Federation of Small Businesses responded to the UK and EU’s summit conclusions.
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Bristol hoteliers hope a bright summer lies ahead
Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic their businesses will enjoy a brighter summer after a challenging start to 2025.
Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund and Diamond Fund awards £29,000 to Local Charities and Community Groups
Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund and Diamond Fund has awarded £29,000 to 16 local charities and community groups across North Somerset and South Bristol at its first meeting this year.
Introducing Elsa: A digital detox escape
Unplugged, the UK’s original digital detox escape, launches its newest cabin - and its first in Cornwall - Elsa, inviting guests to switch off, slow down, and reconnect with themselves and nature.
Bristol Airport’s Drop and Go car park will be cashless from next Monday 12 May.
Former BHA Chair awarded Master Innholder status
The former Chair of Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) is one of ten industry-leading hotel professionals to be awarded the prestigious Master Innholder status.
Hoteliers have all the answers to help local charity
Teams of quizzers from 11 Bristol hotels came up with all the answers to raise £1,265 for the Brain Tumour Support charity.
Considerations for separated parents when travelling with children this summer
With Summer just around the corner, lawyers are reminding separated parents who are planning to spend time abroad, that there may be extra hurdles to overcome to ensure that travel plans with children go smoothly.
More challenges for retail, hospitality and leisure as Trump's tariffs inject fresh uncertainty
While President Trump’s announcement of a 90-day tariff pause has given UK businesses “some welcome breathing space” the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors continue to face prolonged uncertainty and disruption, according to a leading retail expert.
New Chair for Bristol Hoteliers Association
Adam Flint has been named as the new Chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA), taking over from Raphael Herzog, who has held the position for six years.
Pegasus Airlines launches direct flights from Bristol Airport to Istanbul's Asian side
Pegasus Airlines has announced it is launching a three-times weekly service from Bristol to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, a major hub airport in Turkey, that is used by millions of passengers to explore countries across Europe, Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.
Bristol delegate attends largest ever civic delegation to China
A representative from Bristol was among those who took part in the largest ever UK Mayoral mission to China.
Bristol hoteliers celebrate magnificent seventh awards evening
The latest glittering gala to recognise and honour Bristol’s hospitality heroes has been hailed as the biggest and best yet by organisers.
Bristol hoteliers concerned over ‘tourist tax’ plans
Hoteliers in Bristol say a ‘tourist tax’ could put people off from visiting the city and be a disastrous blow to their businesses.
Dorset Council seeks new sites for electric vehicle charge points
Dorset Council is on a mission to expand the county’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network and is calling on the public to help decide where to install the next batch of chargers.
Hotel teams use their brain power to support charity
Hotel staff from Bristol used their brain power to help raise nearly £1,000 for the Brain Tumour Support charity which is based in Thornbury.
Exciting new Cambodia challenge launched by St Peter's Hospice for fundraising adventurers
Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice has launched a brand new fundraising initiative which will see participants trek through rural Cambodia.
Classic cars: No MOT, no problem?
Those in the industry will know that there is an MOT exemption for classic cars if they were first registered over 40 years ago and where there have been no substantial changes made in the last 30 years.
Hoteliers planning magnificent seventh hospitality awards evening
Plans are well under way for what is set to be the magnificent seventh ‘Night of the Stars’ spectacular which will shine a light on Bristol’s hospitality heroes.
Investment in West Country holidays
West Country coach tour operator Bakers Dolphin has invested £1 million in two new luxury gold coaches, enabling them to offer hundreds of extra holidays in 2026.