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Tourism Companies in Bristol: 2,000+ Active Firms (2026)
Tourism companies in Bristol operate accommodation, food service, travel sales and visitor experiences across the city region.
Buying centres split between venue operations, travel distribution and corporate hospitality rather than a single tourism budget. Accommodation and food-service operators sell to local residents and domestic visitors day by day, while attractions and event venues trade around group bookings, seasonal programmes and private hire. Travel agents and package organisers face consumers, inbound tourists and corporate travel buyers. Engagements tend to be lower-ticket and high-frequency in hospitality, but larger where accommodation blocks, hosted events or packaged itineraries are sold under contract.
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Bristol’s tourism company base contains 2,094 actively trading firms, with reported employment of 3,722 people. The shape is still weighted towards small venue, food-service and travel-sales operators: 22 companies have turnover above £5M, leaving a long tail below that scale. A further 609 firms were incorporated since 2022, so newer entrants make up a visible part of the local market. That combination fits a city-region tourism economy where demand is split between residents, domestic trips, inbound visits and corporate event spending.
Flight-inclusive travel sales are not just another retail activity: the Civil Aviation Authority’s ATOL regime protects customer money when an operator ceases trading, and package holidays sold in the UK must be ATOL protected. Venue operators sit in a different regulatory channel. Alcohol sales need authorisation from a local licensing authority, usually the council, with permanent sales normally tied to a premises licence and a personal licence holder. UKHospitality and ABTA matter for policy and dispute-routing, but membership does not replace statutory permission.
Demand looks more fragmented than the visitor-economy shorthand suggests, with neighbourhood hospitality, accommodation, attractions and travel retail exposed to different booking cycles. Newer operators appear to be entering around food-led venues, events and specialist visitor services, while the scarcity of larger turnover businesses points to a market where many firms remain local rather than platform-like. Regulatory pressure tends to fall unevenly: package sellers carry financial-protection obligations, while alcohol-led venues manage council licensing conditions. Consolidation may remain selective, especially around multi-site hospitality groups and travel sellers with repeat customer relationships.
2,094
Active firms
2026
22
Over £5M turnover
Bristol tourism cohort
609
Incorporated since 2022
Newer registered firms
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (22 of 2,094 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
29% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (609 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Flight-inclusive package holidays sold in the UK must be ATOL protected under the CAA regime, with holders paying £2.50 per traveller into a trust fund.
Hospitality venues in England and Wales that sell alcohol usually need local council authorisation under the Licensing Act 2003, and permanent sales normally require a premises licence.
Hospitality employs 3.6 million people in the UK and directly contributes £96 billion annually to the economy.
ONS estimates overseas residents made 42.6 million visits to the UK in 2024 and spent £32.5 billion.
UK residents made 94.6 million visits abroad in 2024 and spent £78.6 billion, so outbound travel sits above inbound tourism by trip count and spend.
Top Bristol tourism companies
Hotel Metropole (Llandrindod) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a hotel providing guest accommodation, restaurant and bar dining, spa and gym facilities, and event hosting. Offers conference and meeting rooms, weddings, spa treatments and memberships,…
Serves leisure travellers, spa visitors, wedding couples, families, groups and event attendees, alongside business buyers booking conferences, team retreats and delegate events. Targets both…
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Cleyro Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates serviced apartments offering short‑stay and extended‑stay accommodation. Provides furnished one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments with kitchens, Wi‑Fi, housekeeping and business booking options,…
Serves leisure travellers, families and business customers seeking serviced apartments or self-catering accommodation in Bristol, including companies needing tailored stays and invoicing for staff.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 8% CAGR over 4y
Location
BRISTOL PACKET BOAT TRIPS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates passenger boats providing sightseeing tours and themed cruises, including harbour tours, dining trips and educational excursions. Offers private boat hire for events and group bookings, with…
Serves consumers and groups visiting Bristol’s harbour, including tourists, local residents, hen parties and special-occasion groups, plus schools, educational tour operators and private-hire…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 18% CAGR over 4y
Location
Arnos Manor Hotel Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a hotel providing guest accommodation, restaurant and lounge dining, and bar services. Offers function rooms and event facilities for weddings, celebrations, meetings, and conferences, along…
Serves a mix of consumers and businesses: leisure travellers exploring Bristol, Bath and the Southwest; couples and families planning weddings or occasions; and organisations arranging meetings or…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Almondsbury Interchange Hotels Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a hotel providing en‑suite guest accommodation, lounge bar and restaurant serving food and Starbucks coffee, leisure gym facilities, and meeting and conference rooms for business events,…
Serves both business and leisure travellers, plus companies booking meetings, conferences and events. Targets hotel guests passing through or visiting the Bristol and South Gloucestershire area,…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
Zazu's Kitchen Pubs Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a group of public houses serving food and alcoholic drinks, including seasonal menus, beer and wine. Venues host activities such as live music and theatre and provide spaces for dining,…
Targets consumers in Bristol neighbourhoods, including local residents, visitors, pubgoers, theatre and live music audiences, diners, Sunday roast customers, and local groups needing community or…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 1% CAGR over 3y
Location
