Bath 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 Scott will return to its...
Bath tourism businesses will be able to learn about – and connect with – the travel trade, thanks to a link-up between destination marketing organisation Visit West and a specialist marketing platform. The partnership between Visit West, which runs the Visit Bath service, and b2me Tourism Marketing aims to support businesses in the sector...
Holiday group TUI is to introduce a new summer destination and increased frequency on some of its established routes from Bristol Airport next year, giving another boost to the airport as it continues to recover from the impact of Covid. Tui’s announcement, which includes Boa Vista in Cape Verde for the first time, follows...
Bristol Airport is to open two new premium pre-flight lounges as it prepares for its busiest summer getaway period in years. The airport, which has almost fully recovered from the impact of the pandemic, is working with airport services business CAVU to bring its Escape Lounge and 1903 Lounge concepts to Bristol. The airport...
Bristol Airport has launched another new route – easyJet’s year-round service to Enfidha-Hammamet in Tunisia – as it continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic. The first flight took off from Bristol this week on the service, which will operate up to twice a week, starting on Mondays and Fridays. EasyJet’s holidays...
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 offer, writes Bath Business News travel editor Anne...
The runaway success of Bath’s inaugural ReBalance wellbeing festival means it will be repeated next year, organisers have said – with more businesses being invited to take part. More than 150 events and activities were staged as part of the three-week programme, with 70-plus businesses and wellness practitioners taking part. These attracted in excess...
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 Bath Business News Travel Editor Anne Gorringe. The approach of Valentine’s Day...
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 perfect time to plan your next ski trip. There are plenty of last-minute offers available as well, writes Bath Business News Travel Editor...
Direct flights to the Swiss city of Zurich are to be reintroduced from Bristol Airport next February as it continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic. The weekly service, which will be operated by flag carrier Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), will be the third to the country from Bristol. EasyJet, the...
