> To work at a national level with the Audit Commission 
    and DCMS to draw up performance indicators and measures

> To work with other like-minded national and regional 
    organisations to assist destination development by providing 
    support, comparative data, advisory publications and case studies

> To develop a national network of similar destinations with a
    shared agenda

> To be recognised as a strategic group for issues relating to
    tourism performance and policy

> To act as a platform for consultation and comment on tourism 
    performance and policy

> To act as a catalyst for discussion of such issues amongst 
    relevant organisations