Accreditation, Quality & Regulations
Schemes
Get Wild About Devon -Tourism Wildlife Scheme
The new ‘Get Wild about Devon’ wildlife appreciation pilot scheme is for tourism businesses in Devon who are serious about proactively improving wildlife as part of their business operation. Click here to apply.
National Accessible Scheme
Information on Key Benefits and Reduced Participation Fees
The National Accessible Scheme (NAS) - run by VisitBritain - is a nationally recognised rating to ensure that accommodation meets the needs of people with physical and sensory needs.The scheme provides a set of Accessible Standards, against which accommodation providers are independently assessed and awarded a rating. The ratings are split into 3 categories for: Mobility impaired and disabled people, Visually impaired and blind people, Hearing impaired and deaf people.
Keeping abreast of Regulations
Visit Devon is speaking out against government plans to change tax relief policy on furnished holiday lets. Click here to read more.
Furnished Holiday Letting Letter Example letter for you to send to your local MP to lobby against the new Furnished Holiday Letting rules.
Do You Have Paying Guests?
Information on complying with fire safety law for people who provide sleeping accommodation
Writing an Access Statement for your business An easy reference guide
Holiday Cancellation Insurance
New regulations effective from 1st January 2009
Quality Accreditation schemes
Quality assessment for accommodation providers
There are two national accreditaion schemes availabe -VisitEngland and the AA. There are also various local inspection schemes available in Devon ensuring 'legal, safe and clean' businesses.
VisitEngland
www.qualityintourism.com
The VisitEngland scheme inspections are carried out by Quality in Tourism.Categories include:
Hotel Accommodation
Budget Hotel
Guest Accommodation
Self-Catering Accommodation
Holiday, Touring & Camping Park
University/Campus
Spa
Further awards include the Gold and Silver awards for high acheivement and the Welcome Schemes including 'Walkers Welcome', 'Cyclists Welcome', 'Welcome Pets!' and 'Families Welcome'
To read more: www.qualityintourism.com
To contact Quality in Tourism: qualityintourism@gslglobal.com 0845 300 6996
The AA
www.theaa.com/travel_editorial/hotel_services_index.html
Please note that the AA assess serviced accommodation only
Categories include:
Hotels
B&B and Guest Accommodation
Caravan & Camping
Restaurant, Pub & Golf
To read more: www.theaa.com/travel_editorial/hotel_services_index.html
To contact AA Hotel Services: HotelServicesCustomerSupport@theAA.com 01256 844455
Dartmoor Inspection Scheme
www.dartmoor.co.uk/site/membership/accreditation
This is run by the Dartmoor Partnership and is open to all accommodation providers that advertise with dartmoor.co.uk
To read more: www.dartmoor.co.uk/site/membership/accreditation
To contact Dartmoor Partnership: info@discoverdartmoor.com 01837 52200
Exeter & Essential Devon Tourism Partnership
To find out more about this inspection scheme, please contact Exeter & Essential Devon:
01392 265209
Quality assessment for attractions
The VAQAS -Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme- scheme is run by VisitBritain. Click here to find out more.
Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme
www.green-business.co.uk/GreenBusiness_JoinUs.asp
The GTBS is the national sustainable tourism certification scheme for the UK.
To read more: www.green-business.co.uk/GreenBusiness_JoinUs.asp
To contact Green Business: gtbs@green-business.co.uk 0845 863 0770 / 01738 632162
