Farm Stay executive to advise tourism groups

Andy Woodward, Chief Executive of award-winning farm accommodation group Farm Stay UK, has been appointed to Visit England’s Strategic Industry Advisory Group and the Board of the Tourism Alliance.

Andy Woodward comments:  "Being appointed to these two highly influential tourism groups illustrates Farm Stay UK’s increasing importance within the tourism industry and for this reason I am delighted to be involved.  In particular, it is brilliant that the role of tourism within rural economies all over the Country is being recognised, and I am very pleased that Farm Stay UK has been asked to represent this growing sector.

"The popularity of the countryside has never been greater and it is crucial that all tourism organisations working in the countryside continue to develop their quality and offer while this trend continues.  Programmes like Countryfile, Coast and the plethora of food shows highlighting British produce have had a profound impact on consumer interest and we need to support this trend."