VisitEngland has launched the latest version of The Pink Book - a comprehensive guide covering everything operators need to know about running an accommodation business. The guide has been completely updated for 2012 and contains practical information for tourist accommodation - from obtaining entertainment and alcohol licences to food hygiene, and health and safety.

Sponsored by UK self-catering holiday specialist cottages4you, The Pink Book is the seventh edition of the guide to be published, and is free to members of VisitEngland’s Quality Assessment scheme.  It is designed to help accommodation providers navigate the often-complex rules and regulations surrounding their business – with a dedicated section on guest relations, from booking procedures to access requirements.

The Pink Book 2012 is available free of charge to all members of VisitEngland’s Accommodation Quality Assessment scheme. To request your free copy, please contact feedback@visitengland.org.

Non scheme members can purchase a copy for £9.99 plus p&p – please contact feedback@visitengland.org.