A city in North Yorkshire has been recognised for making group travel easier and more accessible.
Ripon has been awarded Coach Friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), joining a national network of more than 25 destinations that offer good coach access, parking, and visitor facilities.
Andy Shaw, coaching manager at CPT, said: "Ripon is a compact, walkable and welcoming city with terrific heritage.
"It’s exactly the kind of destination that benefits from strong coach connectivity."
Coach Friendly accreditation supports tourism by assuring operators, drivers, and passengers that they will be well supported.
Coaches enable 450 million journeys a year in Britain, with coach passengers spending £8.3 billion annually in local economies.
Lilla Bathurst, manager of Ripon BID and Visit Ripon, said: "Coach travel plays an important role in bringing visitors into Ripon, and this accreditation reflects the practical steps that have been taken to make group visits straightforward and well managed."
Tony Watson, head of economy and tourism at North Yorkshire Council, added: "We are delighted that Ripon has been awarded Coach Friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport.
"This accreditation is a strong endorsement of the collaborative work taking place in Ripon to ensure the city is easy, welcoming, and inclusive for group visitors."
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