YOUR APARTMENT.COM LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates serviced apartments and aparthotel accommodation for short and extended stays. Offers furnished apartments bookable online, with amenities such as Wi‑Fi, digital access, workspaces and…
Serves leisure and business travellers, families, pet owners and corporate guests seeking short-term or extended serviced-apartment stays in Bristol, London and Milton Keynes.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 21% CAGR over 4y
Location
SCARLETT PUB DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a group of pubs serving independent UK craft beer, cider and spirits alongside pub food. Venues host live sport, music and events, and promote products from small UK producers through…
Serves consumers and local communities through pubs, targeting pub-goers, diners, craft beer and cider drinkers, sports fans, event attendees, and groups booking function spaces in Bristol, Thornbury…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Mr Wolfs Noodle and Nosh Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a live music venue, bar and nightclub hosting gigs, DJ nights and comedy events. Provides late‑night entertainment, dancefloor and bar service, and runs ticketed events and rooftop terrace…
Serves Bristol consumers seeking nightlife and entertainment, including live-music fans, clubgoers, comedy and quiz audiences, rooftop bar visitors, and groups looking for late-night social venues or…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
Location
THE EASTFIELD PUB LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a pub and restaurant serving food and drinks, with indoor and garden seating. Provides table bookings, private function rooms for events and parties, buffet catering, and a skittles alley…
Serves local consumers in Henleaze and Bristol seeking pub dining, drinks and skittles, plus families, wedding parties, private event organisers and small groups booking function rooms for meetings,…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -17% CAGR over 3y
Location
NUTMEG (CLIFTON) LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an Indian restaurant serving dishes inspired by the cuisines of India’s 29 states. Offers a menu including curries, biryanis, naan and tasting menus, along with cocktails, beer and wine,…
Serves local consumers and visitors seeking restaurant dining in Clifton/Bristol, plus groups booking private dining for parties and businesses arranging corporate lunches or dinners.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
COW & SOW (BRISTOL) LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates steakhouse restaurants serving beef and pork cuts, small plates, and drinks including cocktails and coffee. Provides dine‑in hospitality, bar service, and event or matchday catering, and…
Serves consumers and small groups in Bristol and Birmingham, including friends, couples, colleagues, loyalty-club diners and matchday hospitality guests seeking upscale steakhouse meals, drinks and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 71% CAGR over 3y
Location
Guerrilla Pub Company Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates and manages a group of community pubs offering alcoholic drinks, food and Sunday roasts, and hosting events such as live entertainment, sports screenings, pub quizzes and private functions.
Serves consumers and local communities in Bristol, including pub-goers, sports fans, live entertainment audiences, diners, quiz teams and groups booking rooms or private functions.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Henbury Lodge Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a country house hotel providing guest accommodation with en‑suite rooms. Offers cooked breakfasts, a restaurant serving evening meals, bar and lounge facilities, and venue hire for weddings,…
Serves leisure and business travellers visiting Bristol, plus couples, families and private organisers booking small wedding receptions, funeral wakes and special events.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Cor Restaurant Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a restaurant serving small plates dishes and alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, wine and spirits. Offers dine-in service with table reservations, group bookings, private hire, and…
Serves consumers in Bristol, including local diners, visitors, gift voucher buyers, and groups seeking bookings or private hire.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
OMT Bristol Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a traditional public house serving alcoholic beverages and food, providing indoor seating, sofas and an outdoor garden area. Hosts social gatherings and events and maintains online channels…
Serves local consumers and visitors in central Bristol seeking a traditional pub for drinks, food, socialising and events, including groups of friends and dog owners.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
THE CLIFTON CLUB COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a private members’ club offering dining, bars, social spaces and work areas for members. Hosts club events, business networking activities and private functions, and provides venue hire for…
Serves individuals seeking private club membership, including under-35s, working professionals and retirees, plus couples, event organisers and businesses needing weddings, private hire or corporate…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -29% CAGR over 2y
Location
BIANCHI CENTRALE LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates Italian restaurants as part of a hospitality group, serving dishes such as pasta and pizza alongside wine and other drinks. Also hosts dining events and offers bookings for private…
Serves local consumers in Bristol, including diners, gift voucher buyers, wine event attendees, and people planning private events or weddings, with catering also relevant to organisations.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 29% CAGR over 1y
Location
PAINTWORKS EVENTS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates an event venue offering space hire for corporate events, conferences, product launches, exhibitions, weddings, parties and photo shoots. Provides event facilities including indoor space,…
Serves businesses, event organisers, exhibitors, film/photo producers, and private consumers seeking venue hire in Bristol for conferences, launches, parties, weddings, public events, exhibitions and…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -37% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a sports bar serving bar food, wines, beers, spirits and cocktails. Provides live sports broadcasts on multiple screens, drinks promotions, and late‑night entertainment including DJs and…
Serves consumers in Bristol, including sports fans, daytime diners, after-work drinkers, weekend nightlife customers and groups celebrating birthdays or events around the Harbourside.
