(Minute 8)
The report of the Head of Economy and Tourism was submitted, seeking approval to the final draft of the Exeter Visitor Strategy 2012-2016.
Scrutiny Committee – Economy considered the report at its meeting of 19 January 2012 and Executive noted their comments. The Director Economy and Development reported that two of the most significant factors identified by members of the Committee as influencing the success of the Strategy related to the importance of an adequate public transport infrastructure and sufficient hotel bedspaces.
Members noted the summary of comments and suggestions received through the consultation process and were pleased that responses had generally been very supportive of the overall approach of the Visitor Strategy and its proposed Action Plan.
Executive approved the Exeter Visitor Strategy 2012-2016 be approved.