VisitEngland hosts English Tourism Week between 14th and 23rd March 2025. English Tourism Week aims to promote the diverse, exciting, and vibrant tourism sector; highlighting the quality and value of English tourism across the country.
English tourism supports 200,000 small and medium-sized enterprises businesses, employs 2.6 million people, and generates close to £71.6 billion annually for the economy in domestic visitor spending.
Highlighting Solihull & Shirley’s contribution to the tourism industry, local Member of Parliament, Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst said:
“Today marks the beginning of English Tourism Week, where we celebrate the thriving visitor economy of Solihull & Shirley, which contributes a remarkable £483 million to the local economy and welcomes over a million visitors each year.
Solihull Town Centre has historically been, and remains, a favoured visitor destination. Offering a wealth of shopping, leisure, and business opportunities, visitors can enjoy an array of restaurants, pubs, and cafes, within a vibrant atmosphere created by regular outdoor events and festivals, expertly organised by The Core, Touchwood, and Solihull BID.
In addition, Malvern and Brueton Parks are both awarded of Green Flag status - underlining our commitment to providing accessible green spaces within our urban environment. As we look back at our motto, Urbs in Rure, we are reminded of how well the Borough has balanced the vibrancy of town life, whilst maintaining natural beauty.
As we celebrate English Tourism Week, I want to express my thanks to our local businesses, whose exceptional efforts ensure Solihull and Shirley remains a popular place to visit.”
