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​England’s Coast events are now at the touch of your fingertips, with its brand-new events calendar.

​England’s Coast events are now at the touch of your fingertips, with its brand-new events calendar.

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It’s official - feeding your mind with fresh sea air is good for your health!

It’s official - feeding your mind with fresh sea air is good for your health!

It’s official - feeding your…

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Samantha Richardson awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours List

Samantha Richardson awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours List

Samantha Richardson, Director of the National Coastal…

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Call for Chancellor to reverse slump in seaside towns

Call for Chancellor to reverse slump in seaside towns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 24 June 2020Call for Chancellor to reverse slump in seaside townsCross-party MPs,…

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Tide is turning for Coastal Tourism

Tide is turning for Coastal Tourism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 21 May 2020 Tide is turning for Coastal Tourism Nearly seven percent…

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2021- the Year of the English Coast!

2021- the Year of the English Coast!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVisit Hall 10, Stand D014 2021- the Year of the English Coast! The…

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Summer over? Escape to a top coastal English retreat!

Summer over? Escape to a top coastal English retreat!

August 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESummer over? Escape to a top coastal English retreat!With autumnal sun flooding…

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Millennials could turn the tide for seaside resorts

Millennials could turn the tide for seaside resorts

The National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) has worked with market research consultancy BVA BDRC to…

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​Breaking news – Tourism secures Sector Deal with UK Government

​Breaking news – Tourism secures Sector Deal with UK Government

The UK Government has today announced its commitment to a Tourism Sector Deal, as part…

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​A Celebration of Seafood: England’s Seafood FEAST 2019

​A Celebration of Seafood: England’s Seafood FEAST 2019

England’s second Seafood Feast returns to the English Riviera, south Devon, from…

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Re-energise with a spring break on the English Coast!

Re-energise with a spring break on the English Coast!

May 2019, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Re-energise with a spring break on the English Coast!For…

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Five great getaways to the beach less than 2 hours’ drive from London

Five great getaways to the beach less than 2 hours’ drive from London

COMBINE A CITY TRIP TO LONDON WITH A BEACH GETAWAY…

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England’s Seafood Coast – the best catch in the world!

England’s Seafood Coast – the best catch in the world!

April 2019: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE England’s Seafood Coast – the…

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Camp at Unique Locations Along England’s Coast!

Camp at Unique Locations Along England’s Coast!

Camp at Unique Locations Along England's Coast!Camp in the woods, on the beach or on…

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Experience nature and all its wonders along England’s Coast

Experience nature and all its wonders along England’s Coast

EXPERIENCE NATURE AND ALL ITS WONDERS ALONG ENGLAND’S COAST A paradise for lovers of flora…

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Walking trail in North East England celebrates its anniversary

Walking trail in North East England celebrates its anniversary

March 2019Walking trail in North East England celebrates its anniversaryThe Cleveland Way celebrates its 50th…

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Break away to the beach – it busts stress and bonds relationships!

Break away to the beach – it busts stress and bonds relationships!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBreak away to the beach – it busts…

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Hertz UK partners with National Coastal Tourism Academy to boost coastal tourism

Hertz UK partners with National Coastal Tourism Academy to boost coastal tourism

Hertz UK partners with National Coastal Tourism Academy to boost…

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Opening up England’s coast to win international visitors!

Opening up England’s coast to win international visitors!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Opening up England’s coast to win international visitors! An exciting new…

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Activity Holiday market is losing out!

Activity Holiday market is losing out!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Activity Holiday market is losing out!The number of people taking activity holidays…

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New booking tool opens up England’s east coast - from Yorkshire to Essex!

New booking tool opens up England’s east coast - from Yorkshire to Essex!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEA tailor-made trip to England’s east coast has…

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Google launches bespoke digital skills programme to boost British seaside tourism

Google launches bespoke digital skills programme to boost British seaside tourism

Google launches bespoke digital skills programme to boost British seaside…

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Setting a New Vision for English Seaside Towns

Setting a New Vision for English Seaside Towns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Setting a New Vision for English Seaside TownsCoastal destinations and tourism businesses…

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Soft-launch of new Coastal Pass to Dutch market!

Soft-launch of new Coastal Pass to Dutch market!

New holiday booking tool for England’s east coast trialled at Dutch travel…

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New tourist Pass(port) to the East Coast of England!

New tourist Pass(port) to the East Coast of England!

New tourist Pass(port) to the East Coast of England!The National…

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Silver surfers – rolling out tourism growth on the coast?

