The office space in Bristol's Aztec West is strategically located within Bristol's premier out of town business park with easy access to the city and major regional transport hubs. Originally opened by Margaret Thatcher in 1989, the offices have recently been refurbished bringing its facilities right up to date. As well as having three lakes, the landscaped park is home to over 100 companies with 7,000 employees working in a range of sectors, from financial and legal services, electronics, construction and engineering to government agencies. It also has a number of warehouse/factory units, a hotel and a central retail area. According to the UK Competitiveness Index for 2010 Bristol has the most competitive and productive economy of any large English city outside of London. The city is renowned for its excellence in knowledge-intensive and creative industries, particularly aerospace, defence, media, financial services and information technology.