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

20 July 2022

Proposing MP
Droitwich and Evesham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

At a Glance

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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