Silver surfers – rolling out tourism growth on the coast?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESilver surfers – rolling out tourism growth on the coast?The…

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A Sea Change for Coastal Tourism

A Sea Change for Coastal Tourism

Business Resourcing and Capability Planning To grow your business effectively you need a business plan.…

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NCTA joins Mark Francois in call for more coastal community teams

NCTA joins Mark Francois in call for more coastal community teams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECoastal Tourism Academy Champions Minister’s Call for more…

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Coastal Tourism 2016 - new report!

Coastal Tourism 2016 - new report!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeaside tourism has regained its position as England’s largest domestic sector for overnight…

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​Young People Are Missing out on the English Coast!

​Young People Are Missing out on the English Coast!

New research from the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) reveals that young people are missing…

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National Coastal Tourism Academy links with China Tourism Academy

National Coastal Tourism Academy links with China Tourism Academy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Coastal Tourism Academy links with China Tourism AcademyThe National Coastal Tourism…

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Become a Dorset Ambassador!

Become a Dorset Ambassador!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Become a Dorset Ambassador!A free, new online training programme has been launched…

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Motivational Masterclass Stirs Up Hospitality Staff

Motivational Masterclass Stirs Up Hospitality Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Motivational Masterclass Stirs Up Hospitality StaffMore than 25 hospitality staff joined the…

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Destination FeelGood - Healthy breaks mean healthy business beside the seaside!

Destination FeelGood - Healthy breaks mean healthy business beside the seaside!

Healthy breaks mean healthy business beside the seasideUK coastal…

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National Coastal Tourism Academy championed in Tourism Select Inquiry Government Response!

National Coastal Tourism Academy championed in Tourism Select Inquiry Government Response!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Coastal Tourism Academy championed in Tourism…

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New project to help hospitality staff careers soar!

New project to help hospitality staff careers soar!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New project to help hospitality staff careers soar!The NCTA is working on…

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Huge Potential on the English Coast!

Huge Potential on the English Coast!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Huge Tourism Potential on the English Coast!Coastal tourism has the potential for…

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Coastal Tourism Industry Supported in Select Inquiry Report

Coastal Tourism Industry Supported in Select Inquiry Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coastal Tourism Industry Supported in Select Inquiry ReportThe work of the fledgling…

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NCTA launches new interactive one-stop shop for tourism trade

NCTA launches new interactive one-stop shop for tourism trade

The National Coastal Tourism Academy has launched a ground-breaking, new interactive Resource…

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​Our submission to Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Select Committee on Tourism

​Our submission to Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Select Committee on Tourism

Our submission to Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Select…

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Has Bournemouth got tourism talent?

Has Bournemouth got tourism talent?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bournemouth Taps Into New Tourism Talent Twenty leading-edge rising stars from…

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New School paves the way for Master Chefs

New School paves the way for Master Chefs

New School paves the way for Master ChefsA ground-breaking new venture is set to pave…

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New School Creates up to 120 jobs!

New School Creates up to 120 jobs!

New School paves the way for Master ChefsA ground-breaking new venture is set to pave…

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NCTA launches Passport to Success!

NCTA launches Passport to Success!

Passport to Tourism SuccessThe National Coastal Tourism Academy has launched an Attractions Passport giving…

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​New Jobs Created in Southbourne Quarters!

​New Jobs Created in Southbourne Quarters!

New Jobs Created in Southbourne Quarters!Fourteen jobs have been created at a new restaurant in…

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Residents’ campaign - How well do you know Bournemouth?

Residents’ campaign - How well do you know Bournemouth?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE How well do you know Bournemouth? Which is the oldest building in…

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NCTA promotes tourism to Bournemouth residents

NCTA promotes tourism to Bournemouth residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE How well do you know Bournemouth? Which is the oldest building in…

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National Coastal Tourism Academy - One Year On!

