by Natalie Fryer | 12,Oct, 2026 | Uncategorized
Cumbria Tourism’s Workforce Development Team was delighted to attend St Benedict’s Catholic High School Careers Fair, with Natalie representing Cumbria Tourism and the Tourism Talent Hub to inspire the next generation of tourism professionals. Around 500 pupils from...
by Rob | 23,Sep, 2026 | Careers Fair, Uncategorized
Cumbria Tourism was proud to attend Festival of Work 2026 at Lakes College, joining more than 80 employers from across Cumbria to showcase the exciting career opportunities available to young people. The event welcomed around 1,100 students from schools across the...
by Rob | 26,Feb, 2026 | Careers Fair
Cumbria Tourism’s Tourism Talent Hub was delighted to attend the Kendal Jobs Fair, where we had the opportunity to speak with jobseekers about the exciting careers available across Cumbria’s visitor economy. Throughout the event, our team chatted with people...
by Rob | 15,Dec, 2025 | Award, Event
Creating a tourism industry where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to succeed is something we can all be proud of.That’s why we’re delighted to celebrate the news that Cumbria Tourism has been recognised as a Diverse and Inclusive Business at the...
by Rob | 26,May, 2025 | Event
It’s always inspiring to see the people working behind the scenes to strengthen our visitor economy receive the recognition they deserve. We’re delighted to celebrate the news that Rachel Tyson, Head of Partnerships & Projects at Cumbria Tourism, was...
by Rob | 23,May, 2025 | Transport
When we talk about careers in tourism and hospitality, we often focus on skills, training, progression and creating amazing visitor experiences. But there’s another factor that has a huge impact on whether people can join, and stay in, our industry. Getting to...
by Rob | 23,Apr, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Tourism Talent Hub was proud to support a Jobs Fair at HMP Lancaster Farms, helping to showcase the wide range of careers available across Cumbria’s visitor economy. Throughout the day, the team spoke to more than 500 people, with 78% due for release within...
by Rob | 26,Feb, 2025 | Funding, News
Investing in people is one of the best ways to build a stronger visitor economy, so it’s great to see applications open for a new round of grants supporting careers in tourism and hospitality. Through Cumbria Tourism’s Charitable Fund, grants of up to £500...
by Rob | 23,Feb, 2025 | Accessibility, News
We’re delighted to celebrate the news that the Welcome to Work in the Visitor Economy project has been shortlisted for the Diversity & Inclusion Award at the LGC Awards 2025. Delivered in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council and funded through...
by Rob | 24,Jan, 2025 | Careers Fair, Education Event
Giving young people the chance to experience the hospitality industry first-hand is one of the best ways to inspire the next generation. The Tourism Talent Hub partnered with Carlisle College and Cumbria Careers Hub to deliver a Hospitality & Careers Insight Event...
