{"id":51895,"date":"2025-09-23T15:25:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/brighton-hove\/?p=51895"},"modified":"2025-11-12T16:32:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:32:39","slug":"grand-opening-of-the-citys-new-visitor-information-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/brighton-hove\/2025\/09\/23\/grand-opening-of-the-citys-new-visitor-information-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand opening of the city\u2019s new visitor information hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51895\" class=\"elementor elementor-51895\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdd8986 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cdd8986\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07d5bf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07d5bf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A new visitor information hub will open its doors at the Brighton i360 on Saturday 27 September providing a one-stop shop for all things Brighton &amp; Hove.\u00a0<\/p><p>The hub will be a welcome information point for the thousands of visitors who arrive in the city each year, keen to explore its many attractions and plan their visit.<\/p><p>From where to stay and eat, finding out what\u2019s on at the clubs and theatres, to advice on how to travel around the city, the hub will provide a vital service for visitors while benefitting the many city businesses which rely on tourism.<\/p><p>The Visitor Information Hub is a partnership between The Brighton &amp; Hove Tourism Alliance, Culture Calling, Brighton i360 and supported by VisitBrighton.<\/p><p>It will open daily inside in the gift shop area of the Brighton i360 on the lower beach level, between 10.30am and 5pm.<\/p><p>The Mayor of Brighton &amp; Hove, Councillor Amanda Grimshaw, will be officially opening the new visitor information hub at 12 noon on Saturday 27 September.<\/p><p>To celebrate the opening, there will be a family fun day between 11am and 4pm, which will include entertainment, games and giveaways.<\/p><p>Councillor Birgit Miller,\u00a0Cabinet\u00a0member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism, said: \u201cWhether you\u2019re here for a week, a day, or you live here, we want everyone to feel informed, inspired, and warmly welcomed.<\/p><blockquote><p>\u201cBringing this visitor information hub to life is the result of strong partnerships, shared vision, and a lot of hard work. I want to thank everyone who made this possible \u2013 Brighton &amp; Hove Tourism Alliance, Culture Calling, our very own VisitBrighton and the Brighton i360 team who have generously volunteered their space and time.\u201d<\/p><p>\u201cWhile there\u2019s lots of info out there about what\u2019s going on, it\u2019s important visitors have an easy to find space to speak to someone, and this prominent seafront location is the perfect spot.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><p>Anne Ackord, Chair of Brighton &amp; Hove Tourism Alliance said: \u201cThe new visitor hub is a fantastic addition to Brighton &amp; Hove\u2019s tourism offer. It\u2019s not just a place to pick up a map, it\u2019s a vibrant welcome that reflects the energy and creativity of our city.<\/p><p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be able to provide visitors with a space where they can discover everything Brighton &amp; Hove has available.\u201d<\/p><p>Ben Bevan Atkinson, from the Brighton i360 added: \u201cWe are delighted here at the Brighton i360 to play a key part in bringing together such an exciting addition in our visitor experience across Brighton &amp; Hove.<\/p><blockquote><p>\u201cIn partnership with the Tourism Alliance and VisitBrighton, providing a decided space for visitors and locals alike to learn more about our incredible city and its attractions marks a real step forward in us being a key player in bringing hospitality together at our iconic seafront venue.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><p>[Brighton &amp; Hove City Council News]<br \/>image credit: Brighton &amp; Hove Family Grapevine<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f312038 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f312038\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-223e48d elementor-share-buttons--view-icon-text elementor-share-buttons--skin-gradient elementor-share-buttons--shape-square elementor-grid-0 elementor-share-buttons--color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-share-buttons\" data-id=\"223e48d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"share-buttons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_facebook\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fab-facebook\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.78 90.69 226.38 209.25 245V327.69h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.31 482.38 504 379.78 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Facebook\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new visitor information hub will open its doors at the Brighton i360 on Saturday 27 September providing a one-stop shop for all things Brighton &amp; Hove. 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