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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Government Response to the Independent Review of Destination Management Organisations in England

20 July 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Nigel Huddleston Con Droitwich and Evesham

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government is introducing a new accreditation system for Destination Management Organisations in England, renaming them as Local Visitor Economy Partnerships.
  • A tiering model with multi-year core funding is being piloted for LVEPs.
  • Up to 4.05 million has been allocated for the implementation of these changes.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the UK government's response to the independent review of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) in England.

Action requested

The government is introducing a new accreditation system for DMOs, renaming them as Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs), and piloting a tiering model with multi-year core funding. Up to £4.05 million has been allocated towards the implementation of these changes, but full national roll-out will depend on future spending rounds.

Key facts

  • Nick de Bois conducted an independent review of DMOs in England.
  • The review was published in September 2021 and made 12 recommendations.
  • Six recommendations are directed at the government, four at DMOs themselves, one each for LEPs and Local Authorities.
  • A new accreditation system will be introduced over 2022-23 financial year.
  • The pilot of tiering model with multi-year core funding is to be run in a targeted region.
  • Up to £4.05 million (£1.35 million per year) has been allocated towards the implementation.
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