Introducing a new destination or itinerary to your clients can feel like a risk. It takes time, confidence, and a compelling reason to move away from tried-and-tested products. But sometimes, the greatest opportunity isn't discovering somewhere completely new – it's presenting a familiar destination…
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Learn more about the area's rich history, from maritime museums to iconic architecture and historic sites dating back thousands of years. Day One - Bristol Begin your heritage journey by discovering Bristol's rich maritime past at M Shed, the city's social history museum. Through fascinating…
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This September, Visit West Travel Trade's Jon Chamberlain will travel to Australia and New Zealand to represent Bath, Bristol and Beyond at the VisitBritain Australia Mission and New Zealand Workshop, showcasing the region's outstanding tourism experiences to key travel trade buyers. The mission…
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VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s relaunched Business Advice Hub provides free resources to help England tourism businesses grow. The Tourism Business Hub is a practical online resource designed to help tourism businesses grow and succeed. Whether you're looking to attract more international visitors…
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Sample your way around the best of the West of England on this four-day itinerary, which takes in cookery schools, breweries, and local producers. Day One - Bath Start your trip with a visit to one of Bath’s Cookery Schools. At Vale House Kitchen, they offer cooking experiences as well as a unique…
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In March 2026, Visit West, under the Bath & Bristol travel trade brand, exhibited at the British Tourism & Travel Show (BTTS) at the NEC Birmingham, connecting with group travel organisers, tour operators and industry partners from across the UK. The event provided a fantastic opportunity to…
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We're here to help. The travel trade landscape is changing. International booking windows are now shorter than ever, with itineraries that were once planned many months in advance often being confirmed just a few weeks before travel. At the same time, more travellers are choosing to book through…
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Our Visit West Travel Trade team regularly delivers destination dispatches to a full team at a Tour Operator or Destination Management Company (DMC) to create inspiration within the region, share information on upcoming developments and generate new itinerary routes and ideas. Our Head of…
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Take in the top sights from two of the West Country's greatest cities, from historic ships to Roman ruins. Day One - Bristol Take a walk along the Harbourside or enjoy a harbour cruise with Bristol Packet Boat Trips before visiting Bristol Dockyards, which is home to Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Over…
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Spend two days across Bath and Bristol, where architecture, history, culture and creativity combine to create two of Britain's finest cultural destinations. Day One - The UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath Start with a guided walking tour through the city's iconic Georgian streets, taking in the…
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