July media highlights Consumer news and features International Outlet: Toronto Star Reach: 1 million+ daily print readers Headline: leverages its street art Date: 15/07/16 Freelance writer Tamara Hinson visited Bristol over a weekend in May for this double-page feature on Bristol’s street art scene. It features Where the Wall’s new south Bristol tour, an interview with John Nation, Upfest, Bristol Pound, Bristol Insight, The Bristol hotel, Mud Dock, The Ox, Milk Thistle, At-Bristol, ss Great Britain, , Cabot Tower and Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Outlet: WOW air in-flight magazine Reach: 9,000 copies printed and distributed on flights (each copy seen by an estimated 8 passengers) Headline: The ever changing free museum Date: July/August The editor of WOW air in-flight magazine attended our May press trip and included a double-page feature on Bristol street art in the July/August edition. It includes an interview with Rob Dean and promotes street art tours with Where the Wall.

Outlet: Johnny Jet website Reach: 200,000+ unique page views per month Headline: 5 not-to-miss sites in Bristol, England Date: 07/07/16 Writer Jayne Clark attended the group WOW air press trip in May. Her feature for Johnny Jet includes Where the Wall, ss Great Britain, The Ethicurean and Tyntesfield.

Outlet: 3 op reis Headline: Road trip: south west England Reach: Between 500,000 and 1million viewers Date: 31/07/16 Three crew from 3 op Reis – a Dutch TV travel show – spent a weekend in Bristol as part of their tour of the south west. Featuring a Bristol Pound interview, People’s Republic of Stokes Croft, Bristol street art, Mercure Holland House hotel and spa, Clifton Suspension Bridge, St Nicholas Market, Bristol Ferry Boats, ss Great Britain.

National Outlet: The Sunday Times Reach: 777,834 Headline: Great British Summer Date: 10/06/16 Writer Jeremy Lazell contacted Destination Bristol in June for ideas for outdoor activities and rooftop bars for the Sunday times’ summer cities guide. His piece includes Bambalan, Mud Dock, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Thekla, ss Great Britain and Grain Barge.

Outlet: Woman’s Weekly Reach: 293,718 Headline: City Guide to Bristol Date: 05/07/16 A one-page city guide to Bristol featured in this edition, following Destination Bristol’s contact with local journalist Richard Webber. It includes Watershed, Glassboat and Swoon in the ‘Eat’ section, The Bristol and Hotel du Vin in the ‘Stay’ section and At-Bristol, ss Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Lido in the ‘Wander’ section. Events included Bristol Shakespeare Festival, : The Story of Children’s Television, Festival and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Outlet: The Guardian guide Reach: 165,702 Headline: Alt city guide to Bristol Date: 18/07/16 Guide to alternative Bristol sponsored by Visit England as part of #OMGB campaign. Features Stokes Croft, Room 212 gallery, The Louisiana, Harts Bakery, Start the Bus, Casamia, Pi Shop and Flour and Ash. Destination Bristol put the writer – Tony Naylor – in touch with local experts that nominated their favourite alternative places e.g Sarah Thorp of Room 212.

Outlet: Irish Mirror Reach: 39,001 Headline: City’s ship shape and Bristol fashion Date: 10/07/16 Destination Bristol hosted writer Paul McDaid and colleague for their weekend in Bristol in May for this double-page travel feature. It includes Avon Gorge Hotel, Clifton Suspension Bridge, ss Great Britain, M Shed, Thali Café, Swoon Gelato, EasyJet flights, The Ox and Hyde & Co.

Outlet: Sky News Reach: unknown Date: 19/07/16 Interview between Kathryn Davis and South West reporter Siobhan Robbins on the appeal of staycations and of the UK as a holiday spot for international travellers following Brexit. Including the impact upon destinations like Bristol and discussion of visitor figures. Also 10-minute Facebook chat including staying safe in the sun.

Outlet: Blocal Travel Blog Reach: 6,000 unique views per month Headline: The Bristol diaries Chapter 1 Date: 05/07/16 The first in a series of blogs from new Bristol resident Guilia – a blogger and travel writer originally from Rome.

Outlet: Being Erica Reach: 8,000 unique views per month Headline: Ten top tips for summer in Bristol Date: 26/07/16 Blog resulting from our end of July group blogger trip as part of Destination Bristol’s summer campaign. Features GWR, , Swoon Gelato, Cabot Tower, Thali Café, Pi Shop, Upfest and ss Great Britain. Press trips Destination Bristol organised a group trip for six travel bloggers on the first weekend of the summer holidays (22 to 24 July) to showcase Upfest, Bristol Shakespeare festival, M Shed’s new Children’s TV exhibition, Swoon gelato, Pi Shop and others. Social media coverage featured throughout the weekend and blogs will follow in late July/early August to support Destination Bristol’s summer campaign. Blogs to feature on Visit Britain’s French blog (UVM 33,000), Beyond Blighty (UVM 25,000) and Wit Wit Woo (UVM 33,000) among others. Press releases

Our press release on new WOW air and easyJet flights, including new an upcoming attractions and hotels for Bristol plus quote from Kathryn Davis was issued and received coverage in Bristol Post Insider Media as well as being featured on Visit Britain’s media centre.

Summer holidays in Bristol press release issued to local and regional media, events pages and Visit Bristol/VisitEngland press teams.

Press release issued to trade and industry news about Destination Bristol’s conference and business events team being shortlisted by the Meetings Industry Association for the miaList 2016 Team of the Year award. Media networking Meeting with freelance travel writer and blogger Giulia Destination Bristol met with Guylaine of Michelin Green Guide (France) to help her update the Bristol entry.