Latest News (UK Government) - Visit West

Hoteliers in Bristol are adding their voices to calls for the Chancellor to take action to prevent a huge business rates bill next April.

Air quality in Bath has improved following the launch of the Clean Air Zone in 2021, according to the latest monitoring report from the Government.

Bristol hoteliers are backing the possible introduction of a new short-term visa scheme which could be just to the job to help solve their long-running staff shortage problems.

Following feedback from passengers, the rail industry has given more time for the consultation on changes to ticket offices.

Operators lay blame at changes to passport requirements for entering the country. 

Since 2003, People 1st International has conducted regular large-scale national surveys to provide a comprehensive picture of new and emerging workforce challenges.

The Home Office announced in March 2023 that people travelling to the UK without a visa will soon need to get an ETA.

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.

VisitEngland has today announced 12 destinations to gain Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status, including Visit West.

The Chancellor's main policy announcements had been well-leaked in advance. As usual with Budgets, the devil is in the detail (or The Red Book), but here are some top-line takeaways.

Following the Chancellor’s Spring Budget announcements on 15 March, UKInbound has collated a list of key takeaways for the tourism industry. 

Bristol hoteliers are urging the Government to relax some of the post-Brexit rules which have hindered their ability to recruit in recent years.