Andy Woodward is Chief Executive of Farm Stay UK. Established in 1983 as The Farm Holiday Bureau, Farm Stay UK currently has over 1200 members co-ordinated in 94 groups across the UK. The primary functions are to promote the concept of farm tourism in the UK, to help members expand their businesses through pro-active marketing/sales support, increase the occupancy rate, and to assist farmers in broadening their income base through diversification. Farm Stay UK is the market leader in its field, recognised for its innovation and success within the tourism industry at home and abroad. Quality is regarded as fundamental and all properties must be inspected under the National Tourist Boards accommodation classification and grading schemes. Farm Stay UK was also among the first to promote it's members' services and facilities through the Internet and currently operates a very powerful and productive website. The company finances its entire operation through membership fees boosted, wherever possible, by income from sponsorship or advertising.
Contacts:
www.farmstay.co.uk