Foodies name yummy Brum among top holiday destinations

Birmingham has been named as a top holiday destination for foodie focused 2022 holidaymakers.

The city, famous for its culinary excellence and exemplary hospitality sector, was named 'Best for Foodies ' as part of luxury travel magazine Cond� Nast Traveller 's 'The best holiday destinations for 2022 ' list, written by award-winning freelance journalist Lizzie Pook.

Brum was featured in the list alongside cultural hotspots around the globe, including Beijing, Oslo, Edinburgh, Kingston and New Orleans.

The listing has been welcomed by a number of key stakeholders.

Councillor Ian Ward (pictured), leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “I am delighted to see Birmingham highlighted as one of the best holiday destinations in the world - our culture-rich city offers a colourful and eclectic calendar of festivals and events to attend plus a multitude of places to eat and rest.

“It is fitting that our city is recognised for having so much to offer; currently the popular Frankfurt Christmas Market is bringing festive cheer to the city centre in the run up to Christmas.

“And next year thousands of visitors will experience first-hand what Birmingham has to offer when we will be hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

“In addition, the Business and Tourism Programme (BATP) will build on the profile created by the Games to attract more visitors, trade, events and investment into Birmingham, the West Midlands and the UK, and will concentrate on nations and territories across the Commonwealth, plus the domestic UK market. ”

The Business and Tourism Programme (BATP) has been developed to capitalise on the significant economic opportunities that the profile of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will bring, including the significant opportunities to boost the tourism industry within the region.

The programme aims to attract an additional 39,000 visitors to the region and UK until 2027, with an estimated £12 million in visitor spend through a variety of initiatives and schemes.

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