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Information for Accommodation Businesses

Regardless of size or type of tourism business, the law has an impact on the way you operate.

For further information on legislation visit: www.accommodationknowhow.co.uk

Gambling Act 2005

The Gambling Act 2005 contains a new system to regulate the provision of all gambling in the UK.

Licensing Act 2003

Licensing Authorities (usually local authorities) are responsible for licensing the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment in England and Wales. If you are carrying on any of these activities, you will need the relevant authorisation and should speak to your local licensing authority.

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Fire Regulations

Fire Safety Risk Assessment - Sleeping Accommodation. Full guide available to download free of charge.

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Fire regulations helpline for VisitBritain Quality assessment scheme participants

VisitBritain is aware that there has been, and continues to be a great deal of consternation around the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order - RRFSO. Rest assured VisitBritain is doing all it can to help you through these difficult times. To this end we have set up an arrangement with a fire consultancy company - Fireco Ltd, who are experts in the field of fire prevention, fire safety and fire consultancy.

Package of benefits:

- From May 1st 2008 VisitBritain quality assurance scheme participants will be able to get advice and help from a member of their team for the vastly reduced price of £15 + VAT for half an hour. This is only available via a form submitted online to VisitBritain. A member of the Fireco team will then get in touch to discuss the issues and arrange payment. To download a copy of the form see www.visitbritain.com/quality and "Latest news".
Once you have downloaded the form please fill this in and email it to fireco@visitbritain.org