what we do
who we work with
Development Agencies
We work with economic development and regeneration agencies to provide market sector analysis, investment studies and pilot product development ideas.
In the North West we have provided the NWDA with recommendations on improving the implementation and reporting of their surveys.
For the LDA we evaluated the business tourism venues in North London to establish if further development of the sector was required.
In the East of England we ran a pilot project in the protected landscapes, to develop 18 sustainable tourism itineraries that encouraged visitors to explore the area without using a car.
In Europe we have provided policy advice to the European Commission and we have developed trans-national projects with Public Administrations in northern France.
"We have now worked with Acorn on two quite different jobs – an investment study for the Cathedral & Uphill Lincoln area and a Feasibility Study for derelict farm buildings deep in the Lincolnshire Wolds - the prestigious to the unknown. The team are a joy to work with – very professional but showing a terrific commitment and genuine interest in the job in hand. Integrity too - they won't deliver a final report that just regurgitates what they think you want to hear."
Mary Powell, Tourism Officer, Lincolnshire Development
Case Studies
Tourism Intelligence in the North West, for the NWDA
Acorn reviewed data collection and processing procedures to make recommendations on improving the implementation and reporting of surveys in Cumbria, Cheshire, Lancashire, Manchester and Liverpool.
Business Tourism in North London for the LDA
We audited and created a database of meetings and conference venues across the four North London boroughs, to understand the key drivers and barriers for business tourism in the area.
CAReFree Itineraries for the Protected Landscapes in the EEDA region
We worked with local businesses to develop, promote and distribute sustainable tourism itineraries in The Brecks, The Chilterns AONB, Dedham Vale AONB and the Stour Valley, the Coast and Heaths AONB, the Norfolk Coast and Broads.