The Chinese city of Changsha has strengthened its links with Bristol by signing a new partnership declaration and co-sponsoring the city’s iconic Balloon Fiesta for the first time. A delegation of ministers from Changsha, the capital of central China’s Hunan province, travelled to Bristol for the signing ceremony last...
It might be best known for hosting the annual TT motorcycle races each May, but year-round attractions mean a trip to the Isle of Man is fascinating at any time. Eco-tourism and wellness holidays have become big draws, while biodiversity, wildlife and conservation are important to the island – in...
Sleep pods on planes, cut-price business air fares and cheaper destinations are the latest trends as travellers look for more flexibility and value for money. With the cost of living crisis impacting on the travel industry this year, operators are looking at new ways of attracting business. A number...
Longing to learn to ski, but think you’ve left it too late this season? Spring may be in the air, but there’s still snow on the slopes – if you choose wisely. March and early April are a great time to take to the mountains as blue skies and...
Bristol hotels and leisure and hospitality businesses have swept the board in a raft of categories in the region’s top tourism awards. Winners at the Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards ceremony included Wake The Tiger, the world’s first ‘amazement park’, which landed Gold in the new tourism business...
Bristol’s tourism and hospitality sector is to get a boost from thousands of extra visitors this year as the first cruise liners since the pandemic arrive at Royal Portbury Dock. The city has been chosen by Ambassador Cruise Line as a stop-off point for its new ship Ambition, which...
Bristol’s innovative inland surfing lake The Wave is about to achieve one of its founding principles – to be powered by 100% renewable energy generated on site, making it carbon neutral. A £3.2m solar project at the attraction, which is close to Cribbs Causeway regional shopping centre, is forecast to...
Bristol Business News travel editor Anne Gorringe discovers ancient temples, blue lagoons and boat rides across the bay – plus a booming film industry – on a magical trip to Malta Film fans have an extra reason to visit the beautiful island of Malta this summer. Award-winning director Ridley...
Mid-March snowstorms mean that, right now, some resorts in the Alps are enjoying their best skiing conditions of the season. But they’re competing against destinations such as Norway, Bosnia and Canada. And if you’re thinking of heading to the slopes this Easter, there’s still time to grab a last-minute...
With spring just around the corner, it’s an ideal time to plan a weekend away. Flights are often cheaper and airports less busy – provided you avoid school holidays! And remember, you don’t always have to head to Paris to impress your Valentine, says Bristol Business News Travel Editor...
Welcome snowfall across the Alps has topped-up the previously below-average depths, and with a new service between Bristol Airport and Zurich plus up to five flights a day to Geneva this season, now is the time to plan your next ski trip. There are plenty of last-minute offers available as well,...
The world’s first ‘amazement park’ opened in Bristol last weekend, with tickets for its first few days selling out. Bristol Business News travel editor Anne Gorringe went to check out this magical attraction, created in a rundown former paint factory. Promised a ‘magical journey to another world’, I’m excited...
A giant interactive gorilla sculpture made in Bristol from sustainable wood has been unveiled to mark the countdown to the closure of the city’s iconic Zoo Gardens in just six weeks’ time. At nearly 7m high and sitting on the zoo’s main lawn, the ‘gorilla mum’ is taller than...
