Tourism associations and trade associations
There are a number of private sector associations that promote an area or a group of businesses, or provide a business network.
Alnwick Tourism Association is a voluntary organisation who's purpose is to promote tourism to the Alnwick District for the benefit of the local businesses and wider community.
North East Hoteliers Association Tel: 0871 3769029
This hotel association has 27 members operating across the 4 sub regions within the North East of England. Monthly meetings bring members together to discuss and address issues within the business and tourism community.
Please contact the Chairman, Damon Roberts at damon.roberts@thistle.co.uk in the first instance.
www.nnta.org
North Northumberland Tourism Association was founded in 1985 and is the oldest established tourism association in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
www.visit-rothbury.co.uk
Rothbury & Coquetdale Tourism Association (RACTA) is a voluntary organization consisting of diverse businesses in and around Rothbury and in Coquetdale.
www.welcomenorthumberland.co.uk
Welcome Northumberland Tourism Association was inaugurated at a public meeting in January 2007 and has 100 members across Northumberland. It exists to promote the business of its members and to promote Northumberland as a whole to Tourism. It is a voluntary organisation and has a constitution.
www.whitley-bay-hoteliers.co.uk
Whitley Bay Hoteliers Association is for all types of accommodation providers in and near Whitley Bay.
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