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Discover insights into the West of England visitor economy for Bristol, Bath and beyond, from tourism volume and value to audiences and key facts, with the figures you need to understand the full impact of tourism on the region.
Take a look at the latest reports, research and global trends from across the industry, including our own Business Barometer, updates from Visit England, and more.
Read the latest data we have on visitor volumes and spend across the region.
Learn more about how many people visit the region each year, what they do once they arrive, discover what trends have been affecting local attractions and experiences and how this breaks down between day trips and longer stays.
Find out more about the core audiences we are focusing on with our campaigns, content, and destination development, including both domestic and international markets. We also explain more about the habits and current size of these audiences for the region.
We run a regular visitor survey across our websites, newsletters and social media. We summarise the key findings on people’s experiences across Bristol, Bath and beyond.
If you’re not sure what we mean by ‘visitor economy’, or want to know more about the terminology we use, how we work within the industry and what this all means for your business, head here!
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Everything you need to understand tourism in the West of England, from who's visiting and why, to the trends, data and figures that tell the full story.
Access visitor economy insights, tourism trends and key statistics from Visit West, including…
Explore key facts and figures on the West of England visitor economy, including visitor numbers…
Discover the key audiences of the West of England visitor economy and how Visit West helps you…
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Find out some of the frequently asked questions about the regional visitor economy.
We take a look at press and media coverage for our Starring Bristol campaign View Coverage…
We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath from August 2026, highlights include articles…
Plans for an Overnight Visitor Levy - sometimes called a 'tourist tax' - in the West of…
Bristol Community Ferry Boats welcomes students and staff to Temple Quarter with special harbour…
Bristol Temple Quarter took another major step forward today as partners from across the West came…
Bath Pride welcomed its biggest turnout yet on Saturday 22 August, bringing protest, celebration and…
Bath is getting a festive glow-up. The Bath Business Improvement District (BID) has unveiled an…
FEAR Scream Park at Avon Valley, the UK’s leading multi-award-winning scream park, is back…
We take a look at press and media coverage for Bristol from August 2026, highlights include articles…
This weekend, tens of thousands of fans will watch artists such as Lorde, Little Simz, Tems…
Bristol Airport is excited to announce Discover Airlines, part of Lufthansa Group, will be operating…
Late-night jazz, masterclasses, New Orleans blues and boozy candy floss are among the experiences…
Explore the #SummerInBristol 2026 campaign coverage, featuring creator content showcasing…
Explore the #SummerInBath 2026 campaign coverage, showcasing 43 pieces of creator content promoting…
Bristol Community Ferry Boats has launched a temporary Bridge Replacement Service with a £1…
A new short film called Starring Bristol has been launched by Visit West today, showcasing some of…
Weston College has proudly announced the launch of its Hospitality Foundation Apprenticeship…
With all preparations complete, Ashton Court Estate has been transformed and ready to open its gates…
We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath from July 2026, including coverage from Fact…
We take a look at press and media coverage for Bristol from July 2026, highlights include articles…
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