Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure seeking to update Members on the progress of the Tourism and Destination Marketing Function against the objectives outlined in Tourism and Destination Marketing Plan issued in January 2022.

RESOLVED that the Tourism and Marketing Progress Report is noted, and that the progress made against the marketing plan in 2022 is endorsed.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure that sought to update Members on the progress of the Tourism and Destination Marketing Function against the objectives outlined in Tourism and Destination Marketing Plan issued in January 2022.

The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure informed Members that the progress and reach measured in the review (appendix 1) went beyond his high expectations and that he anticipated that even this performance would be exceeded with the major events planned in the coming year.  The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure commented that Gloucester was really going places for which he thanked the Tourism and Destination Marketing Manager and her team.

The Cabinet Member for Environment reminded Members that Arts Council England (ACE) had recently demonstrated their confidence in the city by awarding National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status to Gloucester Culture Trust, Guildhall and Strike A Light.  The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy stated that it was good not only because more visitors were coming to spend money here but that residents had more reason to enjoy and be proud of the City.

RESOLVED that the Tourism and Marketing Progress Report is noted, and that the progress made against the marketing plan in 2022 is endorsed.