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New 2024 visitor experiences and themed programming at one of the UK’s top-rated museums will reveal, for the first time, the impact that steamships had on the global migration of plants.

Bristol Airport has become the first regional airport in the UK to reach this level of the only global carbon management certification programme for airports.

A leading UK provider of large-scale solar projects has designed and delivered a 2.8-acre solar installation to Bristol Airport, helping it complete the next phase of its sustainability journey. 

Bath is set to play a starring role in Wonka, a fantasy musical from the writing and directing team behind the successful Paddington films.

Bristol took the top spot for its combination of picture-perfect streets, a bustling nightlife scene and its cultural offering going from strength to strength in 2024.

Bristol Beacon’s opening weekend saw ‘The Housewarming’ take place on Saturday, with a staggering 13,000 people exploring the newly transformed venue.

Their first UK show in 5 years will trail new standards for the decarbonisation of live music. 

Hoteliers in Bristol are hoping for a Christmas miracle after their businesses were left out in the cold in the recent Autumn Statement.

A glittering night at The Bristol hotel saw many Visit West members winning awards, including an extra special Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award.

Bristol Beacon welcomes the public to explore reimagined and brand new spaces including the brand new Beacon Hall on 30th November 2023. 

VisitEngland has today 30 November launched its new 'Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses' in England.

The third episode in the show's long-awaited 60th anniversary trilogy, ‘The Giggle,' was filmed extensively in Bristol’s Old City last year with support from Bristol Film Office and will premiere on Saturday 9 December.