Celebrating English Tourism Week
Tourism is one of England’s largest, most valuable industries, supporting hundreds of thousands of small-to-medium sized businesses, over two million jobs and generating about £127 billion annually for the economy.
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Tourism is one of England’s largest, most valuable industries, supporting hundreds of thousands of small-to-medium sized businesses, over two million jobs and generating about £127 billion annually for the economy.
Earlier this month, we were pleased to welcome attendees to the first Swindon Mindful Employer Network event of the year - a collaboration between Business West, Swindon Borough Council and Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind.
Discover how pioneering women across the South West are challenging bias, breaking barriers and shaping the future of STEM. For International Women’s Day 2026, we highlight their experiences, achievements and call for greater support, visibility and equality for the next generation of innovators.
The ATA Carnet Scheme has been suspended in Mexico, effective from 2 March 2026.
Discover how small businesses can use digital tools to build stronger customer relationships. From deeper insights and personalised communication to vibrant online communities and better support, learn how technology helps you stay close to your customers, earn their trust and drive long‑term growth.
Generative AI promises to transform business as profoundly as the early Internet. We spoke to Spark AI founders Jules Love and Emma Wharton Love about how companies can move beyond experimentation, close the confidence gap, and unlock real growth through practical, creative AI adoption.
Business West's latest Quarterly Economic Survey points to a cautious end to 2025 for South West businesses. While some firms see growth opportunities, amidst weakening demand, softer investment and persistent cost pressures, conditions remain subdued entering 2026.
Search engine optimisation (SEO) has long been considered fundamental to successful digital marketing, fuelled in no small way by Google’s meteoric rise to prominence in the early noughties. But without question, AI is reshaping online search behaviour, user expectation and content creation. So, is it still worth investing your time and money in optimising your web content for search engines?
Senior HR leaders came together at a recent Bristol Initiative roundtable to consider a question that is becoming harder to ignore: what does wellbeing really mean for organisational performance?