A TOURISM group in Ross-on-Wye is hoping to boost the market town's profile by joining forces with a neighbouring group.

The Ross-on-Wye Tourism Association (RTA) has joined with Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism (WVFDT) to increase its impact.

This is just another step forward for the RTA which was formed in 2015 by a group of enthusiastic volunteers, all of whom wanted to play a part in promoting Ross to a wider audience.

They went on to establish a network of Tourist Information Sites in existing businesses in the town centre, to fill the gap left when the county council-run visitor centre was closed – there are five sites in the town.

In addition the RTA has set up two websites: playross.com provides links to events and visitrossonwye.com provides visitors with an overview of the town and what it has to offer.

RTA chairman Caroline Utting said: "Working with the WVFDT means that all of these products have a much higher profile and wider platform for promotion.

"The RTA is very grateful for the support and funding it has received from the Ross-on-Wye Town Council and the town team which has enabled it to achieve so much in a short time. We can now really move forward working with such an established tourism body and benefit from the widest local, regional and national profile."