Tourism South East is holding seminars for rural pub and bed and breakfast owners who want to improve their businesses.

The sessions will give information on new opportunities to generate income and give details of the advice and support available.

Business planning, financing, planning issues and marketing will be some of the topics covered.

Paul Jeffries, Tourism South East's senior development manager, said: "The seminars are an excellent opportunity for rural pub and B&B owners to come together and learn about new ideas and opportunities to benefit their organisation, helping them to maximise their business's potential and generate more income."

The B&B seminars will take place at Fontwell Park Racecourse near Arundel tomorrow and at Boship Farm Hotel in Lower Dicker on Friday, March 24, from 10.45am until 2.45pm.

The pub seminars take place at Fontwell Park Racecourse on Wednesday, March 22, and at Boship Farm Hotel on Thursday, March 30, from 10am to 1pm.

The workshops are being funded by the South East England Development Agency For more information or to book a place on the workshop, call 0845 600 9006.

Wednesday, March 8, 2006