Issue - meetings

Purpose

To update on Visit Portsmouth activity during the period 1 April 2020 to date and plans for tourism recovery to 2022.

Recommendations

1.    Agree the Visit Portsmouth Tourism Marketing Communications Plan 2021-2022.

2.    Note achievements by the Visit Portsmouth team in 2020.

The report was introduced by Jane Singh, Visitor Services and Development Manager.

In response to a question she explained that lots of businesses have found it very difficult due to COVID.  They have had some support from government and some had taken on grants and loans but things were still difficult.  There will still be a struggle through next year and it was important to ensure the authority can support the local tourism businesses in the city.

Councillor Morgan said the LEP are looking at a greater focus on tourism and he was lobbying to get the best opportunity on what that presents.  Councillor Pitt thanked Councillor Morgan and said he was lobbying as well as this was very important.

Members thanked Jane for her report and wishes her luck for next year.  

DECISIONS:

(1) Agreed the Visit Portsmouth Tourism Marketing Communications Plan 2021-2022.

(2) Achievements by the Visit Portsmouth team in 2020 were noted.