Welcome to the Tourism Business Conference sponsors page! Our conference wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our valued sponsors.
These organisations share our passion for boosting tourism in the East of England, and their contributions help us bring together businesses from across the region for a day of networking, learning, and growth. Whether it’s through financial backing, expertise, or resources, our sponsors play a key role in making this event a success. We are proud to introduce them and encourage you to learn more about the work they do to support the local tourism industry.
Breakwater IT
Stand No: 13
About: Breakwater IT is a proactive IT support and services provider founded in 2005. Since then, they’ve grown to provide a range of services including CCTV, telecoms, consultancy, cloud solutions and more. All whilst putting the security of your business at the forefront of their work. Breakwater currently support teams of ten to four hundred in sectors including professional services, leisure, tourism, and more. By outsourcing IT services to Breakwater, clients get essential services including upgraded cyber security measures, auditing, and support from their highly trained Service Desk. Breakwater’s team of technicians and account managers form working partnerships with their clients, using innovative technology to support their individual needs and growth plan. They become an extension of your business. Your IT team.
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FSB (Federation of Small Businesses)
Stand No: 2
About: The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a non-profit organisation that offers its members a wide range of vital business services. This includes legal, health and safety, and HR advice, debt recovery, financial expertise, and access to a resource hub with over 1500 legal templates, documents, and tool kits. With a dedicated policy and public affairs team, it also gives you a powerful voice heard in Government. Find out more at www.fsb.org.uk
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Larking Gowen
Stand No: 5
About: At Larking Gowen, we’re here for the long term. Whether you’re a large organisation or an individual, our highly experienced team of tourism specialists, with many years of experience in this sector, can help you reach your goals.
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Lovewell Blake LLP
Stand No: 8
About: Our specialist team of hospitality and leisure accountants understand the needs of these businesses and work with them to ensure that, not only are their compliance needs met, but also that proactive advice is given to make sure that they have the most tax efficient structure in place.
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Spring
Stand No: 9
About: WE’RE SPRING. AN INSIGHT-LED CREATIVE AGENCY THAT BRINGS BEAUTIFULLY EFFECTIVE IDEAS TO LIFE. From our home on the Suffolk coast, our award-winning team of designers, strategists, marketers and content creators deliver stunning results for businesses looking for more. We uniquely combine creative talent, data driven insight and technical knowhow with commercial understanding to create distinctive brands and highly effective campaigns. Our purpose-driven, results focused creativity looks great, and works great too.
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Woodfordes
Stand No: 7
About: BEER OF NORFOLK For over 40 years, Woodforde Brewery’s mission has been simple… produce excellent beer that provides our customers with simple, enduring pleasure. Taking the best ingredients and creating something special is based on the passion and skill of our brewery, bringing the warmth of coastal Norfolk into every mouthful. Having won two “Champion Beer of Britain” awards along with Gold and Silver medals at International level, we’re confident there’s a Woodforde’s beer for you.
Marketplace Exhibitors
Greater Anglia
Stand No: 0
About: We provide intercity, commuter and rural train services throughout Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. We operate about 1,300 train services per day from 134 stations. Over the last five years, we’ve introduced brand new trains on every single service, with more seats, air conditioning, plug/USB points and fast free wifi. We have also been the most punctual operator in the UK since April 2023 and delivered more frequent services and quicker journey times on a number of routes. We were recently named Passenger Operator of the Year for the second time in three years.
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Groundwork East
Stand No: 10
About: Groundwork East’s sustainable business team supports organisations across Suffolk and Norfolk to measure and reduce their carbon emissions and their wider environmental impacts. Our team delivers the Carbon Charter (in partnership with Suffolk County Council) – an environmental accreditation and sustainable business network for organisations wishing to reduce their impacts and share environmental best practice. We also deliver environmental training and currently have free net zero support available to businesses in this area.
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Hugh J Boswell
Stand No: 4
About: Hugh J Boswell is a commercial insurance and risk management group based in Carrow Hill, Norwich. Founded in 1906, we are one of the region’s most experienced insurance brokers. We are proud to have retained traditional values while seeking new trading methods. We work closely with our clients to gain a deep understanding of their businesses. Our expertise enables us to create bespoke insurance solutions for every client, from sole traders to PLCs. Our stability and strength allow us to secure competitive terms from insurers. One aspect that will never change is our dedication to a personalised service – valued by our clients and envied by our competitors.
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Indigo Swan
Stand No: 3
About: We are an independent, award-winning energy consultancy based in the heart of Norwich that places integrity over profit. We are here to help businesses make quick, easy and well-informed decisions about their energy. From finding the right supplier, to checking and negotiating contracts, we are here to help businesses be more energy efficient and help them on their journey to net zero.
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Maids Head Hotel
Stand No: 11
About: The Maids Head is known to be the oldest hotel in the UK, dating back over 800 years. Ideally located in the heart of Norwich, the independent, AA four-star contemporary Hotel, boasts an abundance of charm. In 2022, proudly winning Large Hotel in the East of England Tourism Awards.
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Norfolk + Suffolk Tourist Attractions
Stand No: 12
About: Promoting great days out across East Anglia, Norfolk + Suffolk Tourist Attractions showcases adventure parks, zoos, stately homes, gardens, and wildlife reserves, offering visitors a wide range of top-tier family experiences.
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Ronaldo Ices Ltd
Stand No: 1
About: Established in 1983, Ronaldo Ices are premium Norfolk ice cream manufactures. In our SALSA accredited factory, we focus on producing delicious frozen treats using the best produce Norfolk has to offer including: Milk from Nortons dairy, locally grown fruits & our own made inclusions. Our business has grown to supply some of the best tourist attractions, discerning ice cream parlours & restaurants in the region with our range of truly Norfolk ice creams, sorbets, vegan ice creams & fruit ice lollies
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Swiss Camplings
Stand No: 6
About: Swiss Camplings is an Independent Commercial Laundry business operating two state of the art facilities in Gt Yarmouth, & Papworth in Cambridgeshire. Both plants using the latest technology and new machinery to deliver a low energy, resilient operation that has a sustainably focused ethos. Employing more than 290 colleagues and operating a fleet of 35 vehicles the business can process up to 800k pieces of linen per week. The company provides specialist laundry, linen hire and work wear services to the hospitality, educational, industrial and healthcare markets across East Anglia. A third generation family owned business, the organisation continues to be run on “old fashioned” family values with a real focus on detail and customer service. SwissCamplings Group operates to the same original philosophy that ‘it’s the service that makes the difference’
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Visit East of England | Travel Trade
Stand No: TT
About: Visit East of England partners with local tourism businesses to help them grow and attract more visitors. Through participation in travel trade shows, they connect businesses with key industry buyers and expand their reach.
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Suffolk and Norfolk Tourism Awards
Stand No: R
About: The Suffolk and Norfolk Tourism Awards provide a platform for local businesses to gain recognition. Organised by Visit East of England and partners, these awards celebrate the best in the region, with categories like ‘Hotel of the Year’ and ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year.’ Finalists have the chance to compete in the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
