On Wednesday 5 December at 1.30pm, the Mayor of Gosport, Councillor Keith Gill, will welcome Members of the Gosport Tourism Forum to the Council Chamber for some festive refreshments.
Tourism plays a significant role in the future of Gosport and a glass of mulled wine and a festive mince pie will be enjoyed in celebration of the continued success of Gosport as a visitor destination, through the launch of the 2008 Gosport & Lee on the Solent Visitor.
Produced by *Tourism South East (TSE) on behalf of Gosport Borough Council, the new Gosport & Lee on the Solent Visitor Guide 2008 not only lists all the places of interest, where to stay and award winning places to eat etc, but also reflects the partnership working between the local businesses who make up the Tourism Forum.
The Tourism Forum, which comprises industry wide representatives includes providers of accommodation, transport, tourist attractions, nationally recognised museums, hotels, bed & breakfast establishments, eateries, leisure and retail etc, recognises the importance of promoting the Borough and attracting more visitors to the area.
As well as a brand new guide, Gosport Tourism jointly with key tourism partners has attended a number of major UK travel trade events and exhibitions in and around London, the South East and the Midlands to showcase what Gosport has to offer.
“We know what a great place Gosport is, but the important thing now is to show that to others,” said the Mayor of Gosport, Councillor Keith Gill, who will launch the Guide. “Tourism is certainly the way forward and it is important we bring out our trump card and promote Gosport as the superb tourist destination it is.”
“We have award winning museums and bathing water and great places to eat. And when it comes to places to stay there is something to suit all tastes from self catering, camping and caravanning to character B&B’s and historic hotels.”
It’s hoped the new guide will encourage not only day trippers, but short break visitors and those people wishing to travel further afield, as Gosport is the ideal base for visiting other tourist destinations such as Portsmouth, The New Forest, Winchester and the Isle of Wight, all easily accessible by ferry or train.
Following the launch, copies of the Gosport and Lee on the Solent Visitor Guide 2008 will be available from the Gosport Tourist Information Centre, Bus Station, Tel: (023) 9252 2944 or e-mail
tourism@gosport.gov.uk The website can be visited at
www.discovergosport.co.uk 
