Regulation & Legislation
...unravelling the red tape...
Like any industry, tourism is surrounded by a plethora of laws and regulations which you will need to be aware of. We try to make these issues simpler so that you can get on with running your business.
If you are setting up tourist accommodation or would like more information on all the legal areas covering the sector we recommend our Business Advice Handbook which acts as a useful guide to starting or expanding your business and includes our authoritative regulations and legislation guidance.
This is an area governed by many different regulations. TSE provide information as well as links to other organisations who specialise in advising on Health and Safety issues.
New regulations were introduced on October 1st 2006 requiring all businesses to complete a fire risk assessment. This replaces the fire certificate which has now been abolished.
A duty for managers to record food handling and hygiene practices has been introduced in safety regulations that came into affect on 1st January 2006.
Guidance has been published by the Home Office to help employers to avoid hiring illegal workers. The penalty for not doing so can be £5,000 so this is an important issue.
Information is available on the many rules and regulations regarding the environment that operators in the tourism industry should be aware of.
Access Statements are now required for Quality in Tourism accreditation.
VisitBritain have announced a new national code of practice for visitor attractions.
This page gives a brief overview of a variety of new regulations that have recently come in to force or will be issued soon.
If you would like more information on regulations and legislation regarding the tourism industry or you think that there is something we should be addressing please contact Daniel Humphreys on (023) 8062 5499 or dhumphreys@tourismse.com