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Working together with our Members to promote and grow Bath's tourism industry.
Join NowVisit Bath is the Destination Management Organisation for the city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and for the towns and villages which surround it.
Through the delivery of comprehensive marketing campaigns and major events we attract visitors from the UK and abroad, contributing to a local visitor economy worth over £430 million, which is growing around 3% every year.
By supporting our work, our Members, a network of around 700 local businesses, benefit from a range of marketing opportunities and share in our success as 100% of their membership fee is directed straight into promoting Bath as a premier visitor destination.
It has been a busy few weeks for the Visit Bath team. Read on for Interim CEO Kathryn Davis' round-up of our recent activity...
Read moreBath Christmas Market was in the spotlight last night, picking up the Gold award for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at the 2019 Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.
Read moreBath businesses and charities have come together to provide extra welcome in the city for shoppers with additional needs this Christmas. Between 10am and 12pm, on Wednesday 13th and Wednesday 20th November, people with dementia and other invisible disabilities and their carers are being made extra welcome in Bath for Compassionate Christmas Shopping days...
Read moreBath and North East Somerset Council has developed a new employment hub, Achieve. The aim of Achieve is to integrate residents, support services and employers within Bath and North East Somerset, and boost local employment...
Read moreFrom Monday 6th to Sunday 19th January 2020 inclusive, Thermae Bath Spa will close for planned maintenance and the refurbishment of various areas of the spa...
Read moreVisitBritain and VisitEngland’s relaunched Business Advice Hub provides free resources to help England tourism businesses to grow...
Read moreCelebrated on 16th October, World Food Day aims to highlight ways we can work towards achieving Zero Hunger by nourishing people while nurturing the planet. This World Food Day, we look at six initiatives in Bath that work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger...
Read moreThere are a few upcoming events for Visit Bath Members over the coming months, designed to help businesses develop new routes to market and reach new customers, as well as learn more about new developments in the tourism industry...
Read moreIt has been a busy few weeks for the Visit Bath team, who have attended a number of PR and Travel Trade events...
Read moreIn June, July and August, Visit Bath showcased Bath’s vibrant summer scene with our Summertime in Bath campaign. We highlighted Bath’s fantastic summertime events, attractions, eateries and accommodation-providers, positioning Bath as a must-visit summer city break destination, and used a combination of events, quirky accommodation and unusual activities to highlight the lesser-known elements of the city, adding a modern feel to Bath’s well-known history.
Read moreVisit Bath is delighted to announce the appointment of a new CEO. Kathryn Davis, Head of Tourism at Destination Bristol, has commenced a secondment to the organisation this week on an interim basis, until spring 2020. The role will include overseeing all areas of the business during the secondment period, including the Visitor Information Centre on Terrace Walk, the implementation of Bath Christmas Market, destination marketing and commercial activity.
Read moreLaunching in August 2019, Bath Focus is a bespoke new promotional service for arts and culture organisations across the city. Developed by Glide Media and co-branded with Visit Bath, the service is designed to target and engage with your local domestic market, increasing awareness, generating word of mouth and maximising repeat visitation and regular event attendance. Visit Bath Members are offered a free three-month trial, running from September–November 2019.
Read moreThroughout April and May Visit Bath celebrated all things creative with our Independent Bath campaign. We championed and showcased Bath’s independent retailers, eateries, accommodation-providers, events and attractions by telling the stories of the city’s owners, creatives and businesspeople.
Read moreThroughout April and May Visit Bath celebrated all things creative with our Independent Bath campaign. We championed and showcased Bath’s independent retailers, eateries, accommodation-providers, events and attractions by telling the stories of the city’s owners, creatives and businesspeople.
Read moreVisit Bath welcomed ten MICE buyers to the city this April, ahead of VisitBritain’s flagship MeetGB event.
Read moreThe first week of April saw the launch of Visit Bath’s new spring campaign, Independent Bath, which champions the myriad of makers, artisans and business owners in the city.
Read morePositioning Bath as the ideal city for celebration, Visit Bath's Love Bath campaign finished at the end of March after two months highlighting the many things there are to love about the city.
Read moreResults of the Bath Christmas Market survey, commissioned by Visit Bath and conducted by The South West Research Company, show an uplift in visitors staying in the city for one night or more.
