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Kathryn Davis, Managing Director of Visit West, looks back on 2024 and ahead to 2025. 

The visitor economy in the West of England is reported to be worth a record £2.46 billion and supports 46,000 jobs, according to latest research figures from Visit West.  

With a new 5* hotel on the horizon, a new destination for food, beer and music lovers, as well as the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the long-awaited return of Gromit Unleashed 3 trail, iconic cultural events and festivals, 2025 is set to be a bumper year for Bristol! 

The first signs of spring are starting to emerge around Bath and Bristol and places are sparkling after their winter deep cleans. 

We take a look at press and media coverage of the 2024 #BathAtChristmas campaign. 

We take a look at press and media coverage of the 2024 #MerryBristmas campaign. 

The magical festivities of the Bath Christmas Market drew to a close this Sunday and the dates for next year’s internationally famous event have been announced 

As the calendar turns to 2025, Bristol Community Ferry Boats, a beloved locally owned cooperative, is charting an inspiring course for another year of service to the people of Bristol.

The piano is the latest addition to the Airport’s Christmas festivities and to bring some joy to passengers travelling through the Airport this December.

A plan which sets out how air quality will be improved in the city of Bath is being consulted on by Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is excited to announce the return of its highly popular Christmas tree recycling initiative in January 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of this sustainable tradition.

Views on Bath & North East Somerset Council’s spending plans including Council Tax levels, savings and ways to raise income, are being sought as the council faces escalating costs.