The West of England’s vital tourism industry has fully recovered from the dire impact of the pandemic, figures out today show, with it contributing a record £2.46bn to the regional economy. According to the research carried out by Visit West, the destination marketing organisation behind the Visit Bath brand, the sector supports 46,000 jobs...
Bath’s hospitality and leisure sectors are getting ready for next year’s Jane Austen 250 celebrations to write a new chapter in the city’s continued growth as a forward-looking tourism hotspot. Festivities are planned throughout the year as the city marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the author and one-time Bath resident. Jane Austen,...
Bath-based workplace design and build company Interaction has unveiled its new, state-of-the-art base for waste management company Ecosurety which showcases the latest in sustainable design and technology. The 7,000 sq ft office in Bristol, the latest to be created by Interaction in the city, features innovative ‘biomes’ that draw inspiration from the natural world. These...
As this year draws to a close, many employers will be looking for ways to reward their teams’ hard work. But how can you do that in a tax-efficient way that benefits both you and your employees? Here Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter takes a look at the main tax considerations to bear in...
Heritage and leisure attractions from the Bath area have performed strongly at the region’s top tourism industry awards – claiming a total of seven Golds. The city’s heritage sites, including The Roman Baths & Pump Room, Victoria Art Gallery and Bath World Heritage Centre, netted six accolades between them at last night’s Bristol, Bath...
A new project aiming to grow the UK’s creative sector by providing services, support and enhanced revenue streams has been launched in Bath. Describing itself as the agency for the passion economy, Creatonomy’s sole goal is to help subject matter experts earn income from their knowledge, expertise and passions. It is the result of...
Bath-headquartered specialist global media group Future has returned to growth after a major refocusing of the business introduced a year ago starts to pay off. The group, whose portfolio ranges from the Go Compare insurance price comparison website to titles such as Country Life and Total Film, had been hit by the rapidly changing international...
Bath Rugby have teamed up with city-based full-fibre broadband provider Truespeed to upgrade connectivity at The Rec, giving fans a much better online experience on match days. Under the multi-year strategic partnership, Truespeed has become the club’s official broadband and public wi-fi provider and will now offer ultrafast wi-fi all around the iconic stadium...
A national competition to find Britain’s best-loved office dog has been launched by Bath-based workplace design company Interaction. Dog owners from across the UK can nominate their canine colleagues and share a photo of their pets at work – with a winner being chosen every month next year. Interaction, which has been designing award-winning...
The new boss of Somerset-based fashion house Mulberry has said he is working to “renew the brand’s relevance”, including selling most of its iconic luxury bags for just under £1,100. Andrea Baldo, who took over as CEO in July, spoke as Mulberry’s revealed widening losses on declining sales. The firm, which has manufacturing sites at...
