Latest News (Travel Trade) - Visit West

With the West’s first electrified bus depots operational, and brand-new electric buses already serving the region’s passengers, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority plans to further turbo-charge our bus network. 

Bristol, UK – After years of being available only to pre-booked groups, Charles Wesley’s House at 4 Charles Street is reopening to the public — giving visitors a rare opportunity to step inside the beautifully restored home of the greatest hymn writer in history.

Pegasus Airlines made its inaugural flight to Bristol Airport today (8 July), providing a direct route to Turkey and onward journeys to far-reaching destinations in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.

Following an announcement by the Home Office that the cost of Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will increase by 60%, Uk Inbound have released a statement. 

We report back from another busy week of promoting Bath and Bristol at one of the world's largest travel trade events.

Five stand-sharers joined Visit West at The Group Leisure & Travel Show in Milton Keynes.

The Visit West team are gearing up for a busy autumn promoting the Bath and Bristol region to international travel trade buyers across a series of high-profile events in the UK and abroad.

Five tips to ensure hosting a familiarisation is a success for your business.

Jon Chamberlain, Head of Marketing at Visit West, promoted Bath and Bristol in 40 meetings with North American buyers at this year's event. 

September heralds the start of the new travel trade season – a vital time for the team at Visit West. 

The aim is to support businesses looking to work more effectively with the travel trade.

Over 30 buyers from Canada, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Spain will experience some of the highlights and key attractions within the Visit West region this January.