Explore North Somerset @ Mendip Adventure

Join us on Thursday, 17th September 2026 for a morning at Mendip Adventure to connect with Visitor Economy businesses from across North Somerset and explore opportunities for collaboration, skill-sharing, and the latest sector news.

This special edition focuses on Attracting, Keeping and Motivating Staff in the Visitor Economy, addressing some of the most pressing workforce challenges facing businesses today:

• Recruitment and retention remain significant challenges for many employers
• Customer expectations remain high, even where staffing levels have fallen
• Apprenticeships, part-time, flexible and inclusive roles are increasingly important - yet many businesses still feel unsupported in accessing them

Speaker list

• Mendip Adventure — Dave Eddins sharing insight and experience from a leading local visitor economy business.
• North Somerset Council's Economy Team — An overview of Connect to Work and the Youth Guarantee, and what these mean for employers looking to grow their teams.
• Weston College — Lynsey Mckinstry on Foundational Apprenticeships, supported internships, and the practical support available to employers.
• Visit West — Dan Mills offering a regional picture of workforce trends across the visitor economy.
• Panel Discussion & Q&A — Local visitor economy businesses will join the panel to share their own experiences of recruitment, retention and workforce development

Further speakers to be announced — watch this space.

Hosted by North Somerset Council's Economy Team, Explore North Somerset is a series of events held across the district to showcase what North Somerset has to offer visitors, and to provide a space for Visitor Economy businesses to connect, develop, and grow.

Explore North Somerset is free to attend, but places are limited — we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.