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Visit Bath is a membership organisation promoting a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit 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.
Our current work
Straightforward, Flexible and Affordable Accommodation for Key Workers and Others
Local accommodation providers in and around Bath are working together to ensure that key workers, local residents and those visiting the city to see friends and family are supported....
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A Message From CEO Kathryn Davis
I appreciate that you are all dealing with an unprecedented situation at the moment, but wanted to drop a note to all Visit Bath Members and those working in and running tourism, hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in the Bath area...
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Hen Parties Contribute £66.5 Million to Bath Economy in 2019
With the advent of cheap air travel, travelling abroad has never been easier. Holidaymakers and partygoers alike can jet off for long weekends away with ease, but in spite of the rise of low-cost flights, 77% of hen weekends still take place in the UK...
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British Tourist Authority Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary at Tower of London Event
The contribution of tourism to the UK economy was highlighted this week as Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall joined VisitBritain/VisitEngland to mark the British Tourist Authority’s (BTA) 50th anniversary...
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Visit Bath Activity Update
It has been a busy start to 2020 at Visit Bath. Read on for Interim CEO Kathryn Davis' round-up of our recent activity...
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Gold Award for Bath Christmas Market at South West England Tourism Excellence Awards
Bath Christmas Market were the recipients of the Gold award for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at yesterday evening’s South West England Tourism Excellence Awards.
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Coronavirus Update
We appreciate that information relating to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is changing regularly and wanted to be able to share and signpost information for businesses working in the tourism and hospitality industry...
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South West England Tourism Excellence Awards Finalists Announced
The finalists of the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards have been announced this week, selected from the winners of the county awards events that have taken place across the region over the past month...
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Visit Bath Activity Update
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...
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Bath Christmas Market Wins Gold at Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards
Bath 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.
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Bath Businesses and Charities Come Together to Provide Extra Love in the City for Shoppers This Christmas
Bath 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...
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Bath and North East Somerset Council Launch Achieve Employment Hub
Bath 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...
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Thermae Bath Spa Announces January Closures
From 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...
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Grow Your Tourism Business for Free with VisitBritain’s Business Advice Hub
VisitBritain and VisitEngland’s relaunched Business Advice Hub provides free resources to help England tourism businesses to grow...
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Six Fantastic Foodie Initiatives in Bath
Celebrated 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...
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Visit Bath Member Events Autumn/Winter 2019/20
There 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...
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Visit Bath Attend PR Connect and VIBE
It has been a busy few weeks for the Visit Bath team, who have attended a number of PR and Travel Trade events...
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Successful Summertime Campaign for Visit Bath
In 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.
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Visit Bath Appoint Interim CEO
Visit 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.
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Bath Focus - A New Print Promotional Service for the City
Launching 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.
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Visit Bath Shines Spotlight on Independent Sector
Throughout 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.
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International Meetings and Events Buyers Visit Bath ahead of MeetGB
Visit Bath welcomed ten MICE buyers to the city this April, ahead of VisitBritain’s flagship MeetGB event.
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Visit Bath Launch Independent Bath
The 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.
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City Celebrated During Visit Bath's Love Bath Campaign
Positioning 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.
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Bath Christmas Market Sees Biggest Increase in Staying Visitors in 18-Year History
Results 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.
Feel-Good Coverage
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.
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Event Planners Experience Bath as Part of MEET South West
Joining 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.
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Visit Bath and Bath Spa University Collaborate on Feel-Good Bath Films
To 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.
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Visit Bath Serves Up Success with Feast in Bath Campaign
Throughout 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.
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Remarkable Results
In 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.
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Visit Bath Launch New One-Stop Food Directory
Last 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.
Unexpected Bath Ends on a High
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...
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Visit Bath Launch Remarkable Bath Campaign
Visit 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.
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Visit Bath Launch a Star-Studded New Film
Visit 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.
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Our Members' Events: Summer 2018
In 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.
Introducing Craig Jenkins, Executive Chairman of Visit 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.
Unexpected Bath in the Press
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.
Bath Christmas Market and Hotel Indigo Bath Announce Three-Year Partnership
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.
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Visit Bath Launch the New visitbath.co.uk
We’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.
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Sales Now Open For The Official Bath Visitor Guide 2019
Visit Bath are pleased to bring to you advertising opportunities for the 2019 Official Bath Visitor Guide.
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Bath Christmas Market 2018 Dates Announced
Bath 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
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Big Boost to Bath Businesses with Launch of New Corporate Booking Service
A 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.
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Visit Bath Opens New Visitor Information Centre and Bath Box Office
The 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.
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Visit Bath Attend ITB Berlin to Promote Two Cities One Trip
Bath 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.
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Catering Manager
Sweet Little Things
The creative and fast-growing café is looking for a Catering Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and capable of motivating a team, be passionate about food, coffee and delivering excellent customer service, and will be adept at working in a fast-paced environment. Pay is dependent on experience, at between £9 and £12 per hour, and due to expecting a large number of applications, Sweet Little Things will only contact successful candidates at this time. To apply, send your CV to natalie@sltbath.co.uk.
Find out moreAssistant Duty Manager/Receptionist
The Windsor Hotel
A 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 moreCycling Guides
Bath Bike Tours
Bath Bike Tours are always looking for reliable cycling tour guides to join their friendly team. They run two sessions daily.
Find out moreHot Air Balloon Ground Crew
Bath Balloons
Bath 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 morePizza Chef
Bath Pizza Co by Green Park Brasserie
Bath 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.
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Tracy Park Golf & Country Club
The 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.
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Beechfield House
The four AA Red Star country house hotel have a number of exciting opportunities available. See their website for full details.
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Apex Hotel
The 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.
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The Gainsborough Bath Spa
Join 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 moreTestimonials from Visit Bath members
Thermae Bath Spa and Gainsborough Bath Spa
Visit 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
Green Park Brasserie, Bath Pizza Co and Bath Function Rooms
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
Hiplets
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