Who is Involved? -
The PTP Programme in the East of England
Working in Partnership
The 'Profit Through Productivity' programme has been developed by The Best Practice Forum, a strategic alliance of tourism, hospitality and leisure trade associations, led by the British Hospitality Association.
The Forum was set up in 2001, with backing from Government, and works directly with employers to improve profitability, productivity and competitiveness in the tourism, hospitality and leisure sector. The Forum's work is managed by Hospitality and Leisure Manpower and is subsidised by funding received from the public and private sectors.
The Forum is pleased to be working with the Learning and Skills Council, which is providing a subsidy for eligible businesses in the East of England to take part in, and benefit from, the 'Profit Through Productivity' programme.
The Best Practice Forum members, shown below, are key partners in 'Profit Through Productivity' and promote the programme to their membership in the East of England:
British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions
BALPPA represents the interests of owners, managers, suppliers and developers in the UK's commercial leisure parks, piers, zoos and static attractions sector.
British Beer and Pub Association
The BBPA is the leading organisation representing the UK beer and pub sector. BBPA members account for 98% of beer brewed in the UK and own more than half of Britain's 58,000 pubs.
British Holiday & Home Parks Association
The BH&HPA is the only organisation established exclusively to serve and represent the interests of the British parks industry. Membership is made up of the owners and managers of park home estates, touring and tenting parks, caravan holiday home parks, chalet parks and all types of self-catering accommodation.
British Hospitality Association
The BHA is the national trade association for the hospitality industry, representing over 9,000 hotels, 11,000 restaurants and 19,000 contract catering units. Its primary role is to lobby Government across the UK and Europe, representing the views of the industry.
British Institute of Innkeeping
The BII is the professional body for the licensed retail sector and has over 17,000 members. It is also the leading awarding body of qualifications in its sector, operating through its wholly-owned awarding body, BIIAB.
The Restaurant Association
Representing the interests of restaurateurs, the Restaurant Association has a membership of over 11,500 independent and group-owned restaurants. As a part of the British Hospitality Association, it is the foremost organisation in the restaurant industry.
We are delighted to be working with the LSC East of England, which is providing funding support to the programme, as well as a number of key partners to promote 'Profit Through Productivity' to the tourism sector across the region:
Learning and Skills Council
The LSC East of England is the key funding partner to the 'Profit Through Productivity' programme.
The LSC's aim is to develop a responsive system of learning and skills provision that will meet the needs of learners, businesses and communities throughout the East of England, supporting the long term prosperity of the region.
Essex Tourism Association
Essex Tourism Association, established in 1993 with Essex County Council, provides its members with benefits and an independent voice and promotes tourism in Essex.
East of England Tourism
East of England Tourism is responsible for promoting sustainable tourism across the region, working in partnership with the East of England Development Agency, local authorities and the tourism industry.
Norfolk Tourism
Norfolk Tourism is the county's established public and private industry partnership. It brings together 38 commercial and public sector organisations with the aim of ensuring that Norfolk has a dynamic and sustainable tourism sector.
Suffolk Tourism Partnership
Based within the Suffolk Development Agency, the Suffolk Tourism Partnership is a public/private sector organisation responsible for managing the co-ordination of tourism initiatives throughout Suffolk.
The following partners are involved in delivering 'Profit Through Productivity' seminars and masterclasses:
The Automobile Association
Hotels and other establishments offering accommodation assessed by the AA are rated under a set of common quality standards agreed by the AA and VisitBritain.
Simon Numphud, AA Hotel Services Manager, delivers one of the Quality Masterclasses on the 'Profit Through Productivity' programme.
Academy of Culinary Arts
The Academy of Culinary Arts is Britain's leading professional association of head chefs, pastry chefs, restaurant managers and suppliers.
In partnership with Tastes of Anglia, Idris Caldora from the Academy of Culinary Arts delivers the Using Regional Produce seminar on the 'Profit Through Productivity' programme.
Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service
VAQAS is VisitBritain’s quality assessment service for all types of visitor attractions throughout England.
Michael Barbour, VAQAS Quality Assurance Assessor, delivers one of the Quality Masterclases on the 'Profit Through Productivity' programme.
Academy of Food and Wine Service
The Academy of Food and Wine Service was founded in 1988 to assist employers raise the standard of professionalism in restaurants and bars by recognising the business benefits of training.
Nick Scade, Chief Executive and Paul Breach, Director, deliver the Adding Value to Your Restaurant seminar on the 'Profit Through Productivity' programme.
Tastes of Anglia
Tastes of Anglia promotes the fine food and drink produced across the East of England.
In partnership with the Academy of Culinary Arts, Julie West from Tastes of Anglia delivers the Using Regional Produce seminar on the 'Profit Through Productivity' programme.