Financial Health
StableStable · -3% CAGR over 2y
Location
The Bear Bath Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a boutique hotel with guest rooms alongside a pub and restaurant serving meals, drinks, and seasonal menus. Provides accommodation, table bookings, live sports screenings, and space for…
Serves leisure travellers, business guests, local diners, pub-goers, sports fans, families and dog owners in Bath, plus small groups booking private meetings, events and celebrations.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 1% CAGR over 3y
Location
INDUSTRY BAR & KITCHEN LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a bar and casual dining venue serving alcoholic drinks and food through in-house and pop-up kitchens. Provides spaces including a function room and beer garden, and offers pool, darts, and…
Serves local consumers in Bristol, including diners, drinkers, live sports viewers, dog owners, and groups booking tables or function room space for social occasions.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
LLANDOGER TROW PUB LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a public house serving draft and cask beers and ciders with rotating tap lists. Hosts live music and club events, offers table reservations and private hire for parties and performances, and…
Serves consumers in Bristol, including pub-goers, live music and nightlife attendees, and groups booking tables or private hire for parties, work events and performances.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 65% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsArranges serviced accommodation and corporate apartments for business travellers. Sources and manages fully furnished short‑ and long‑stay properties, and provides booking support and guest services…
Sells mainly to businesses booking serviced accommodation for employees and business travellers, especially large corporates in banking, legal and technology. Also serves relocating staff and teams…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Crafty Egg Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates café venues serving brunch dishes, artisan pizzas, coffee, cocktails and other drinks. Provides dine‑in food service and hosts events such as live music performances, comedy nights and…
Serves local consumers in Bristol, including brunch and coffee customers, evening diners, event-goers, dog owners, and people seeking private hire for social gatherings.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
THE HORSESHOE (CHIPPING SODBURY) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a public house serving rotating real ales and beers. Hosts live music, quiz nights and other events, and screens televised sports including TNT Sports. Provides a bar venue for social…
Serves local consumers in Chipping Sodbury, including adults seeking real ales, live sport, live music, quizzes and pub entertainment.
Financial Health
StableStable · -15% CAGR over 2y
Location
Bristol Bars Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a sports bar serving bar meals, wine, beer, cider and spirits. Shows live football and other sporting events on multiple screens and hosts late‑night DJ entertainment, drinks promotions and…
Serves consumers in Bristol, including harbourside visitors, sports fans, casual diners, nightlife customers, and groups booking parties or events.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Pipe And Slippers Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a public house and late‑night bar serving draft and bottled beers, ciders, spirits and cocktails. Provides food including street food and Sunday roasts, and hosts DJ nights, music events and…
Serves adult consumers in Bristol’s Stokes Croft area and visitors from further afield, including locals, diners, beer and cider drinkers, cocktail customers, and weekend music/event-goers.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 18% CAGR over 3y
Location
The Old Market Assembly Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a restaurant and bar serving seasonal small plates, hand-stretched pizzas and Sunday roasts, with pizza delivery. Hosts live entertainment including theatre, comedy, music and cabaret, and…
Serves consumers in Bristol, including restaurant diners, pizza delivery customers, theatre and live-event audiences, supper club attendees, couples planning weddings, and groups seeking venue hire…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Buccaneer Inns Limited
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowOperates a group of pubs offering food, real ales and wines, along with guest accommodation. Provides bar service, restaurant dining including carvery meals, and rooms for overnight stays at…
Sells to consumers seeking pub dining, drinks and accommodation, including families, leisure visitors and short-stay guests, across its pub estate in the South West of England and Herefordshire.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
The Raven of Bath Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a traditional pub serving British food and drinks, specialising in pie and mash and cask ales. Provides lunch and dinner service with bar beverages and offers vegetarian, vegan and…
Serves consumers, including Bath residents and visitors, seeking casual pub meals and drinks for lunch, dinner and social visits, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diners.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 5y
Location
CHESHIRE CAT PUBS AND BARS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a group of pubs and inns providing food and drink service, bar facilities, and guest accommodation. Manages hospitality venues with restaurants, private dining spaces, and bedrooms, and…
Serves consumers looking for pub and inn hospitality, including diners, drinkers, private dining customers and overnight guests at its named pubs and inns.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 3y
Location
Sawday's Stay! Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates an online platform listing curated holiday accommodation including cottages, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and pubs with rooms across the UK and Europe. Connects travellers with property…
Sells to leisure travellers, couples, families, solo travellers and groups seeking curated holiday accommodation, including pet-friendly stays, across the UK and Europe. Also serves property owners…
Financial Health
WeakWeak
Location
PRINTSLINGER LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes travel guides and operates an online platform listing inspected accommodation, including holiday cottages, hotels, B&Bs, inns and self‑catering properties. Provides searchable listings and…
