4-Birmingham
4: Birmingham
2014 saw Birmingham's visitor numbers increase 2 per cent on 2013.
Birmingham is a hub for culture with the Symphony Hall and the quirky Pen Museum attracting visitors.
48 per cent of visitors to Birmingham were visiting for business purposes, spending a total of £155m.
Visitors using Birmingham Airport were greeted by a new All Bar One restaurant.
Five Guys opened a new branch at the famous Bull Ring and boutique budget hotel brand Bloc expanded its Birmingham property.