Do your guests know that Thundercat Racing is coming to Bournemouth beach on 16-17 April? The curling waves of Bournemouth’s surf will become the playground once again for the British ThunderCat Racing Tour. Over 20 teams will compete around a tight spectator friendly course just a stone’s throw...
WE ARE ON THE ROAD! The Coastal BID are holding an open forum in Boscombe, Unit 12 Sovereign Centre this week, 7th - 11th March, 10am - 4pm everyday. This is to give local Businesses the opportunity to voice what is happening in Boscombe over the coming 12 months...
Huge congratulations to all the Coastal BID businesses involved in the Bournemouth Tourism Awards 2016. The event was a fantastic success and a fitting tribute to all the businesses which make our town such a fantastic destination for tourism. Special congratulations to the many Coastal...
WE ARE ON THE ROAD! The Coastal BID are holding an open forum in Southbourne between the 1st - 4th March at 69 Southbourne Grove Between 10AM and 4PM This is to give local Businesses the opportunity to voice what is happening in Southbourne over the coming 12...
BoConcept wins the Coastal BID sponsored ‘Best Retail Experience Award’ in the Bournemouth Tourism Awards The Bournemouth branch of BoConcept, the Danish retail furniture chain, picked up the ‘Best Retail Experience Award’ in the recent Bournemouth Tourism Awards, an award which was brought to the competition...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF3CEo4ZK08&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Organisers of this year’s Bournemouth Tourism Awards have reported a record number of entries. The event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and semifinalist gathered to receive their certificate. DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE...
As Head of Resort Marketing and Events for Bournemouth Tourism Jon is responsible for the delivery and promotion of all the major events and festivals in the resort including the internationally acclaimed Bournemouth Air Festival now in its ninth year. Jon is also Director of...
Footfall dropped by -1.0% across all retail destinations between 2014 and 2015, with the decline being driven by falls in volumes of activity in High Streets and Shopping Centres whilst in Retail Parks footfall rose by +2.2% over the year. Footfall dropped in High Streets and Shopping Centres in all four...
Having worked for the Dorset & Somerset Air Amubulance for 7 years as their Dorset fundraiser, Annette has a wealth of experience of local businesses within the Bournemouth area. It is Annette’s role to work directly with BID levy payers and assist them with advise and...
SHOW IN FULL RESOLUTION Hallmark Hotels Rock Reef Harry Ramsden's Urban Reef Bourne Free DYMK bar Flirt Cafe Bar ...
MUSIC LEGENDS HEAD FOR SEASIDE TO PLAY AT 2016 BOURNEMOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 25 January 2016: Drum legend Ginger Baker, and top singer Jacqui Dankworth are just two of the names featuring in an expanded 2016 Bournemouth Jazz Festival launched this week. The brainchild of film director and entrepreneur Gerry Clarke, the new-look Festival features five...
FREE MASTERCLASS FOR CHEFS LOOKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS What does it take to rise from commis chef to earning a Michelin star? Do you know where your career in hospitality is heading? Come and get inspired and meet the man behind the passion at this Free...
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Coastal BID held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Cliffeside Hotel on Bournemouth's East Cliff on 12th November 2015, which saw the launch of the Coastal BID’s video which has been put together to introduce the BID to businesses in...
Trader applications are now open for Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival 2016 17 June - 26 June 2016 Entering its 6th year, Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival is rapidly growing into one of the South Coast’s premier food events. Promoting local produce and supporting local businesses, the...
What do you have planned for Christmas at your business? Christmas is fast approaching and the Coastal BID team is increasingly in touch with the media, providing new opportunities for us to promote BID businesses. If you have planned festive offers, products or events, let us know by...
OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW BID DIRECTORS At the Coastal BID AGM on 12 November there will be opportunities for individuals from levy paying businesses to get further involved in future projects by putting themselves forward as Directors for the BID. If you from are a Coastal BID business...
Nominations and entries now open! This year marks the 10th anniversary for the Bournemouth Tourism Awards and over 100 businesses attended the launch of the Awards last week at the Hallmark Hotel. Bournemouth Coastal BID is delighted to sponsor the award for Best Retail Experience. Entries and nominations...