Serves leisure travellers seeking distinctive accommodation in the UK and Europe, including couples, families, groups and pet owners, plus independent accommodation owners targeting those guests.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
DISTINCTIVE WORLD TRAVEL LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides bespoke travel planning and booking services for worldwide holidays, including luxury trips, family adventures, honeymoons, safaris, cruises, rail journeys and small group tours, tailored by…
Serves consumers seeking bespoke worldwide holidays, including luxury travellers, families, honeymooners, special-occasion travellers, adventure and wildlife enthusiasts, cruise or rail passengers,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 3y
Location
Sawday's Canopy & Stars Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online booking platform for a curated collection of glamping accommodation, including treehouses, cabins, yurts and shepherd’s huts, allowing guests to search, compare and book…
Sells to leisure travellers seeking curated glamping and unusual nature stays, including couples, families, dog owners and groups booking short breaks, special occasions and weddings across the UK…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Burger Theory Ltd (formerly Stokes Croft Ltd)
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates a burger restaurant and street food brand serving cooked‑to‑order burgers, wings and sides. Provides dine‑in, takeaway and delivery meals and offers mobile catering at festivals, events and…
Serves consumers dining in, collecting or ordering delivery in Bristol, including weekday lunch customers and families, plus attendees and organisers of music festivals and events across the UK.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 55% CAGR over 1y
Location
SCARLETT PUB COMPANY LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates pubs serving independent UK craft beer, cider and spirits alongside pub food. Hosts live sport, music, quizzes and events, and promotes small UK drinks producers through rotating beer boards…
Serves consumers and local communities around its pub locations, including craft beer and food customers, live sport viewers, quiz and live music attendees, function-room bookers, and groups seeking…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 2y
Location
Canteen West Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a bar and restaurant serving vegetarian meals and drinks made with seasonally sourced ingredients. Hosts regular live music performances and events, and provides catering services and space…
Sells to consumers seeking vegetarian food, drinks and live music, including diners, bar-goers, event attendees and local community groups using its meetup space in Bristol.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
TURNERS COACHWAYS (BRISTOL) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides coach and minibus hire for group travel, operating a fleet from 8‑seat minibuses to 94‑seat double‑decker coaches. Services include corporate transport, school trips, sports travel, airport…
Sells to businesses, schools, sports clubs and organisations needing group coach transport, including corporate travel buyers, local schools, football clubs and private hire customers for leisure,…
Financial Health
StableStable · -65% CAGR over 4y
Location
Crest Hotels Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a collection of hotels providing guest accommodation, restaurants and bars, spa and leisure facilities, and venues for weddings, conferences and events. Also offers dining experiences,…
Serves leisure travellers, wedding couples and gift voucher buyers, alongside businesses booking corporate rates, retreats, meetings and events, plus groups such as motoring clubs.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an online travel platform that curates and lists boutique hotels, villas, B&Bs and holiday rentals worldwide, allowing users to browse properties, access travel advice, check availability…
Serves leisure travellers seeking boutique hotels, guesthouses, villas and house rentals, plus independent accommodation owners wanting to list properties. Also engages travel media for press…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
EAGLE COACHES LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides coach and minibus hire for private groups, schools, and organisations. Operates day trips and holidays, and supplies transport for school outings, contracts, and events, using a fleet of…
Serves schools, private groups, companies and other organisations needing coach or minibus transport, plus consumers booking day trips and holidays. Targets contract transport customers and trips…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 2y
Location
OPA BATH LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a Greek restaurant serving meze-style dishes, drinks and cocktails. Provides dining experiences alongside event hosting for celebrations, hen parties, weddings and corporate gatherings, and…
Serves individual diners and groups in Bath, including people booking celebrations, hen parties and weddings, plus businesses arranging corporate gatherings or rewards.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 3y
Location
Swan Inn Noss Mayo Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a public house providing alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks and prepared meals for on‑premises consumption, and offering bar and hospitality services to customers and visitors.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 20% CAGR over 4y
Location
Corporacare Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides corporate event management services, organising conferences, meetings, company parties, team‑building activities, golf days and ski trips. Arranges venues, travel, accommodation and…
Serves businesses seeking corporate events for staff motivation, customer loyalty and client entertainment, including conferences, team-building activities, company parties, golf days, ski trips and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
REFRESH WEST LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides bar operations for festivals and events, supplying temporary bars, trained staff, drinks stock, equipment, and POS till systems. Manages bar planning, licensing support, cashless payment…
Serves B2B festival and live event organisers across the UK, particularly music, arts and cultural festivals requiring outsourced bar provision and event till solutions.
