Visit Birmingham & West Midlands

Proud moment for Birmingham! The incredible Albatross Death Cult has been featured in a review by renowned critic Grace Dent in The Guardian. 🙌 Located in the city's iconic Jewellery Quarter, this unique restaurant offers a bold, seafood-focused tasting menu in a striking industrial setting. Chef Alex Claridge and his team are truly taking fine dining to the next level, and it's exciting to see Birmingham's food scene getting the recognition it deserves. 👏🍽 Read the full article - https://lnkd.in/gtxsCHPB #VisitBirmingham

Having a Detailed Access Guide helps! ✨ Using the West Midlands Your Accessibility Guide portal, you can improve the provision of business information for your venue. There’s plenty of benefits to promote your accessibility experience: - Serve your existing visitors better - Reach a wide range of new visitors - Access the £274 billion Purple Pound Each participating venue will have their Guides published on www.AccessAble.co.uk, which is used by over 6 million people annually. Visit the Your Accessibility Guide portal to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9qcDVmu #KnowMoreGoMore VisitEngland AccessAble

We're looking forward to working closely with VisitBritain on its new global screen tourism campaign 'Starring GREAT Britain'.   From Peaky Blinders and Mission Impossible to Line of Duty and Nativity!, the West Midlands has provided iconic backdrops for many of the television and film smash hits, which viewers have been glued to in their living rooms, on their smart phones and throughout our cinemas.   'Set jetting' is a powerful motivator for travel, so stay tuned for more information coming shortly.

Are you interested in a Green Tourism membership and keen to find out more? 🌱🌍 Sign up to the webinar 'Introducing the West Midlands Funded Green Tourism Membership Offer' on 16 October to have all your questions answered! You'll discover the benefits of Green Tourism, the industry-leading sustainability certification and improvement support, and find out how to find out how to apply for a year’s Green Tourism membership FULLY FUNDED for a year (plus 50% off year 2, and 25% off year 3). Secure your spot now 👉 https://lnkd.in/ec4PDpjS

Are you eager to connect with key players in the West Midlands tourism sector? 🤝 The West Midlands Tourism Awards 2025 offers exclusive sponsorship packages tailored to your needs. With limited availability, this is your chance to be part of an unforgettable evening celebrating the region’s finest. Join us in March to connect with finalists, industry VIPs, and regional political stakeholders If you share our excitement and have a similar vision and ambition, we would love to have your support for the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2025! Get in touch today: https://lnkd.in/emFX9zRe #WMTA25 #sponsorship

Visit Birmingham and the West Midlands has joined forces with AccessAble to improve the holiday planning experience for visitors with a wide range of accessibility requirements 🤝🏻 The West Midlands ‘Your Accessibility Guide’ portal aims to provide a streamlined approach for local tourism venues and destinations to promote their accessibility experience. They can achieve this by obtaining a Detailed Access Guide from AccessAble, a trusted source of comprehensive access information for over 6 million disabled people per year. Scroll through to learn more about the assessment process and discover how AccessAble can deliver quality assured access information in a way that works for you: Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9qcDVmu #KnowMoreGoMore

“Wolverhampton became a city in 2000. It feels and looks as if it’s been one for 150 years. It has grand civic buildings, a serious railway station, a flash multi-platformed bus station.” An excellent piece in The Guardian about modern Wolverhampton and its historic past and rich history: https://lnkd.in/eWnM3x3s City of Wolverhampton Council Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Yesterday, our team visited the beautiful Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre for a productive Tourism Away Day, focused on business planning for the year ahead. The day was packed with insightful discussions on regenerative tourism, the latest regional updates, and scenario planning, along with valuable time spent reflecting on both individual and team successes. Alongside these collaborative sessions, we enjoyed an informative tour of the hotel and its impressive conference facilities. It was great to learn more about the hotel's versatile meeting spaces and commitment to sustainability, which is woven into every aspect of their operations. A big thank you to Amy Louise Macdonald and Krishna Pastakia for hosting us! Sophie King Paul Marshall Martin Clarke Hannah Carroll Millie Poat Dionne G. Tom Marlow Becky Frall Dimas A. Shannon Chu

SPOTLIGHT ON: Stourbridge Glass Museum 🔥 Journey through time and witness the fascinating story of the Stourbridge Glass Quarter. Discover what it was like to work inside an iconic glass cone and how the industry helped this part of the Black Country gain an enviable reputation for creativity and skill. From engaging animations and interactive digital displays to live glass making demonstrations and a globally significant collection, Stourbridge Glass Museum is a hit for all ages. 🔎 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ek2k2afi 💬 Travel trade bookings and enquires: Contact the Stourbridge Glass Museum at info@stourbridgeglassmuseum.org.uk

Meet Millie Poat, our Tourism Marketing Executive👋 Millie manages the day-to-day output across our leisure and business tourism social media channels (Visit Birmingham and Meet Birmingham), crafting engaging content and managing our online activity. From writing and optimising blog posts and itineraries to publishing press releases and curating our monthly Visit Birmingham newsletter, Millie is dedicated to showcasing the region’s diverse tourism offerings and encouraging visits. You'll often find her out and about in the region capturing content, discovering exciting new openings, and offering marketing support to our Partners West Midlands members. 🔍 Millie's West Midlands tourism highlight: "It’s tough to pick just one highlight because our region is always alive with vibrant events, unique attractions, and exciting activities! I love exploring the amazing music scene, enjoying world-class sporting events like the iconic cricket at Edgbaston Stadium, and experiencing the region’s rich history." 📧 Contact Millie: millie.poat@wmgrowth.com 💬 Discover Visit Birmingham: https://lnkd.in/e7x22_Pm