ambervalley.gov.uk

Help for New Accomodation Providers

If you are thinking of opening a hotel or bed and breakfast, self catering property or caravan and campsite contact Joanne Bamford on 01773 841485 or email joanne.bamford@ambervalley.gov.uk for your free start up pack, which gives you advice on how to set up your guest accommodation.

Help for Tourism Providers

 If you already are involved in the Tourism Industry, perhaps you run a Bed and Breakfast, have a Self Catering Cottage, work for a Tourist Attraction or restaurant, you may be interested in attending one of our one day training workshops, run in conjunction with the Peak District and Derbyshire Destination Management Partnership.

Courses include a range of 'Welcome to Excellence' courses, copy writing workshops, dealing with promotion and telephone handling techniques.  Familiarisation tours are also run periodically throughout the area for anyone who wants view the area through the eyes of a tourist. 

For further details contact Joanne Bamford on 01773 841485 or e-mail joanne.bamford@ambervalley.gov.uk  

Group Tours

If you are a group tour operator contact us for help arranging your tour of the Amber Valley, we can provide literature on all of our local attractions, offer advice on restaurants suitable for group bookings and give information about the type of accommodation available throughout the area.   

For further details contact Joanne Bamford on 1773 841485 or e-mail joanne.bamford@ambervalley.gov.uk

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