News and Insights from Visit West Convention Bureau
Here's where you'll find the latest news, articles and insights from the Visit West Convention Bureau including venue news and developments, incentive itinerary ideas. which events you can meet us at, and opportunities you can get involved with.
We're out in the region and across the industry all year round, hosting familiarisation trips, attending trade shows, and keeping a close eye on everything that makes Bristol, Bath and the West of England a destination worth choosing.
There's also always something happening in Bristol, Bath and the West of England, and always something on the horizon. Whether it's a venue opening or a festival putting Bristol on the global map, here is where we'll update you on venue developments and refurbishments, local awards and accolades and big regional news that could shape your next event.
Take a look and find out more about what makes the West of England among the UK's most compelling event destinations.
Just two hours from London by GWR train, Bath is a stand-out destination for incentive groups looking for a slice of quintessential British charm and history. Its walkable city centre, lined with stunning Georgian architecture, wellbeing credentials as a UNESCO Great Spa Town and luxurious boutique…
Sports fans love Bristol. The city is home to professional rugby, cricket, football and basketball teams, with international fixtures a common feature on the event calendar. As well as watching professionals on the field, there are also endless sporty and active experiences on both land and water…
As a green city surrounded by countryside, Bristol is an excellent destination for getting delegates out of their comfort zones and into the great outdoors. Among the city’s parks and the nearby Mendip Hills, a designated National Landscape, you can throw yourself into adventurous incentive…
Perhaps unsurprisingly for a city with wellbeing at its heart, Bath has a strong sporting spirit. Elite athletes train here; it’s home to historic Premiership side Bath Rugby and the beautiful green spaces serve as a scenic backdrop to outdoor activities. Here’s how you could bring delegates…
Lively, leafy Bristol is known for its maritime history, fantastic food and drink and alternative arty streak – all things that make it a memorable incentive trip destination. From the cobbled streets of the Old City quarter to the buzzy Harbourside, the city centre is full of iconic sights and…
Experience the beautiful countryside that surrounds Bath and some of the region’s finest sporting facilities on your next West Country incentive trip. Kick off the day at the training ground of Bath Rugby, before perfecting your swing at the Bowood Golf Course. It’s an itinerary that will give the…
While city centre Bath has plenty to offer thanks to its blend of history, culture and wellbeing, it’s well worth venturing outside the city and into rural Wiltshire on your next incentive trip. In this green and picturesque pocket of the South West, you can encounter the English countryside at its…
With the South Cotswolds just beyond the city boundary, one of the best things about an incentive trip to Bath is having beautiful countryside within easy reach. An itinerary that combines time soaking up the city centre’s luxurious spa culture with experiences in stunning rural settings creates…
The Somerset countryside is home to a fine array of food and drink producers – from household names crafting the county’s signature cider and cheese, to lesser-known gems. Many of these open up their doors to visitors, making for unforgettable foodie incentive experiences. Here’s a recommended…