I ♥ Birmingham says the Lonely Planet
Birmingham: A vibrant, cultural hot spot… More self assured than it has been in ages
That’s the verdict of the Lonely Planet! The latest edition of the renowned guide book is full of praise for Birmingham and names it as one that’s on the up.
Dave Hodgson, marketing director at Marketing Birmingham, says:
“The Lonely Planet guide recognises Birmingham’s qualities – from award winning restaurants to being a shopping mecca. The guide has 10 pages devoted to Birmingham, its hotels, restaurants and activities - this is great news for the city!
“At Marketing Birmingham, we focus on improving perceptions of Birmingham and attracting visitors to the city. Working with the major travel guides is key to this. We liaise closely with the guides including the Lonely Planet and have hosted media visits for Rough Guide, AA Guide and Fodor Travel.
“Travel guides play a big part in welcoming tourists to the city, and we’re expecting many UK visitors to enjoy what’s on their doorstep this summer with the advent of the ‘staycation’. Birmingham’s tourism centres work hard to ensure tourists have a great experience when they’re here.”
David Else, the Coordinating Author of Lonely Planet’s new Great Britain guidebook: “The Midlands is commonly an area that people pass through rather than a
destination in its own right, but people shouldn’t overlook the gems that the region offers. Cities like Birmingham have become vibrant and cosmopolitan places with lots to offer.”
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