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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.
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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.
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