Tourism News & Updates
- 18th July 2024
More people visited the West Midlands in 2023 than ever before, with 145.4 million spending time in the region to enjoy its culture, food, retail, hospitality, sporting and business events.
A new Spanish route is launching from Birmingham Airport following “strong demand” from holidaymakers.
- 10th May 2024
Entries have opened for the 2025 West Midlands Tourism Awards, providing West Midlands’ hospitality businesses with the chance to receive recognition for their contributions and dedication to the region’s tourism sector.
Airline easyJet is celebrating carrying more than five million passengers to and from Birmingham Airport.
- 1st February 2024
Vital funding has been handed to some of the region’s most historic buildings to help protect their long-term futures and bring them back into use.
- 18th February 2019
New research has revealed that over half (53%) of bored Brummies’ daydream for at least an hour of every working day, and most of us imagine jetting off on holiday (44%).
- 11th December 2013
Why is it we are so often blasé or dismissive about that which is familiar to us and on our doorstep? Why do we enthuse about landmarks and destinations which are on the other side of the world whilst ignoring our local heritage and places of interest?
- 15th November 2013
The German Christmas Market has opened in in Birmingham.
- 3rd July 2013
Looking for a fun and lively place to take the kids over the summer holidays? Look no further – Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery offers a FREE day out that promises to be fun for all of the family. Everyone knows how difficult it can be to keep the kids entertained while off school - but they have galleries, exhibitions and events for all ages!