About Visit West Convention Bureau

Visit West Convention Bureau, previously called Meet Bristol & Bath, is the official Convention Bureau for Bristol, Bath and the West of England.

Who we are

Visit West Convention Bureau champions Bristol, Bath and the West of England as an unbeatable location for events and memorable team experiences. 

We are a not-for-profit organisation, part of Visit West, the region's official local visitor economy partnership (LVEP), and we offer our free unbiased support and advice to inspire and help event planners to bring their meetings, incentive groups, conferences and exhibitions to our region. 

We are available to support at any time during your event planning journey, whether that's finding the perfect venue, negotiating accommodation rates, connecting you with local suppliers, or helping shape an event legacy that outlasts the conference itself.

How we work 

1. Tell us about your event  - Share your dates, delegate numbers, event type, and any specific requirements; sustainability goals, accessibility needs, sector focus, legacy ambitions. The more we know, the better we can help. Go to event enquiry form here.

2. We do the research - We draw on our knowledge of the region to build a tailored shortlist of venues, accommodation options, and suppliers with availability, pricing, and access details included. 

3. We make the connections - We arrange site visits, connect you with trusted local suppliers, and help you build a programme that goes beyond the agenda. 

4. We stay with you - We're available throughout the planning process, not just at the start. Whether you need bid support, delegate travel information, or help developing a social impact strategy, we're a phone call or email away. 

Meet the team 

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Helen Applin

(she/her)

Head of Business Events 

Helen manages the Convention Bureau. Her key objective is to champion Bristol, Bath and the West of England as a first-class destination for business events and incentive groups. She can offer unbiased advice as well as assisting with conference bids and supporting the implementation of an outcome-focused social impact strategy as part of your event. 

helen.applin@visitwest.co.uk 

 

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Vicki Webb

(she/her)

Sales Executive 

Vicki is a font of knowledge and can help with many aspects of your event planning journey including (but not limited to!) venue and accommodation finding, team building suggestions and travel advice including access to preferred delegate fares with Great Western Railway. She will also help to arrange venue site visits and can connect you with relevant local suppliers and experiences. 

vicki.webb@visitwest.co.uk 

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Joella Ronchetti

(she/her)

Marketing and Events Executive

Joella looks after the social media channels for the Convention Bureau and is responsible for developing content and news stories for the website and newsletters. She helps to plan and execute client familiarisation trips to our region and also our Visit West Convention Bureau stand at domestic MICE trade shows. 

joella.ronchetti@visitwest.co.uk 

Free venue finding service

Whether you're planning an event, looking for incentive recommendations or just need a little local advice, our friendly team is here to help. Get in touch and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Get in touch with the team

Our venue-finding service is free, impartial, and saves you hours of research. Tell us your dates, delegate numbers, and what you're looking for and we'll come back to you with a tailored shortlist, availability, and indicative pricing.

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