World Class Tourism

Norfolk's growing tourism sector will provide you with a profitable area of investment, especially if the tourism businesses are linked with the good-quality accommodation market and the development of new attractions to keep up with tourist demand. 

Research by East of England Tourism estimates that in 2009 there were 4,092,000 staying visitors in Norfolk. The total number of day visitors was estimated at 26,734,000.

Tourism businesses and the tourism market contribute around £2.6billion to Norfolk’s economy every year.

Norfolk's business tourism market, which currently represents 30% of all tourist income for the region is an exciting area of opportunity where even more conference facilities and business accommodation is required as business tourism grows. The Norwich & Norfolk Conference Bureau is an established service which promotes business tourism in the county, highlighting available venues and suppliers.

It is estimated that tourism jobs and tourism related jobs support over 49,000 people in Norfolk with 37,177 full time positions. Tourism jobs are estimated to account for 14% of employment in Norfolk. 

Norfolk Tourism Quality Training offers local tourism businesses the latest training opportunities and advice to ensure those in tourism jobs maintain and improve their skills and customers and visitors receive a good quality service. 

The tourism market in Norfolk is thriving with lots of investment opportunities.

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For more information on Norfolk’s world class tourism businesses please contact Pete Waters Tel: 01603 604431; Email: pete@visiteastanglia.net