Tourism Management Board welcomes industry views
More than 70 industry representatives were invited to attend last month's TMB annual workshop.
07 November 2025
Last month, VisitGuernsey supported the Tourist Management Board (TMB) with their annual workshop at The Farmhouse Hotel.
More than 70 industry representatives, from across all sectors, were invited to attend, and came together to discuss the current tourism framework and input into an update.
TMB Chair, Hannah Beacom, moderated the morning’s discussions and introduced three guest speakers: the President of the Committee for Economic Development, Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller, Group Director for Sales and Marketing at Brittany Ferries, Paul Acheson, and the new Chief Commercial Officer for Aurigny, Philip Saunders.
VisitGuernsey Marketing Manager, Sam Claxton, also invited feedback for a new trade site the team are working on, while Helen Glencross, Head of Culture & Heritage Services, spoke about Millenium, 2027 European Year of the Normans.
Each session was followed by table discussions, hosted by members of the Tourism Management Board, allowing attendees to share feedback and ideas in real time.
Among the topics discussed were the 2025 season and forecasts for 2026, connectivity, capacity, accommodation, productivity, and sustainability. The TMB will now review feedback and update the Framework.
Hannah Beacom said:
“It was fantastic to see such strong engagement from across the tourism sector at this year’s workshop. The breadth of representation and the quality of discussion really highlighted the value of bringing the trade together. I’d like to thank our guest speakers for their insightful and highly relevant contributions, which helped set the tone for meaningful conversations throughout the morning. These conversations are vital as we shape the future of our tourism framework, and the feedback we received will play a key role in ensuring our approach reflects the needs and ambitions of the industry.”