National Coastal Tourism Academy - One Year On!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Coastal Tourism Academy – One Year On!The National Coastal Tourism Academy…

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China Tourism Academy, Beijing 国立滨海旅游研究院NCTA-简介

China Tourism Academy, Beijing 国立滨海旅游研究院NCTA-简介

国立滨海旅游研究院NCTA-简介关于我们设立于英国南部海滨胜地伯恩茅斯市的国立滨海旅游研究院(NCTA)是一个具有开拓性的组织,致力于促进经济增长,增加旅游业的就业机会。研究院将在伯恩茅斯市构建一个成功的海滨旅游模式,并广泛推广到全国其它海滨旅游城市。国立滨海旅游研究院由英国政府,伯恩茅斯市政厅以及伯恩茅斯大学共同资助。它主要有四个特点– 总部设于英国风光优美的伯恩茅斯市;倡导世界级的游客体验;致力于研究旅游发展方案;正在开发位于伯恩茅斯市Boscombe海边的活动乐园。合作伙伴国立滨海旅游研究院与各旅游城市以及旅游相关产业的机构合作,例如酒店、景点、餐厅、民宿、语言学校、零售商以及海滨运营商等,任何与游客相关的产业。核心价值除了给予旅游业总体上的支持,国立滨海旅游研究院将实施三个开拓性的举措:首先,复制满意的游客体验并实施到整个景点。把提升游客体验作为刺激游客消费以及使游客延长逗留时间,并增加游客回游的重要手段。第二,研究院将会与伯恩茅斯大学旅游学院合作出台经济有效的研究和发展项目。目前的项目包括增加平季旅游量、会议以及商业活动。第三,研究院将会提供一个富有创新性的海滨活动公园。该海滨公园将致力于吸引游客和本地居民从而带动当地经济增长。这座崭新的海滨活动公园的成功将会对其他海滨度假地的发展起到参考作用。目前成就 -超过1000名行业内员工已经完成了国立滨海旅游研究院的“伯恩茅斯大使”免费在线训练模块。-超过100名“关爱客户冠军”和“侦查员”已受聘去寻找在伯恩茅斯市范围内关于优质客户服务的范例。-发起了一个全新且具有深度的游客调查,旨在对各旅游相关产业的客户展开深入的了解。-为当地旅游产业发展量身定制了一套训练课程。-海滨活动公园的启动时间将定于2014年4月12&13;日更多信息请访问www.coastaltourismacademy.co.uk

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NCTA backs National Apprenticeship Week

NCTA backs National Apprenticeship Week

NCTA backs National Apprenticeship WeekThis week (3-7 March) is National Apprenticeship Week, when…

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Love Bournemouth? Academy asks residents to share it!

Love Bournemouth? Academy asks residents to share it!

Love Bournemouth? Academy asks residents to share it!It’s been voted the happiest place to live…

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Bournemouth boasts one thousand Ambassadors!

Bournemouth boasts one thousand Ambassadors!

Bournemouth boasts one thousand Ambassadors!Desi Koleva, a hospitality student at Bournemouth University and conference and…

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​Your chance to respond to TripAdvisor!

​Your chance to respond to TripAdvisor!

Your chance to respond to TripAdvisor!The National Coastal Tourism Academy has secured an outstanding opportunity…

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​National Coastal Tourism Academy Scoops Award!

​National Coastal Tourism Academy Scoops Award!

National Coastal Tourism Academy Scoops Award!The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) has awarded…

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​Could you join the scouts?

​Could you join the scouts?

Could you join the scouts?The National Coastal Tourism Academy is searching for hundreds of ‘scouts’…

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Seafront Rangers all trained up!

Seafront Rangers all trained up!

Seafront Rangers all trained up!Bournemouth Seafront Rangers must rank amongst the best-trained in the country.…

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Customer care - Champion service

Customer care - Champion service

Customer Care – Champion ServiceFourteen seafront rangers and five staff members from the conference sector…

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Days hotel totally trained!

Days hotel totally trained!

Days Hotel totally trained!More than 340 staff in Bournemouth’s tourism industry have completed the National…

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First Bourne to Smile award

First Bourne to Smile award

First Bourne to Smile AwardEurope’s first National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA), announced in Bournemouth last…

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Samantha Richardson appointed Director

Samantha Richardson appointed Director

Samantha Richardson appointed DirectorThe National Coastal Tourism Academy has named Samantha Richardson as its new…

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NCTA chimes with Dorset LEP

NCTA chimes with Dorset LEP

National Coastal Tourism Academy chimes with Dorset Local Enterprise PartnershipEurope’s first National Coastal Tourism Academy…

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All aboard the buses

All aboard the buses

All aboard the buses More than 70 staff from Bournemouth’s tourism industry have…

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Bourne to Smile launch

Bourne to Smile launch

National Coastal Tourism Academy launches Bourne to Smile Awards to reward top service standards across…

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National Coastal Tourism Academy is announced

National Coastal Tourism Academy is announced

Europe’s First National Coastal Tourism Academy to be launched in BournemouthBournemouth is to host…

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