Carly Somerville

Dear Member,
Happy New Year! I hope that Father Christmas was good to you (if you have been good!) and that 2013 brings you the success and happiness that you deserve!
2013 is going to be an interesting year. Following in the maelstrom of the Olympics and Jubilee, we now have to realise the legacy of a year in the international spotlight. Rest assured, BTP is well placed to maintain this momentum, with exciting new marketing activities and lots of new ideas for working with members and partners.
Bath also has lots of new products – hotels, restaurants, attractions and events - to help keep us in the media and to encourage visitors.
“2013 – The Year Ahead” is the theme for our Annual Members’ Forum, which is taking place on Tuesday 22nd January at The Hilton Hotel. It’s your chance to learn about what’s in store for 2013 and to meet the team at Bath Tourism Plus. I do hope that you are able to attend – full details to follow.
Have a good week!
Nick Brooks-Sykes
Chief Executive
Bath Tourism Plus
/ What’s on this week
There is something for everyone in Bath… so make sure your customers know what’s on during their time in Bath:
January – March Behind the Scenes at the Victoria Art Gallery
7-9 January A Celebration of Bath at the Royal United Hospital
7-9 January Circuit: A Light Labyrinth at the Holburne Museum
7-12 January Holburne Children's Workshops
7-13 January Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
12 January Bath Rugby vs Agen
For a full list of what’s on this week see the Visitbath.co.uk what’s on pages
/ Feature your Business on VisitBath
The VisitBath website attracts over 2.8 million visitors a year and ‘Featured’ product advertising is an ideal way to boost exposure for your business. ‘Featured’ product’s display as editorial style adverts that clicks-through to your full business listing.
Book your Featured Products for 2013, spaces are getting booked up fast so don’t miss out!
Please note there will be a small price increase from April 2013.
For more information on cost and availability in 2013 please contact or phone the membership team on 01225 322422.
/ Rugby Tickets on sale via Visitor Information Centre
The Visitor Information Centre has tickets for sale for the following Bath home rugby matches.
All tickets are £20 for covered seating in the Centurion Stand. Simply call in or telephone 0844 847 5256 to buy your ticket.
Bath v Agen (Amlin Cup) Sat 12th Jan Kick Off 2.15pm
Bath v Bucharest Wolves (Amlin Cup) Sat 19th Jan Kick Off 2.15pm
Bath v Exeter (LV Cup) Sat 26th Jan Kick Off 2.15pm
Bath v Worcester (Aviva Prem) Sat 9th Feb Kick Off 2.15pm
Bath v London Irish (Aviva Prem) Sat 16th Feb Kick Off 2.15pm
/ December 2012 statistics for VisitBath.co.uk
Website visits, 197,971 - up 12% on December 2011.
Unique visitors, 136,144 - up 12% on December 2011.
Online bookings, 221 (accounting for 82% of total BTP bookings)
App downloads, 11,288 to date
2012 statistics for VisitBath.co.uk:
Website visits, 2,820,125 - up 41% on 2011.
Unique visitors, 1,890,276 - up 19% on 2011.
Online bookings, 6,218 - up 7% on 2011 bookings and the value is up 8%.
BathChristmasMarket.co.uk
Website visits, 87,787 – up 60% on December 2011.
Unique visitors, 65,058 – up 58% on December 2011.
2012 statistics for BathChristmasMarket.co.uk
Website visits, 342,826 - up 41% on 2011.
Unique visitors, 250,363 - up 38% on 2011.
/ Bath Christmas Market 2013
The 2013 Bath Christmas Market dates have been provisionally setas Thursday 28th November to Sunday 15th December, these dates are of course subject to licensing and consultation with local businesses and residents. If you are interested in applying for a stall, then please contact the Events Team at .
We are carrying out a complete re-evaluation of the retail offer on site, so welcome new and exciting applications.
/ Promotional Opportunity: VIC Screen Advertising
There are still a few places left to showcase your business to visitors at the most appropriate and relevant moment. Simply click here to fill in a form and return to - available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Key Features:
· Up to 75,000 visitors to the Centre per month - specifically looking for information on things to see and do
· Each screen programmed separately, so you can choose to show your ad. on the screen, or screens, you deem most suitable for your business
· Each advertising slot 20 second duration
· Total loop length 10 minutes per screen
· Maximum 20 advertising slots per screen per month available, allowing your advert to be seen a minimum of once every 10 minutes
· Own artwork or video may be provided, or we can create a basic template for you free-of-charge – see attached example.
· Screen 1 – located inside the Centre behind the information counter, alongside the leaflet racking area
· Screens 2 and 3 - located in the windows to the Centre, facing outwards
/ Please note weekend road closures on A46
There is a significant road expansion scheme, which is due to be carried out by the Highways Agency.
This will result in the closure of the A46 between the Cold Ashton roundabout and the junction of the A4/A46 at London Road for seven weekends.
The road is due to be shut between 8pm on Fridays and 6am on Mondays from January 11th to March 14th.
Click here for full information.
/ Job Vacancies with Bath Preservation Trust
The Trust currently has a number of job vacancies. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 8th January.
1. No.1 Royal Crescent Administrator
2. No.1 Royal Crescent Shop Manager
3. Trust Administration Manager
For details and the application form please visit: http://bath-preservation-trust.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a70ae4de177c921679399911c&id=61cb0ef0ae&e=8175189534
/ Domestic Industry Panel – Recent Wave Report
Please find attached the VisitEngland’s final report which reviews the last few months and year as a whole, and explores expectations for the next few months and year ahead.
/ Jessica Nail Event – Monday 21st January at The Spa @ Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel are holding a Jessica Nail Event between 9am and 5.30pm on Monday 21st January.
Relax and unwind in the spa facilities followed by a 40 minute manicure or pedicure. The Jessica Expert will examine your nails, work on your cuticles, file and polish the nails and answer your questions. You will also receive 20% off any Jessica products bought on the day.
Cost of the Event is £35.00, and BTP members receive a further 10% discount.
Call 0844 8799106 to book.
/ November T-Stats Reminder
Please can all members update T STATS with their December 2012 data, and any historic data. Click here to login and start entering your data.
The latest monthly report showing the aggregated data for your sector together with a summary of how the visitor economy in Bath is performing, will be available soon – so make sure you upload your data for inclusion by Monday 14th January.
If you have any queries about your membership of Bath Tourism Plus, please contact the membership team: 01225 322423

Carly Somerville

Membership Assistant

Bath Tourism Plus

· Promoting the stunning, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath to visitors in the UK and Worldwide

· Celebrating 2012 in Bath – You’re invited!

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