Latest News (Press Releases) - Visit West

Visit West hosted VisitBritain/VisitEngland CEO Patricia Yates this week for an introduction to some of the major projects that will have an impact on the region’s visitor economy across the next five years.

Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the region, has today revealed a brand-new piece of artwork at Bristol Airport to greet arriving passengers. 

Meet Bristol & Bath has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best UK Convention Bureau category at the 2023 Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards. 

Bristol buzzes all year round, but there’s something special about #SummerInBristol.

Discover what's happening in Bath and the surrounding area this summer from Visit West.

From wild swimming to seeing Mars, incredible live music festivals to comedy walks, street art trails to circus events – Bristol has a vast and varied selection of things to do this May bank holiday and half term.

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

With Liverpool hosting this year’s Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine, all eyes are on the UK’s music legacy and Bristol is hitting the headlines as one of the country’s leading music cities.

Did you know the first ever Coronation of a crowned King of England took place in Bath in 973AD at Bath Abbey? Here, Visit Bath highlights the top things to do and places to stay in Bath to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles this May. 

The accreditation has been given to just 12 destinations and is expected to maximise the potential of the local visitor economy in Bristol, Bath and the west of England region.

This Spring, Visit Bristol is showcasing World Photography in Focus - five prestigious photography exhibitions taking place in Bristol.

The Easter Weekend and school holidays are not far off – here we highlight the top things to see and do.