Following the recent presentations made by Jon Fell of FSP, of the retail research conducted in Boscombe Southbourne and Westbourne, you can now find PDFs on our website. We have put the research information into smaller, more easily digestible bite size chunks. You can find them...
Des Simmons has announced his intention to stand down as Chairman of the Coastal BID. Des was Chair of the original Steering Group, and has been Chair of the Board since July 2012. The position is, in essence, open to any paid-up BID levy payer. Potential...
(Book online via www.makeitbournemouth.co.uk, or 01202 375122) Prices: Adult £10 (£9 off peak)* Child £ 9 (£7 off peak)* Family of 3 £25 (£23 off peak)* Family of 4 £32 (£30 off peak)* Students £8 (tickets available Mon, Tue, Wed &...
Check all this out! And let your customers know. Date Time Event Details Through till Sat 6 Dec Anytime Santa’s Secret Post Box Southbourne Green Post your letters to Santa – and look for your reply in the mail www.southbourne-on-sea.co.uk/events Through till Sat 20 Dec Shop opening houirs Boscombe’s Countdown to Christmas Treasure Hunt Look for the ‘Christmas parcel’...
As part of ‘Westbourne for Christmas’ we are producing individually designed posters for Westbourne businesses making a special offer / running an event linked to the Christmas marketing campaign. The Coastal BID is offering all Westbourne businesses a free Special Offers poster, printed uniquely for...
A request from the NCTA, "The National Coastal Tourism Academy has been in existence since spring last year. During this time we have launched a series of programmes for visitor-facing tourism businesses in Bournemouth. To enable us to tailor our future work we need to understand more...
Following the success of the Boscombe Easter treasure hunt, this year we have organised a Christmas hunt around Boscombe's shops. Shoppers will receive an entry card with spaces for 40 'bauble stickers'. They must look for Christmas present posters displayed in shop windows, identify and visit...
Jon Fell from FSP, who was commissioned by the Coastal BID and NCTA to conduct retail research in Westbourne, Southbourne and Boscombe, will be making a presentation of the key findings to BID businesses this next month. Thursday 4 December 2.30pm Thursday 4 December 6.30pm The Yenton Hotel,...
This offer is available for businesses that include the ice rink ticket within a package price, or offer free skating to guests. The price is confidential and must not be disclosed to the consumer. Cost to you (the hotel) - £5 per person (all ages – adults...
As part of their Christmas parking offer, the Council have extended their free car parking hours to Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne. Car parking will be free after 4pm** on Thursdays - 27 November, 4, 11, 18 December. Free Sunday parking will be - 30 November, 7,...
Pavilion Dance Wednesday 26 November, 2pm For the past year, the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) has been working to research and express an independent view on Bournemouth's current position in the conference marketplace and to recommend an appropriate plan of action. Funding has been secured to deliver...
The Bournemouth Gardens of Light ice rink is coming back for its third year and offers the perfect place to get into the Christmas spirit. For the first time the rink will feature a beautiful cafe bar, set within the amazing Gardens of Light. Open...
The meeting held last week for all Westbourne businesses to come and find out more about the 'Westbourne for Christmas' marketing and events was very well attended. As mentioned at the meeting, we have up loaded web-ready graphics for you to use on your own...
Due to its success, the Autumn Campaign has been extended by a further two weeks into November. New adverts will be appearing not only on London Underground platforms, but also on escalator panels. In addition we are extending the digital campaign on Google and Facebook. The...
The Tuckton Vintage Ferry Service and Tuckton Tea Gardens are celebrating their 80th birthday by hosting a special family fun day on Saturday 1st November which is being supported by the Coastal BID. The Ferry Service which runs from Tuckton down to Mudeford Sandbank, stopping at Wick...
Come along to find out the details of Westbourne’s Christmas marketing campaign, the opportunities for your business and to find out what other businesses are planning. This is an open meeting for all businesses in Westbourne. Thursday 6 November, drinks 5.30pm for 6pm start. Our Lady Immaculate Church Hall, Right...
The Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District (BID) is creating an exciting new role to work directly with BID businesses assisting them to maximise the commercial benefit from events taking place in Bournemouth. The Coastal BID was voted through in 2012 to deliver on four specific...
This year’s event is being supported by the Coastal BID. Our support has allowed the organisers to publicise the event more widely and also to creatively decorate the bandstand in Fisherman’s Walk to add to the event’s Halloween atmosphere. Over the years, the Halloween event has...
The best tourism businesses in Dorset were celebrated last week at the second annual Dorset Tourism Awards. Two hundred guests saw 46 trophies being presented during the glittering ceremony which was held at the Tank Museum. We are very proud to pass on our congratulations to...
Following a successful and well attended AGM last night, we have uploaded to the Downloads page the presentations made by Alun Williams BID manager, and Des Simmons BID Director, for those of you that were unable to join us. Annual Review 2013 - 2014 Looking Forward 2013 -...
Footfall monitors have been successfully installed in Westbourne and Southbourne, with the Boscombe camera to follow very soon after the need to change its planned location. The BID is working with industry leaders Springboard, and footfall figures are being collected on an hourly basis enabling accurate...
Health & wellbeing tourism may be an ambiguous term, but it has great growth potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and exploit that potential. Destination FeelGood is a new collaboration between the National Coastal Tourism Academy and Bournemouth University. Join us at our free...
Want to save money on your utility bills? In conjunction with other BIDs in the south of England, we have been looking for reputable brokers to propose to you – and are pleased to recommend BCR and Switched on Savings. Both have a local presence,...
A valuable resource for all BID businesses. We've gathered together information from industry research, footfall data, key facts and figures, and put it all in one place. Check out Information Hub to find: Footfall Figures Retail Research NCTA Visitor Survey Visit England Research Tourism Statistics ...
This event, with the Coastal BID as it's primary funer, is a fringe event of the Arts by the Sea Festival. Now in it’s third year it really does bring something special to Boscombe, driving footfall and benefitting businesses. A series of spectacular events highlighting local...
Fuel - The Roof The Waterfront, Pier Approach Thursday 25th September, 9pm A 360 degree outdoor panoramic performance under the nights sky set within the suspended reality of a brutal and unforgiving game, this breathless mix of intimate 3D sound and the hair-trigger movement of free running...
Our weekly reach on Facebook topped 105,000 in the first week of this campaign. Originally designed to help hotels attract repeat visits, almost any business can use the leaflets and posters to gain extra promotion via Facebook. A digital asset pack is available to download...
They are now collecting data for the 'How's Business?' Survey for the month of August 2014. Upon submitting data, you will have the option to click on a link to view the full 'How's Business?' report for July 2014. Click here to complete the online survey <South West...
We are investing £50,000 this autumn which will help drive new enquiries to the tourism website. To take advantage of this free marketing accomodation providers can send us autumn offers to appear on bournemouth.co.uk/autumn The ‘All in Bournemouth’ campaign highlights the range of events and activities...
This year's AGM will be held on Wednesday 15th October at Menzies East Cliff Court Hotel. Drinks from 6pm Meeting 6.30pm – 7.30pm. The meeting is open to all BID businesses and will give you a chance to get a full update on the 2013-2014 activities and...
Due to circumstances beyond our control, there has been a change of venue for the Coastal BID AGM. It will now be held at the adjacent Menzies sister Hotel: Menzies Carlton Hotel East Overcliff Bournemouth BH1 3DN Drinks from 6pm Meeting 6.30pm – 7.30pm Nominations for Board members A list of the...
Congratulations to the Coastal BID Best Bar None winners, The Grove Tavern for Best Neighbourhood Venue, with Chaplins as the runner up. O2 Academy for Best Entertainment Venue, and Sir Percy Florence Shelley, accredited at merit level....
