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Bristol’s Eurovison bid
Bristol’s Eurovision bid hits the right note with city hoteliers
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Hoteliers are backing a bid for Bristol to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, claiming it will be a huge boost for their businesses.
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees announced at the weekend that the city would like to host the iconic contest at the Brabazon Hangar site in Filton.
The 2022 Eurovision Song Contest was won by Ukraine but organisers say the conflict in that country means it will not be able to host it next year.
The United Kingdom finished runners-up, thanks to Sam Ryder’s Spaceman, so the BBC has been asked to take on hosting duties for the 2023 contest.
In a video message, Marvin Rees said: “As a global and diverse city of sanctuary, Bristol can be the caretaker of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. “We’re working in partnership with YTL Arena Bristol on a bid to bring Eurovision to the Brabazon Hangars.” Raphael Herzog, chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association, welcome the news.
He said: “The Eurovision Song Contest is a huge event with a massive worldwide audience and hosting it in Bristol would undoubtedly put our city on the map and be a huge boost for tourism. “The event itself will see a huge demand for accommodation, as well as bringing visitors and supporters from all over Europe, and beyond, who may well want to make a return visit in the future as tourists once they get a glimpse of all that Bristol and the surrounding area has to offer.
“This is a remarkable opportunity for the city and would be a huge boost to hoteliers and other hospitality businesses as we continue on the slow, and challenging, road to recovery after the pandemic. “We wish the Mayor and YTL Arena Bristol all the best with putting their bid together and will be keeping everything crossed that this amazing event can come to Bristol. “The YTL Arena will be a huge asset to the city; showcasing it with an event like the Eurovision Song Contest will be invaluable in promoting Bristol as an event and tourism destination – and, of course, as a place to stay.”
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New details have been revealed for a huge redevelopment of The Galleries including a 28-storey apartment tower that would become the tallest building in Bristol. The Galleries shopping centre behind Castle Park would be demolished under developers’ plans to use the site to build 450 new homes, as well as offices, student flats, a hotel, shops, and cafes. The height of the new apartment tower will be two storeys taller than Castle Park View, another similar tower recently built overlooking the park from the east. Much of the frontage along the park, currently shut off from the street, will be open for new shops and cafes.
Developers Deeley Freed have published the details as part of a new consultation. A spokesperson said: “The shopping centre is facing significant challenges, including a 35% drop in footfall from pre-pandemic levels.
The current situation, accelerated by the pandemic, isn’t sustainable. However, it provides an exciting opportunity to reinvent this city centre site, and address many of the city’s priorities. “Over the last two years, we’ve been working with regeneration and city experts on the scheme, and are now delighted to share the emerging plans. The new details released show the apartment tower in the southeast corner with 240 apartments. The redevelopment will also include: 9,500 square metres of offices with space for 800 jobs 23,000 square metres of ‘flexible workspace’ with space for 2,000 jobs A 300-room hotel 5,200 square metres of shops and cafes 800 student beds 230 apartments
The existing shops in the Galleries will remain open for at least the next two years.
Developers said at least one in five of the new homes will be classed as affordable.
Construction is expected to begin in late 2024, with the scheme finished in 2027.
“We’re really keen to get your feedback. Are we going in the right direction, can these proposals be improved, and have we missed anything?”
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