The development of rural tourism is becoming increasingly important in replacing lost employment in the agricultural industry.

National governments, regional governments’ county councils and local communities are taking advantage of the appeal of country environment as a location for visitor stays.

Also, travelers are taking short week-end breaks to cities where the urban facilities of shopping, restaurants, theatres, hotels offer a wide variety of choice to the visitor, this is of particular interest to regional tourist boards.

Destination Management Organization has been involved in the following areas

• Local plans for rural tourism development.
• County tourism development planning
• Farmhouse holiday development planning
• City breaks vacation marketing
• City tourism strategy/action plans
• Urban and rural artisans/ souvenirs appraisal