Positioning Bath as the UK’s top wellness and wellbeing destination, our Feel-Good Bath campaign ended on a high in mid-February, after ten days of events showcasing the city’s feel-good scene.
Read moreJoining forces with Meet Bristol Convention Bureau, Visit Bath welcomed six event planners to the city this January. A partnership with MEET South West, the inaugural trade show for the region connecting buyers, agencies, venues and suppliers, the group spent time in both Bath and Bristol, and at the show.
Read moreTo support Feel-Good Bath, Visit Bath have collaborated with third-year students from Bath Spa University to produce eight short films for social media. The collaboration is the first time Visit Bath has partnered with university students to produce original content for its social media channels.
Read moreThroughout October, Visit Bath celebrated all things foodie with our Feast in Bath campaign. Visit Bath published an enhanced Food and Drink landing page featuring listings, foodie events, special offers and recommendations. Additionally, we launched an interactive map of eateries in the city, providing a one-stop source for residents and visitors looking for inspiration and information on eating and drinking in Bath.
Read moreIn September, Visit Bath ran a campaign to celebrate the city’s heritage and promote its diverse range of attractions. Remarkable Bath exposed the fascinating stories behind extraordinary places and people throughout the city’s history, from its legendary beginnings to the present day.
Read moreLast week Visit Bath launched an exciting new food-focused directory, which will be a one-stop source for residents and visitors looking for inspiration and information on eating and drinking in Bath.
As the trees begin to turn and the evenings draw in, summer already feels like a distant memory. However, having ended the season on a high with the results of our Unexpected Bath campaign, we thought we’d look back at some highlights...
Read moreVisit Bath has launched an exciting new campaign, Remarkable Bath. Designed to showcase everything that makes Bath a UNESCO World Heritage site, Remarkable Bath seeks to inspire visitors to extend their stay, explore more and uncover lesser-known stories about the city’s impressive landmarks and attractions.
Read moreVisit Bath has released an exciting film which showcases the city in a new and surprising light. Four Olympians, four Bath Rugby players, two celebrity chefs and a comedian, together with a range of appearances from other well-known Bath faces, all combine to tell a vibrant story which brings the city to life.
Read moreIn recent months, our members have enjoyed some fantastic events. These have included exclusive familiarisation trips to a variety of local attractions, including The Holburne Museum, Roman Baths, Iford Manor, Cleveland Pools and the new Century Casino Bath.
Following the recent appointment of Craig Jenkins as Executive Chairman of Visit Bath, we get to know a little more about what this Bath-based businessman has planned for the company.
Last week we were thrilled to read Fred Mawer’s fantastic article for the Telegraph online. Tying in with Unexpected Bath, the piece picks out ten more unusual reasons to visit the city this summer and recommends several of our members including Swoon Gelato, Original Wild and Bath on the Beach.
Visit Bath are delighted to announce a three-year partnership with Hotel Indigo Bath. Visit Bath’s annual festive event, Bath Christmas Market, will partner with the hotel, offering a fantastic opportunity to welcome Hotel Indigo Bath to the city, support Bath Christmas Market, and promote Bath as a festive break destination to a wide audience.
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce the launch of our new website promoting Bath and the surrounding area. Following a year-long design project, and as a result of feedback from user focus groups and Visit Bath members, visitbath.co.uk has been updated with a more modern look and feel and a more intuitive user journey.
Read moreVisit Bath are pleased to bring to you advertising opportunities for the 2019 Official Bath Visitor Guide.
Read moreBath Christmas Market 2018 will run from Thursday 22nd November to Sunday 9th December inclusive. 2017's Bath Christmas Market saw the highest ever spend for the city
Read moreA new enquiry handling and booking service for Bath has been launched to boost MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Events) business to Bath and the surrounding area.
Read moreThe VIC, one of the busiest in the country, provides advice, tickets and information on Bath and the surrounding area. The new location – at Bridgwater House on Terrace Walk, overlooking Parade Gardens and the Bath Skyline – is ideally situated to welcome in bus and coach tours to the city and expects to see around 500,000 visitors during the course of the year.
Read moreBath and Bristol were represented together as Two Cities One Trip, a joint initiative promoting the complementary cultural attractions of Bristol and Bath and their proximity to one another and Bristol Airport, which offers more than 120 direct air routes primarily from European destinations.
