Known for its trophy-winning football teams and vibrant music scene, and the fact the BBC recently relocated there, Manchester is also one of the UK’s leading business destinations. So what can the business traveller do between meetings or to fill in a long lunch hour? Bristol Business News travel...
Business links between the West and the German city of Hamburg are taking off following the launch of direct flights from Bristol Airport. So what can the business traveller do between meetings or to fill a few hours before flying home? Bristol Business News travel editor ANNE GORRINGE went...
Bristol Airport had its busiest ever June last month with more than 625,000 passengers travelling through the terminal. The figure is 15,000 higher than the previous record set in 2008 and represents a 3.4% increase on the same month last year. This was despite the 2012 figure being boosted...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