What is the BID doing? The selfie Facebook competition "Capture the Moment" starts next week, with two £300 prizes funded by the BID. Our national marketing “All in Bournemouth” runs from 22 September with three different one week poster ad campaigns on the London Underground, and digital...
Click here to download 'capture your selfie!' "From an amazing sunset to a delicious meal, a great day out or just having fun together! Share your memories of Bournemouth this autumn. We’re offering two chances to WIN £300 worth of holiday vouchers* this autumn to use in...
Click here to download This asset pack provides you with some basic tools to add to your existing communications in order to help promote the Bournemouth Gardens of Light 2014. If you require any more specific assets please get in touch using the contact details below. "Visit...
It provides information to help with starting and growing businesses, finances, employment and skills information, contact details for local suppliers, support schemes and services, news from around the region, as well as a list of the training, seminars, and networking events available locally. This local...
BOURNEMOUTH’S tourism trade is set to benefit from a major autumn marketing push. Visitors from the M25 area will be targeted in a promotional effort being led by a local company. The Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District (BID) has awarded Tandi Creative Media a contract...
In conjunction with other BIDs in the south of England, we have been looking for reputable brokers to propose to you – and are pleased to recommend BCR and SwitchedonSavings. Both have a local presence, with BCR offering a much wider range of services than...
We have been experiencing some technical issues with our email server, which we believe have now been ironed out. We have therefore included some duplicate news stories in this, our latest newsletter. Please follow these links to read what you may have missed. August 2014 Newsletter No.19 July...
If you are a Boscombe or Pokesdown business owner, no doubt you'll know that this Sunday is Mardi Gras! Fun for everyone kicks off at 11am with face painting, dog show market stalls, music and street theatre, and a fancy dress competition. In locations all around...
The Coastal BID in conjunction with the NCTA, has been working on a major new research project aimed at helping retailers in Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne. The first 700 interviews per location were carried out during April. A a follow-up series of a further 300 interviews...
Too hot and sunny to be thinking of Christmas? Definitely not! It's the perfect time to capitalise on the huge number of summer visitors to Bournemouth, and plant in their minds that Bournemouth is also a fantastic place to come for a pre-Christmas visit. Posters in...
All you need to know is here, but you did miss out on the chance to win £500 marketing spend*! A meeting was held this afternoon (Tuesday 22nd July, kindly hosted by The Elstead Hotel) to equip Coastal BID accommodation providers with all the information to...
Everything in your business either generates money or costs money or both. The numbers are at the very heart of managing your business growth. There are only three ways to increase your profit; sell more, lower costs and/or increase prices, all are directly related to...
Working with industry leaders Springboard, the BID has now begun collecting footfall data in the coastal villages. As soon as the data has been verified we will be in a position to share the findings with all the BID businesses. Footfall figures are collected on...
The Coastal BID's maps proved such a big success last year that we've doubled the print run this year! With updated maps, guided walks and photographs of the coastal suburbs of Westbourne, West Cliff, East Cliff, Boscombe and Southbourne. They are being distributed by 'Places to...
Tuesday 22nd July - 2pm Elstead Hotel, 12- 14 Knyveton Road, Bournemouth BH1 3QP A meeting to equip Coastal BID hotel owners with all the information to plan your autumn marketing, in line with the BID's national marketing for Autumn 2014. Come along to hear what we're planning...
Organised as a celebration of business in Southbourne, the event was a chance for business owners to experience the newly extended City Sightseeing Bus Route, and to find out more about the work of the Coastal Business Improvement District (BID) and Southbourne on Sea Business...
Anna Chamberlain, our new Business Support Executive, joined us in the spring. She has been busy getting out and about, meeting BID business owners, helping them to take advantage of the many different activities the BID is engaged in. As well as unbooked drop-ins, Anna is...
The National Coastal Tourism Academy are offering FREE on line training. This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your staff to be recognised as official Tourism Ambassadors for Bournemouth! bournemouthambassador.co.uk The module is for all tourism staff to ensure Bournemouth visitors receive the warmest possible welcome. It...
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