Information and news for Arun District tourism businesses
Sussex by the Sea Tourism businesses - this page is for you!
Who are we?
Tourism is an integral part of the Arun District Council's Economy Group, the team looking after the Business and Regeneration of the district. Take a look and find out what we doIf you own or represent a tourism business or organisation, whether it be as an accommodation; attraction; food and drink; retailer; conference; venue; transport or event organiser please email sussexbythesea@arun.gov.uk with any queries.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Latest Advice for Hospitality & Tourism Businesses
We understand that all businesses including those in the hospitality, culture and tourism sectors will have justified worries and concerns on how the coronavirus outbreak could affect your business.
Please see the list below of the best official places to obtain the latest advice.
ARUN BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
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ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Read the latest Arun District Council Guidance for Businesses & Employers includes:
Business advice links to relevant UK Government Coronavirus pages
And links to helpful advice from the Council for local businesses, on the Business Rates and Business Support COVID-19 page.
EVENT ORGANISERS! Be sure to read the LATEST ADVICE AND MESSAGE from Arun District Council
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SEE BELOW FOR BUSINESS UPDATES FROM OUR PARTNERS AT THE NATIONAL & REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANISATIONS
A destination partnership delivering collective value through leadership, inspiration and collaboration for the benefit of the West Sussex visitor economy.Read the latest local and regional business and visitor advice on Covid-19 from the Experience West Sussex Partnership
TOURISM SOUTH EAST
UKHospitality is the powerful voice representing the broad hospitality sector – covering everything from bars, coffee shops, contract catering, hotels, nightclubs, visitor attractions and other leisure venues. Read more and Sign up for regular COVID-19 updates
Latest advice direct from the HM Government Business Support Page
More information will be added here as we receive updates, so please bookmark this page and revisit regularly.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Message to Visitors, Residents, Event Organisers and Hospitality Businesses
Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance
Sadly, all attractions and hospitality businesses are now temporarily closed under UK Government guidance, which is necessarily and constantly evolving.
All residents and visitors with bookings should contact the individual businesses to check their operating status, postponement and cancellation policies.
VISITORS & RESIDENTS
Please keep up to date with the latest news from our local tourism & hospitality businesses and event organisers via our social media links at Facebook and Twitter
Following the message from the UK Prime Minister on 23 March 2020, ALL CURRENT public events have been cancelled or postponed to a later date. See the latest Arun District Council message to Event Organisers here
For those events still published on this site for later in the year, please check with the event organiser direct before travelling.
ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Read the LATEST COVID-19 INFORMATION for residents and local businesses
THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK
The Park Authority has developed a new interactive map to promote food and drink suppliers in and close to the National Park. Many businesses have adapted and are doing deliveries and/or collection only, to connect communities to the range of food and drink on offer. The map also showcases the community support groups who help deliver food & other vital supplies for the Park's rural communities.
HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES & EVENT ORGANISERS
Please check: sussexbythesea.com/tourism-business-centre for a round up of and links to the latest OFFICIAL business advice.
UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADVICE
For the latest UK Government announcements and guidance along with lots more information, see www.gov.uk/coronavirus
We look forward to welcoming more visitors to Sussex by the Sea soon.
For any tourist information queries, please email sussexbythesea@arun.gov.uk
Visit England's Tourism Business Advice Hub
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Arun Business Partnership Awards
Regional and National Tourism Business Awards
Tourism South East - 'The Beautiful South' Tourism Awards
Plan to enter the 2020 awards or nominate your favourite tourism business.
There are categories for all tourism and hospitality businesses and previous entrants have said entering the awards is a great way to get feedback and PR as well as helping to improve their business.
National 'Visit England' Awards
