By Kevin Howell,
Chairman
Hythe Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

Hythe businesses are cautiously optimistic about 2010 and chamber's New Year resolution on their behalf is to maintain strong promotion by every affordable means of the town's many assets and advantages as a shopping and leisure destination.

The further development of our successful map-guide and website will be among key activities.

Business in the run-up to Christmas signalled a welcome revival of confidence which traders are determined to encourage.

More retailers have opened in the High Street, adding to Hythe's reputation as the place to come for fair prices and friendly service at quality independent shops as well as national-brand stores.