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West Midlands’ business events sector recovers quicker than UK average

Last year, the West Midlands hosted 8.3 million local, national and international delegates

VisitBritain/VisitEngland to move HQ to Birmingham

The body said it chose Birmingham due to its "strong international and UK transport links" and "availability of local talent"

West Midlands welcomed 141.2m visitors in 2022, according to latest data

The figures represent a 38% increase on tourist numbers in 2021

Maximising legacy

Louisa Daley talks to the Birmingham and the West Midlands Convention Bureau and IET Birmingham to understand how the Commonwealth Games created event legacy

West Midlands seeks tourism and hospitality experts

The new board aims to provide a high-profile and recognisable presence for tourism and hospitality in the West Midlands

West Midlands outlines plan to host more sporting events

Delegates gathered to learn more about the West Midlands’ ambition to bring further high-profile international sporting events to the region

West Midlands Growth Company launches visitor engagement programme

The programme will see mobile information units introduced at locations throughout the region

Birmingham and the West Midlands Convention Bureau launches ambassador programme

The Conference Ambassador Network aims to drive more global events into the region

2022 Commonwealth Games certification to leave legacy

The SFJ Awards accreditation aims to help employers and employees improve their customer service credentials

CHS Birmingham partners with West Midlands Growth Company

The partnership will see the region’s investment and tourism promotion agency support the show’s hosted buyer programme, accommodation hub and welcome reception, and provide

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