Financial Health
StableStable · -29% CAGR over 2y
Location
BRISTOL SKY PARK LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides off-site airport parking services, including meet-and-greet vehicle collection and return and customer parking with shuttle transfers to the terminal. Stores vehicles in secured compounds…
Serves consumers travelling from Bristol Airport, especially car owners needing airport parking, transfers, or meet-and-greet options. Also targets Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Card holders…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Swoop Travel Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOrganises and sells specialist adventure travel to remote regions including Patagonia, Antarctica and the Arctic. Provides trip planning, itineraries and bookings for expeditions, wildlife trips and…
Serves individual leisure travellers and adventure-minded consumers planning trips to remote wilderness destinations, especially Patagonia, Antarctica and the Arctic, with varying budgets and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Bristol tourism companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Tourism operators in Bristol usually make money through a mix of consumer spend and pre-booked capacity. Hotels and serviced accommodation sell room nights, often with variable pricing by day, season and event demand. Restaurants, bars and cafés earn through table covers, walk-in trade, deposits and private dining. Attractions and venues rely on admissions, memberships, education visits, group bookings, sponsorship and venue hire. Travel sellers earn commission, mark-up or service fees on packages and itinerary work. Corporate hospitality sits closer to a contracted services model, with per-head pricing, minimum spends, catering bundles and cancellation terms doing much of the commercial work.
Who they sell to
Most sell to several buyer types at once, which makes qualification less tidy than in a pure B2B category. Leisure bookings usually come from consumers, families, visitor groups and domestic tourists through direct channels, search, referrals and travel marketplaces. Corporate spend tends to sit with office managers, executive assistants, HR teams, marketing teams and procurement, especially for away days, client entertainment, accommodation blocks and managed travel. Public-sector, education and association buyers are more likely to use formal quotes, framework-style processes or tendering. Sales cycles range from same-day consumer purchase to longer event and travel-procurement conversations where availability, cancellation risk and duty of care matter.
What they buy
Tourism firms tend to spend on systems that keep capacity visible, payments moving and staff scheduled. Common software categories include booking engines, ticketing, property-management systems, channel management, revenue management, CRM, email marketing, review monitoring, accounting, payroll and workforce rota tools. Venues also buy EPOS, payment hardware, Wi-Fi, CCTV, access control, cleaning, linen, waste, maintenance, insurance and food or drink supply. Travel sellers may need client documentation, itinerary management, supplier reconciliation and financial-protection support. Services spend often runs through licensing advice, accountancy, local search marketing, photography, recruitment, temporary staffing and training for front-of-house or operational roles.
Why and how to sell to them
Bristol tourism buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when bookings become harder to manage manually, when a venue adds private hire, when a travel seller moves into packaged activity, or when management starts tracking margin by channel rather than by takings alone. Other triggers include a new general manager, a finance hire, a refurbishment, a licensing change, a shift into corporate events or complaints around deposits, cancellations and staffing gaps. Outbound angles usually work better when tied to occupancy, table yield, no-shows, staff cover, compliance evidence or reconciliation time. Generic visitor-economy messaging is less useful than showing how the offer fits one operating model.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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Which are the largest tourism companies in the Bristol?↓
What do tourism companies in the Bristol actually do?↓
How does Bristol tourism compare internationally?↓
How is this list built and how fresh is the data?↓
How big are the typical tourism companies in the Bristol?↓
Are these mostly new or established tourism companies?↓
What SIC codes does this use?↓
What buying signals should I look for?↓
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