Don’t let finance be a barrier to starting or growing your business Outset Bournemouth Business Finance Fair Wednesday October 7th 3pm – 8.30pm To book your free place visit Burnemouth Business Finance Fair, Eventbrite At this event you will have the opportunity to talk to Outset's own Enterprise Advisors as...
The Coastal BID: Annual General Meeting Thursday 12 November Drinks from 6pm Meeting 6.30pm – 7.30pm Venue Hallmark Hotel We've listened and responded to feedback from you, and changed the date of this year's AGM. With the Dorset Tourism Awards ceremony being held at The Tank Museum on 15 October, we...
Is your business running an event or activity for Halloween on Saturday 31 October? We are offering BID businesses the opportunity to be included in a Halloween in Bournemouth leaflet at no cost. The publication will promote the impressive range of Halloween-themed events taking place in the...
AFC Bournemouth players Joe Bennett and Lee Tomlin gave their support to the Coastal BID 'Sizzling Hot' Autumn Campaign by taking part in a photo shoot on Bournemouth beach, sporting their 'HOT for Bournemouth' bags! They were photographed with the P1 Powerboat, and P1 Aqua X...
This Autumn there are so many reasons to encorgage your guests and customers to visit you. Not least for the Arts, with three Arts Festivals in town in the coming weeks, get spreading the word! Arts by the Sea Festival 9 – 18 October artsbournemouth.org.uk Bournemouth Arts by the...
Bournemouth Town Centre Christmas 'Gardens of Light' opening event and ice rink launch: Friday 20 November Boscombe Christmas lights switch on event: Thursday 19 November Southbourne Christmas lights switch on event: Saturday 21 November Westbourne Christmas lights switch on event: Saturday 05 December More details to follow, watch...
ONLY 10 OPPORTUNITIES LEFT! The Coastal BID are working with Swipii to implement a town-wide loyalty scheme across Bournemouth, with a focus on Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne. We are giving this valuable opportunity to trial the system initially to 50 Coastal BID businesses. 40 businesses have...
A digital asset pack is now available to download here containing all the images you will need to carry out your very own online marketing for Autumn 2015. You can also find the link on the downloads page of the Coastal BID website. You will find social...
As part of the Autumn 2015 Campaign the Coastal BID has secured print and online coverage in three National publications so far, creating fantastic exposure for Bournemouth as an Autumn destination. Details are being finalised this week in order to meet extremely tight copy deadlines, and...
A number of empty shop fronts in Boscombe that had been causing an eye sore on the high street have been selected to receive vinyl wrap around covers to transform their appearance. The much needed vinyls, which have images of a mock shop front on...
The Localism Act 2011 introduced new powers for people to develop neighbourhood plans, with reduced interference from central government. Neighbourhood plans are applicable to specific community areas, with local forums deciding on the scope of the issues and the policies to be covered. This gives...
The Sovereign Shopping Centre is currently holding an Inspire awards and Boscombe photography competition. The Inspire awards are designed to recognises people in the Boscombe community that go the extra mile to help other people. To nominate an individual simply email [email protected] . Please see below...
A survey of 1,000 UK residents has been carried out by BDRC Continental, to understand their holiday intentions, behaviours and attitudes for 2015. The report is out now and provides insight on general domestic and out-bound tourism trends. This year the report also looked into wellness...
Bournemouth Town Watch, working with the Council and Town Centre BID, commissioned planning company Feria Urbanism to deliver a “Bournemouth By Night” project focusing on gaining a clearer understanding of the night time offer and how it can be better marketed and promoted. Your Coastal BID...
Coastal BID helps to launch Bournemouth Jazz Festival The Coastal BID helped to secure the success of the inaugural Bournemouth Jazz Festival which took place from 19th – 21st June. The festival boasted over 40 different acts performing at 30 different locations across town, including the...
The government is currently undertaking a review of BIDs as part of a wide ranging package of support for high streets. The consultation covers four specific proposals for strengthening the role of BIDs. Increasing transparency to strengthen accountability and quality Mandating certain information within Service Level Agreements between...
