The 20th year of the competition has seen many tourism businesses beset with ever-changing challenges, but the focus on excellence, innovation and resilience has remained as relevant as ever.
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New Devon retreat venue to offer ‘rewilding burnout breaks’
Tipped as one of this year’s Best UK & European Meditation Retreats, The Coach House opens on the Sharpham Estate in April.
Read moreCider maker Thatchers is offering community groups the chance to plant their own apple trees
If you are a community group or charity looking to plant trees this spring, then Thatchers Cider may be able to help.
Read moreMonth-long Farmers Market was a huge draw to the festive city
The BIG Christmas Market, which was hosted by Truro Farmers Market, has been hailed a great success and credited with drawing thousands of people to the city during the festive season.
Read moreLiberation Group makes Publican Awards shortlist
Liberation Group (owners of Butcombe Pubs & Inns) has been shortlisted as a finalist at this year’s Publican Awards.
Read moreBristol Hoteliers renew calls to extend VAT reduction
Hoteliers in Bristol have made a fresh plea to the Government to extend the current reduced rate of VAT for their businesses, which face a bleak start to 2022.
Read moreRick Stein group’s e-commerce offering drives £1m profit despite the pandemic
The successful launch of a meal kit delivery business helped Rick Stein’s hospitality group achieve a profit of nearly £1m in the first year of the pandemic.
Read moreRetro arcade game bar makes regional debut in Bristol
London-based arcade bar chain Four Quarters will make its regional debut in the first quarter of the year.
Read moreBurger chain Hub Box to open new flagship site in Plymouth
South West-based burger and barbecue restaurant Hub Box have closed their city-centre site to focus on a new larger 3,400sq ft flagship opening in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard this Easter.
Read moreHall & Woodhouse increase pub portfolio and look to acquire more “pubs with rooms” this year
Dorset-based brewer and pub company Hall & Woodhouse added a flurry of pubs to its portfolio at the end of last year and plans to buy more pubs with accommodation this year.
Read moreWANTED – The next generation of cider makers!
Thatchers Cider is on the look-out for people who would like a fulfilling apprenticeship in the food and drink industry with the family-run Somerset cider maker.
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