Bath’s newly opened Apex Hotel is a game-changer for the city, allowing it to compete seriously in the conference market for the first time, according to Visit Bath chief executive David James. Speaking at the hotel’s official opening this week, he said its purpose-built conference facilities, which have capacity for 400 delegates, meant Bath could...
The Marketing Centre, the UK’s leading provider of part-time marketing directors, has appointed John Courtney as its new regional director for the West Country & Wales. John, pictured, founded Strategy Digital, a 50-person digital marketing agency based in Bristol, which he sold to national firm Fat Media in 2015. He is known in the...
Andrew Grant, founder and director of Bath-based landscape architect Grant Associates, has been appointed chair of Bathscape Landscape Partnership, the organisation that aims to benefit the city’s unique landscape for people, communities and heritage. Bath resident Andrew, pictured, who is also co-founder of community arts event Forest of Imagination, will help shape the future...
Bath’s popular festive ice rink is to be nearly 50% bigger this Christmas after its expansion plans were approved by councillors. The increase from 494 sq m to 720 sq m will enable operator Bath on Ice to accommodate up to 240 people per session on the rink. It will also be lit up...
Bath Rugby has appointed Ben Wells as chief commercial officer to oversee all business-related activities of the club, including the marketing, commercial and operations departments, as well as performing a key role in the stadium redevelopment project team. At the same time managing director Tarquin McDonald has become chief executive, reflecting the development of his role...
Students at Bath Spa University will be able to gain valuable insight into the real-life workings of a range of creative businesses next month by taking part in the inaugural Creative Bath Business Tours. The event on November 16 aims to link students with businesses to enhance their employment prospects and give them a...
Bath firms are looking for Chancellor Philip Hammond to deliver a shot in the arm and lift confidence in next month’s Budget following this week’s rise in inflation, according to the region’s largest business group. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose to 3% in September, according to today’s official figures – taking it to...
The largest ever gathering of tech companies in the West of England takes place on Tuesday when more than 500 local, national and global delegates assemble for Venturefest Bristol and Bath 2017. The event will put the spotlight on innovative approaches to the way we will live, move around and work in years to...
Bath Spa University’s landmark Green Park House student accommodation building is to go head to head with 11 other regeneration projects from across the UK in the final of a major national property award scheme. The 461-bed purpose-built scheme, pictured, which replaced the derelict former Green Park residential care home opposite Green Park station, won...
The challenges faced by the West of England’s small to medium-sized enterprises in scaling up to innovate and grow are to be tackled in project spearheaded by the University of Bath. The initiative will focus on four key technology sectors – advanced engineering and manufacturing; digital innovation; environmental, sustainable, marine/maritime; and health and wellbeing. ...