Read moreBath Festivals are looking for an individual with an interest in arts marketing and current experience in and passion for digital marketing and content creation. You will need to have an eye for detail, brilliant creative and organisational skills and bags of enthusiasm. You should have a strong grasp of current digital marketing tools and strategies and be able to lead integrated digital marketing campaigns from concept to execution. You will need to be motivated by a fast-paced work environment.
Find out moreA busy holiday let and property management company within the centre of Bath requires a part-time cleaner/housekeeper to join their team as the business grows. Experience within holiday lets is desirable but not essential. Responsibilities include presenting the properties to high standards for arriving guests, stock control of household basics, cleaning and changing of linen between guests, occasional greeting of guests and more. Nook Stays is a young but expanding business so a flexible approach is a must, and working hours will be dependent on demand and seasonality. Additional responsibilities may be possible as the business grows.
Find out moreCould you be the friendly face of Bath? Do you like to help lost-looking visitors? Would you like to be part of a great team? Bath BID's Welcome Ambassadors provide a warm and informed welcome to the city's visitors by helping direct people, pointing out the highlights, and handing out maps.
Find out moreA charismatic assistant duty manager/receptionist is required for The Windsor, a small independent hotel in central Bath. The applicant must have excellent communication and people skills, be computer literate, available for two to four shifts per week, (approximately five to six hours each), be adaptable and able to multitask. Relevant experience in hotels or hospitality is a bonus. Duties will include guest relations, data input, cash handling and processing bookings, managing a small team if required, checking guests in and out, plus more. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to pursue a career in hospitality and will be an immediate start.
Find out moreBath Bike Tours are always looking for reliable cycling tour guides to join their friendly team. They run two sessions daily.
Find out moreBath Balloons are always looking for enthusiastic, outgoing people with good communication skills to join their team of Ground Crew drivers. The role involves setting up and retrieving hot air balloons during the flying season, between March and October. Email to find out more.
Find out moreBath Pizza Co are looking for another pizza chef to join the team and help grow the business. This is a customer facing role where you'll be producing fantastic wood-fired pizza, serving customers and taking ownership of the whole customer experience including product, service and space. We're looking for friendly, ambitious people with a great attitude to join our team ahead of a busy year.
Find out moreThe country house hotel, sitting between Bath and Bristol, has a variety of roles on offer. You'll contribute to the smooth running of the hotel, and ensure that guests have an enjoyable stay. Check out their website for their current vacancies.
Find out moreThe four AA Red Star country house hotel have a number of exciting opportunities available. See their website for full details.
Find out moreThe modern Apex City of Bath Hotel is always on the look-out for enthusiastic and passionate people to provide a warm welcome to their guests. Head to their website to see their available vacancies.
Find out moreJoin the brilliant team at the prestigious five-star hotel, The Gainsborough Bath Spa, in the city centre. The ideal candidates will have excellent customer service, teamwork and team leading skills together with exceptional personal presentation standards.
Find out moreVisit Bath completely understand and support our marketing objectives. They proactively seek out opportunities for us to increase mid-week business, and work hard to get our message out - it’s like having an extra member in our marketing team. They include us in the many press trips they arrange with members of international, national, travel and lifestyle press, which has resulted in several mentions of Thermae Bath Spa and The Gainsborough Bath Spa in target publications around the world; so far in 2018 this has included The Evening Standard and several travel and lifestyle social influencers such as Emma Walsh and Natalie Glaze. They’re also lovely people to work with.
Mary Stringer, Senior Press and Communications Executive
Working with Visit Bath has been a key factor in the success of our business. It has helped us to keep our brands relevant and in line with the city's destination marketing strategy while also enabling us to reach new audiences. Visit Bath's print and digital platforms have helped us break through the noise and ensure that we're constantly in front of our target market; they've been a fantastic team to work with.
Alex Peters, Group Marketing Manager
During my first year at Hiplets, an online short-let holiday accommodation booking agency, I have developed a valuable working relationship with the Visit Bath team. Very knowledgeable, efficient and friendly in their endeavours to assist, they have successfully promoted our properties in various marketing campaigns. Visit Bath also offers an incredibly diverse array of collaborative events for Visit Bath members in the local business community. These regular Visit Bath activities empower local independent businesses by creating community directed networking opportunities. Hiplets is pleased to be a member of this superb initiative.
Judith Scout, Sales and Marketing Manager