At the recent Visit Somerset AGM and Conference, Institute of Hospitality CEO Robert Richardson FIH MI spoke via video, confirming: “As a previous GM from a tourism destination, I fully understand the pressures and challenges areas like Somerset have. By working with the IoH, we aim to help a wealth of tourism businesses, through Visit Somerset, with continuing professional development.”
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Sam Coulstock FIH, Head of Professional Development, who was a speaker at the conference said: “It is great to work with the forward-thinking, passionate team at Visit Somerset. They have the region’s best interest at heart and we are sure that both local businesses and professionals will benefit from this relationship.”
Working together, the IoH and Visit Somerset will be encouraging local Somerset businesses, professionals and IoH members to access opportunities including, events, training, webinars, blogs, and expert papers.
The IoH is offering all Visit Somerset members a special discount on their first year’s IoH professional membership subscription. Join the Institute to further your career, support industry professional standards and enjoy Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout your career.
Use the special discount code: VS99 to get your first year's membership for just £99. Full membership usually is £185 per year. We also have a special offer on our Company Sponsored Membership Scheme for Visit Somerset Members – please email Sam.coulstock@instituteofhospitality.org for more details.