EXPERIENCE SUSSEX, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region.
Top story
East Sussex leads way with new registration qualification
TWO registration officers from East Sussex are among the first in the country to complete a new national qualification.
Cathy Manson and Anna Goddard, from the East Sussex Registration Service, achieved the new National Qualification for Registration Officers, aimed at raising standards in the profession. Continue reading
Eating healthy while dining out made easier by new scheme
CHOOSING a restaurant that serves up tasty, healthy meals could soon become a lot easier thanks to the launch of Eat Out, Eat Well.
The new scheme enables businesses to promote their healthy eating options and health bosses at East Sussex County Council are keen to get more eateries on board. Continue reading
Fund-raising run set to hit Link Road
RUNNERS will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to follow the route of the new Bexhill to Hastings Link Road before it opens.
In May next year, Hastings and Bexhill Lions Club is staging a fund-raising 10k run on the new highway, currently being built by East Sussex County Council and due for completion in 2015. Watch our video with Eric Hardwick from Hastings Half.
http://youtu.be/rzsZqVfnn3I
Spray Sprites make waves in national contest
YOUNG windsurfers from East Sussex showed their class after achieving a top-three ranking in a national competition.
Spray Sprites, based at the East Sussex County Council-run Spray Water Sports Centre in Eastbourne, finished third in the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Team 15 National Windsurfing Championships. Continue reading