The Board of Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesca Inman as their new Chief Executive, starting on Tuesday 7th May. Francesca joins the BID from Bristol BIDs; Bristol City Centre BID, Broadmead BID, and Redcliffe and Temple BID, where she is currently Head of Projects. She brings a… Continue reading Cheltenham BID appoints new Chief Executive
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Cheltenham Christmas Ice Rink reports big economic boost and environmental efficiency measures
Visitors to the Cheltenham Christmas Ice Rink boosted the local economy by £1.6 million. The rink in Imperial Square was enjoyed by around 30,000 people, including local families given free tickets as part of much-needed support during the cost-of-living crisis. The innovative approach to power supply meant the rink used only 12.7% of the fuel… Continue reading Cheltenham Christmas Ice Rink reports big economic boost and environmental efficiency measures
Made in Gloucestershire launches new video to showcase county’s world-class food and drink scene
Made in Gloucestershire, a GFirst LEP not-for-profit initiative, has put these incredible producers in the spotlight with a new showcase video highlighting the best of Gloucestershire’s food and drink scene – produced by local videographer Cotswold TV.
New initiative launched to help local businesses reach 2030 net zero target
Cheltenham Borough Council is calling for 300 local businesses to come forward and claim their free access to Zellar, an online sustainability platform that enables businesses to reduce their carbon emissions and energy bills.
Apply to become a Cheltenham Climate Changemaker
Applications are now open for a hugely exciting pilot climate action project taking place in Cheltenham. Climate Changemakers are looking for around 10 people to join a peer-led learning journey to create real change in their communities.
Promoting the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham and the wider area to international buyers
Our regional partners, Cotswolds Tourism and Forest of Dean & Wye Vale association, will be taking part in travel trade events with Visit Britain this week. Holding one-to-one meetings with international buyers, followed by a hosted familiarisation trip for international buyers from the Netherlands and presenting at a destination showcase, highlighting gems in the Cotswolds, and the wider area including Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury.
Marketing Cheltenham year in review
Marketing Cheltenham is the official tourism body for the town, working closely with VisitEngland and regional tourism partners. The team were extremely busy in 2022 working to support businesses and promote the town to residents and visitors. This is a summary of some of the projects and activities we delivered in 2022...
Visitors encouraged to ‘Escape the Everyday’ as Cheltenham and Gloucester announce new joint marketing campaign
The tourism industry in Cheltenham and Gloucester received a welcome boost this week after the marketing bodies for the two destinations learned they have been successful in their bid for a share of funding from the national tourist board, VisitEngland.
New visitor information pod arrives on Cheltenham High Street
Visitors to Cheltenham’s town centre will notice a new addition to the High Street from this week as Cheltenham Borough Council installs a new information pod as part of a three-month trial to test a new approach to visitor information in the town.
Cheltenham celebrates English Tourism Week as visitors return for The Festival
Cheltenham took centre stage this week as spectators returned for the Cheltenham Festival for the first time in two years. And with this week also marking the start of English Tourism Week, Marketing Cheltenham were delighted to welcome Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston MP to the races.
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