About LEAP (Land's End Accommodation Providers)

Following some informal get-togethers starting in December 2004, the Association was formed officially in May 2005. This website was launched in summer 2007 with the aim of attracting new customers looking for a holiday in this area.

Carolyn Boyd from Lebanon Cottage says
"since joining LEAP I have received business referred to me by other members as well as benefiting from useful and important information that has assisted in my marketing, saving me money and time, and improving the holiday experience for my guests"

Rosemary Warren from Tredinney Farm says
"I have recently joined LEAP - I have found it good as it has brought me up to date with the new fire regulations, sustainable tourism, the new World Heritage status etc. etc."

The Association meets once a month (on the second Thursday of the month between 1200 and 1400), with no meetings in July or August. The annual subscription is £32 for the 2008/09 season - £12 of this goes towards membership of the St. Just & Land's End Chamber of Commerce.

Reasons for joining LEAP

• To maximise business to business trading opportunities.
  
  This can be achieved by attending meetings and by informal get-togethers at each other's properties.
  
  Getting together also allows us to share experiences, pool ideas and minimise feelings of isolation.
• Penwith District Council are keen to consult with the tourism industry and are therefore encouraging accommodation providers to belong to an association so that they have a means of communicating with us.
  
  This is the best route to influencing future policy decision making by the Cornwall Destination Management Organisation (CDMO), the District Tourism Officers Board (DCTOB) and the Cornwall Commercial Tourism Federation (CCTF).
  
  LEAP works closely with Penwith District Council, St. Just Town Council and the other accommodation associations in Penwith - however, LEAP is a completely independent association and is not affiliated to any of the above - LEAP is affiliated to the St. Just & Land's End Chamber of Commerce.
• To keep up to date with legislation e.g. the new fire regulations which came into force in October 2006, the Disability Discrimination Act etc.
• To form a collective voice which is more likely to be heard on issues such as increasing business in the shoulder months.
• To be informed on thinking and developments which could affect your business.
• To be represented on high profile committees e.g. P-TAG (Penwith Tourist Action Group).
  
  This group is able to bring very local issues to the attention of all local tourism stakeholders.
• To negotiate discounts with suppliers - a discount has already been negotiated for oil/gas/coal.
• To bulk buy products at an advantageous price.
• To access information on grants and discounts available.
• To access information on sustainable tourism
• To promote your property FREE on the www.landsendarea.co.uk and www.landsendchamber.co.uk websites.
• To have an entry on the LEAP website www.landsendcornwall.co.uk www.landsendcornwall.co.uk for a one-off fee of £132 (£50 if you are taking over an existing member business and you just need to make a few changes).
• To be eligible for a reduced price entry on
  www.visit-westcornwall.com (quality graded properties only) - pay £59 instead of £99, effectively making your membership of LEAP and the Traders free.
• To attend training courses, where possible at subsidised prices.
• To look at possibilities for combined marketing.

Next steps to joining LEAP

You are welcome to come along to a meeting free of charge just to see what we are all about, before committing to joining.

Do give Liz Trenary a call on 01736 871284 to find out where the next meeting will be held.

If you would like to join you can either call us on 01736 871284 or email us on info@firstandlastcottages.co.uk and we will send you a joining form.