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Travellers’ positive online comments put Bristol in UK’s top 10 destinations

May 22, 2013
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Travellers’ positive online comments put Bristol in UK’s top 10 destinations

Bristol has today been named as one of the top 10 UK destinations by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. The city appears in its 2013 Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards, which celebrate the top destinations in the world as decided by millions of travellers.      TripAdvisor spokesperson Angus Struthers...

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National sustainable tourism commendation for At-Bristol

May 22, 2013
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National sustainable tourism commendation for At-Bristol

At-Bristol, the city’s science centre, has been highly commended in the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, the highest accolade in English tourism. Having gained silver in the South West awards in 2012 and won in the Bristol awards in February, At-Bristol went into the national final, competing in the...

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Travel: Great Gatsby factor brings a return of 1920s glamour

May 17, 2013
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The film industry is big business and as The Great Gatsby opens at cinemas, travel companies are hoping to benefit from the boom in interest in the 1920s. Bristol Business News Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE takes a look at what’s on offer… Much of the action and lavish parties...

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Bristol congestion charge back on agenda, confirms Mayor Ferguson

May 10, 2013
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From Bristol 24-7 www.bristol247.com Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson has confirmed he is looking into introducing a congestion charge for the city, saying it would be “irresponsible” to rule it out as an option. It emerged yesterday that the mayor has set up a study to examine the impact...

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All change for Bristol-Dublin Aer Lingus flights

April 26, 2013
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All change for Bristol-Dublin Aer Lingus flights

Aer Lingus Regional is to move all services, including with Bristol, to Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 from May 1, making connections easier for passengers. Up to now, some of Aer Lingus Regional flights have operated from Terminal 1. The move means that both Aer Lingus Regional services and Aer...

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Scotland-bound passenger growth lifts Bristol Airport to No 1 slot

April 25, 2013
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Scotland-bound passenger growth lifts Bristol Airport to No 1 slot

More passengers are flying from Bristol Airport to Scotland than from any other UK airport outside London, according to new figures. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data shows nearly 630,000 journeys were made between Bristol and Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness in 2012 – a 4.5% increase on the previous year. Bristol Airport’s...

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Travel: Now’s the time to slope off to where snow meets rock

April 22, 2013
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Travel: Now’s the time to slope off to where snow meets rock

Can’t decide whether to splash out to see your favourite band on their European tour or go skiing? These days you can do both, writes travel editor ANNE GORRINGE With veteran bands like The Stones charging an arm and a leg for their concert tickets, it could be wiser...

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Airport’s £600,000 executive lounge ready for take off

April 19, 2013
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Airport’s £600,000 executive lounge ready for take off

Bristol Airport has further expanded its passenger facilities with the completion of work on its new £600,000 Aspire Lounge. It replaces the old executive lounge, increasing the space 50% and introducing improvements for passengers wanting to relax in style before boarding a flight. Aimed at both business and leisure...

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Frankfurt flights launched – with more services to Germany ready for take off

April 2, 2013
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Frankfurt flights launched – with more services to Germany ready for take off

Frankfurt become the latest German city on Bristol Airport’s destination map earlier today when bmi regional started its six-times a week service to the major European finance centre. The first flight just after midday marked the return of a direct link between the two major cities after a gap...

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Three-year franchise extension for First Great Western on West routes

March 26, 2013
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Three-year franchise extension for First Great Western on West routes

First Great Western is to continue running rail services between the West and London for another three years under a franchise extension announced today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin. The train operator had previously been granted a six-month extension until October following the fallout from the West Coast franchise...

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Campaign takes off to promote Bristol-US flights via Dublin

March 5, 2013
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Campaign takes off to promote Bristol-US flights via Dublin

Bristol Airport and Aer Lingus Regional have launched a new advertising campaign encouraging West business travellers to fast-track their journey to the US through Dublin Airport. Passengers on Aer Lingus Regional services from Bristol can complete pre-clearance and customs at Dublin ahead of their onward journey to the US....

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Three more key business routes announced from Bristol by bmi regional

February 13, 2013
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Three more key business routes announced from Bristol by bmi regional

Airline bmi regional today announced three more direct flights from Bristol Airport to major European cities – opening up key business opportunities for West firms. The airline, which launched its service to Hamburg on Monday, is to fly to Munich, Hanover and Milan from May. It also today announced...

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Trade boost in the air as inaugural Bristol-Hamburg flight takes place

February 11, 2013
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Trade boost in the air as inaugural Bristol-Hamburg flight takes place

The first flight from Bristol Airport to Hamburg by bmi regional took place this morning – strengthening trade links between the two cities. Landing at the German city on time to a sunny but chilly morning – the temperature at the airport was minus-5 degrees – the Bristol delegation...

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