Have you prepared for the impact on your business? Major long term improvement works are planned on the A338, beginning on 6th September 2015 and lasting 9 months until 31 May 2016. A contra-flow of traffic will be permanently in place throughout this 9 month period, with...
Alun Williams is retiring this month after 4 years with Coastal BID. The Coastal BID Board wishes to say a formal “good bye” with a wine and canapés event and would love you to join us in thanking Alun for all he has achieved. Wednesday 17...
Accommodation providers - Promote your Hotel on Jazz FM The Coastal BID have secured a package with Jazz FM to promote Bournemouth Jazz Festival, 19 to 21 June. There will be on air advertisements in the week leading up to the festival, as well as presenter...
“Westbourne is Foodie Heaven!” Westbourne Urban Village hosts a dedicated food and drink week starting Monday 8th of June showcasing the unique and diverse selection of food and drink available in this much loved destination for foodies. ‘Foodie Heaven’ is funded by the Westbourne Coastal BID businesses...
Food 15 Campaign: Opportunity for BID Businesses The fifth Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival will take place in locations and venues throughout Bournemouth from 19 to 28 June 2015. The Coastal BID has teamed up with the Festival team and Bournemouth Town Centre BID to create...
Now in their 6th year the Venus Awards continue to recognise and reward local working women. Hailed by channel 4 as the 'Working Women's Oscars' the 2015 Dorset Venus Awards are well underway. Nominations and applications for the awards are open now. This year there are...
Bournemouth Chamber is running a town wide Wheels window competition Have fun, motivate your staff and join in! We want to see Bournemouth windows all dressed with wheels designs. Window displays must be in place from the 22nd May in readiness for the awards presentation on...
With the Wheels in Southbourne event fast approaching, make sure you've made the most of all the opportunities available To see this information as a PDF and to download a printable form, please click here Come back to Southbourne leaflet The Coastal BID is producing a ‘Come back...
The exciting plans for the Wheels event in Southbourne have been finalised The Southbourne Wheels event takes place on Southbourne Grove between 4pm and 10pm on Saturday 30th May. There will be live entertainment on the stage, street entertainers, The Savage Skills mountain bike display team...
Wheels Exclusive for Coastal BID businesses! As the Festival Partner for the 2015 Wheels Festival, the Coastal BID is able to offer six lucky BID businesses the chance to win a passenger ride in a SuperCar on the demonstration straight on Bournemouth’s East Cliff. You will...
“Bournemouth is simply buzzing this Spring” our campaign is now in full swing! What we are doing to promote the campaign: 1) Large format adverts in the travel sections of major national newspapers, below 2) Weekly £100 voucher consumer competition launched on 15 April for 13 weeks 3) Digital...
Invitation to the 70th Anniversary VE Day Beacon Ceremony – 8th May 9pm In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of VE Day a chain of beacons will be lit around the UK. An invitation to attend this public ceremony has been extended to all Coastal BID...
As part of the ongoing partnership between the Coastal BID and Bournemouth City Sightseeing Bus, we have again secured an exclusive offer for BID businesses. For the 2015 season the Coastal BID have produced 10,000 double sided DL leaflets (below) promoting the areas of Boscombe and...
The Bournemouth Town Centre BID has appointed a new manager Caron Khan joins the Town Centre BID with expertise spanning several areas, from marketing and media relations to event management. Caron has been running her own Dorset based creative consultancy for the last 7 years and...
Free one-hour resort knowledge seminars for customer-facing staff, back due to popular demand! 28, 29 and 30 April 2015 The NCTA is staging three free Bitesize Bournemouth seminars aimed at all cutomer facing staff, not just in hotels but resturants, cafes and shops too. Seminars only take...
The Coastal BID has just announced the appointment of Stefan Krause as its new Manager. With the retirement of the current BID Manager, Alun Williams, later this year, Stefan will be joining the BID on 5 May to ensure that there is a comprehensive handover period....
Roll out of the Spring Campaign is well underway, but it’s not too late to sign up and take advantage of the fantastic packages on offer. The campaign budget of £64,000 will focus on attracting new staying guests, marketing to couples of 35 to 55+ within...
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