Business Barometer
Headlines for October 2008
Business Barometer
The monthly 'snapshot' of business performance in Kent based on the feedback of over 100 businesses
Business Barometer Headlines
Attraction visitor numbers down 4%, serviced accommodation up 5.4%, self-catering unit occupancy up 10%
Issues in the Industry
October had five weekends this year, compared with four last year. The percentage of overseas visitors staying in serviced accommodation in Kent was 8% up on October last year, and there has been a rise in overseas visitors every month since May.
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News and Views
Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA)
A new awards scheme has been set up by Kent County Council, in partnership with the KM Group, to rec...
18th December 2008
Taste of Kent Awards 2008
Voting is now open for the Taste of Kent Awards 2008 and there are lots of categories to vote in:...
18th December 2008
Woman of the Year nomination
A great honour was bestowed upon Amanda Cottrell, Chairman of Visit Kent, who was nominated i...
9th December 2008
Success at Tourism ExSEllence Awards
The Tourism South East Tourism ExSEllence Awards were held on 28 October at the exclusive Wentwort...
9th December 2008
