Best of Britain & Ireland returning to the NEC in 2013
Organisers Expo Management have announced that the 2013 Best of Britain & Ireland event will be held at the NEC, next March.
“HS2 will boost Birmingham’s growing visitor economy”
HS2 will have a tremendous impact on Birmingham’s growing visitor economy, says Marketing Birmingham chief executive Neil Rami.
Birmingham review wins national tourism prize
“Why go to Venice…when you can go to Birmingham?” wins VisitEngland’s Travel Article of the Year
Foreign Office Head visits Midlands to help further region’s interests abroad
The Head of the Foreign office will visit the Midlands this week to talk to people and organisations in the region who work closely with the department and its partners to further UK interests and values overseas.
Coventry University hosts Baroness Hussein-Ece’s lecture on peace in Cyprus
Baroness Hussein-Ece will be giving a free public lecture on the controversial topic of peace in Cyprus
Do you know a ‘diamond’ couple?
As jubilee fever sweeps the region, Touchwood has announced it is on the hunt for couples who are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary this year.
Birmingham to Asia direct a step closer?
Hopes that direct flight to China from Birmingham could help business investment have been raised
Lighting spectacular marks Olympics countdown
Legendary Olympian Ed Moses talks to The Birmingham Press during an event to mark the city’s part in London 2012.
easyJet makes year-round commitment to Birmingham Airport with launch of Belfast route
easyJet has today announced that it will begin operating a year-round service between Belfast and Birmingham
Dyfi ospreys set for historic second brood
Ros Dodd reports these will be only the second brood of osprey chicks in 400 years in this area of Wales.
Birmingham International unveils ‘state-of-the-art’ loo
A brand new custom-made toilet and changing facility designed specifically to support those who care for people with disabilities unveiled at Birmingham Airport.
DPM visits BHX
LibDem Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, visited Birmingham Airport last week
From Solihull to Thailand
Two Solihull students are raising money and spending their summers volunteering in Northern Thailand
Runway and road contractors announced
VolkerFitzpatrick and Colas named preferred joint venture contractors for the A45 Transport Corridor Improvement Scheme and the Runway Extension at Birmingham Airport
The Very Best of Best of Britain & Ireland in Birmingham
Press release from the organisers of The Best of Britain & Ireland exhibition at the NEC, held this week.
Solihull hotel boss urges tourism drive in run-up to Olympics
The general manager of a top Solihull hotel is urging the borough against “NEC complacency” and to do more to attract visitors in the run-up to the Olympics.
Coach Friendly Coventry inspires joint promotion from City venues
Three prestigious Coventry attractions have joined together for the first time to promote the city to the group travel trade.
Visit Birmingham targets travel trade to boost visitors
Visit Birmingham will be positioning the city as an unrivalled visitor destination at influential travel trade exhibitions this March
Air Malta launch charter flights from Birmingham Airport
Air Malta have announced the launch of charter flights from Birmingham Airport this summer.
Turkish going daily from Birmingham
Turkish Airlines is increasing flights between Birmingham and Istanbul from five flights a week to daily services from March
Ryanair launch new route from Birmingham to Budapest
Ryanair has announced a new route from Birmingham to Budapest, starting in March.
A lesson for the UK?
“A major step forward for American Travel & Tourism” – A lesson for the UK?
Air Passenger Duty under attack
The World Travel and Tourism Council have again criticised the UK Government for not reforming the application of Air Passenger Duty on air travel.
Best of Britain in Birmingham
Road, Rail and Air – all routes will lead to Best of Britain & Ireland at the NEC, Birmingham
99 And Counting
Richard Lutz heads north- on a mission. The Gaelic names tumble from the tongue- Carn a Coire Boidheach, Sgurr Gaibhre, Liathach and Schiehallion. Those and about 280 others that collectively are the Munro mountains of Scotland. As Nigel said last month: ‘Climbing them all isn’t a hobby- it’s a sickness.’ I went up my 99th…
Solihull travel store bags ten industry awards
A luxury travel store in Solihull is celebrating after scooping ten prestigious travel awards
Olympics: Tourism slump predicted
In a survey conducted amongst its members, the European Tour Operators Association has discovered that a major slump in leisure tourism bookings is underway.
Birmingham’s Grand Hotel to reopen
Preparatory work has commenced to refurbish and restore Birmingham’s Grand Hotel, with the popular landmark building set to reopen as a hotel once again
Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Dave Woodhall wonders, not for the first time, if we can’t all be a bit more grown-up.
Have your say on local transport
The West Midlands Campaign for Better Transport have issued an invitation to ‘have your say’ in Birmingham at the forthcoming LibDem conference.