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Towards a Long Term Tourism Strategy for West Lothian.

(Added April 2012)

visitwestlothian (VWL) has appointed TEAM Associate, David MacIntyre, as a workshops facilitator to work with the VWL long-term strategy group and other selected stakeholders. The aim of these workshops will be to develop a long term vision for the development of tourism in West Lothian and the next steps in taking it forward.

Strategic Framework Case Studies for VisitEngland.

(Added April 2012)

TEAM has been appointed by VisitEngland to prepare a series of case studies, each demonstrating success in one or more priority areas, as set out in the "Strategic Framework for Tourism 2010-2020". TEAM has also been tasked with the preparation of guidelines for the development of all future case studies relating to the current Framework, and the provision of recommendations concerning a rolling programme of case studies over the next two years.

Wrexham Destination Management Plan.

(Added March 2012)

Wrexham County Borough has appointed TEAM to draw up a Destination Management Plan (DMP) for the five years 2012 to 2017. The work will include a thorough audit of Wrexham's tourism offer and markets; stakeholder interviews and engagement; situation report; and planning workshop leading to the draft Destination Management Plan, identifying a five-year strategic approach to developing tourism in the area. The final stage of developing the Destination Management Plan will be to share the draft documents with stakeholders, partners and tourism businesses for their views and comments before they are finalised.

Study into the development of International Business Tourism for Coast to Capital LEP.

(Added February 2012)

TEAM has been appointed by the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership to undertake a study into the development of International Business Tourism in the area. The work has two main dimensions: the understanding of the current position (effectively providing an evidence base of the scale and dimensions of the international visitor economy); and the development of an approach to international business tourism. The later will include undertaking a qualitative assessment of the offer in the area and developing international business offers and scoping approaches to collaborative activity in this area. The work will include extensive stakeholder interviews and concept testing. The work will be carried out by the following three TEAM associates - Carmel Dennis (Project Manager), Mady Keup, and Richard Smith.

Southern Downs Tourism Strategy (Australia).

(Added February 2012)

TEAM is now working on the preparation of a Tourism Strategy and local actions plans for Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) in Australia. The project aims at establishing longer-term priorities for the tourism industry and identifying how SDRC can maximise return on existing and on-going investment in the industry. The work will involve situation analysis and market research as well as comprehensive stakeholder consultation.

Destination Management Training Programme for Enterprise Estonia.

(Added January 2012)

In partnership with local company BDA Consulting, TEAM will be providing between January and April 2012 three training modules for tourism organisation staff. The first two modules - Destination Management; and Product Development - will be delivered by TEAM Managing Director, Dr Roger Carter. The final module on Destination Marketing will be delivered by Mady Keup.