The Finalists have been announced for the 10th year of the Dorset Tourism Awards which will be presented in The Tank Museum on 26th January 2023.
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Devon Cove launches new Hazelnut Liqueur
Elevate your winter drinks with Devon Cove’s brand new Hazelnut Liqueur.
Read moreBarbara’s Kitchen reignites range and rebrands
After Barbara’s Kitchen won awards for their products at the Love Local, Trust Local Scheme in Dorset in 2020, and a Taste of the West Gold award in 2021 Barbara & Rich started working at making their range even more delicious.
Read moreHarbour Brewing Co to expand distribution channels following St Austell Brewery investment
North Cornwall’s Harbour Brewing Co announced on the 28th November that St Austell Brewery had taken a minority share in its business.
Read moreBinit Boosts the South-West Circular Economy by Joining the KeyKeg Return Network
Exeter’s Binit Launch Empty-KeyKeg Collections Across the Region to Further Improve Hospitality-Industry Sustainability
Read moreJamie Oliver launches pasta delivery service in Bristol
A bar in Bristol is the first location outside London for Jamie Oliver’s new brand Pasta Dreams. His new delivery-only business based in Brace & Browns on Whiteladies Road offers an Italian-inspired menu you can order using click-and-collect and delivery apps.
Read moreThatchers Blood Orange Cider is Britain’s best-selling new alcoholic drink
Family cider makers Thatchers have announced that their Blood Orange Cider attracted more shoppers than any other innovation in the beer, wine and spirits (BSW) category in 2022, making it the most successful BWS launch of the year.
Read moreTourism for Good collective launched at South West Tourism Summit
Attended by tourism and hospitality leaders from across the South West, the ‘Tourism for Good’-themed conference brought together the best and brightest minds in the sector.
Read moreTrio of UK distilleries launch ‘British Aquavit’ to raise the profile of lesser-known scandi spirit
Bristol based, Psychopomp Microdistillery has joined forces with Orkney Spirits Limited and Silver Circle Distillery to launch ‘British Aquavit’, a popular spirit in Scandinavia which is traditionally enjoyed straight with food and on celebrations.
Read moreHospitality Action Auction needs you!
This year’s Hospitality Action Winter Online Auction will run between 28th November and 12th December, and this mural donated by the Source Roadshow is just one of the amazing lots on offer.
Read moreCirencester restauranteurs expand to new venue
Cirencester’s town centre wine bar and restaurant Sam & Jak is adding The Plough Inn to their business.
Read moreItalian dessert a sweet festive success for Gloucestershire couple
Over 1000 Panettone bread desserts have already been ordered from Cirencester and Stroud’s Non Solo Pasta for this Christmas.
Read moreBristol people are still planning to party this Christmas
The challenging financial climate is not preventing people in Bristol from planning to party this Christmas, city hoteliers say.
Read moreSouth West hospitality group donating to charity this Black Friday
Philema Hospitality Management, which comprises Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, The Esplanade Hotel, and Boringdon Hall Hotel & Gaia Spa are turning Black Friday on its head by pledging to donate a percentage of sales to charity, rather than offering discounts.
Read moreRiding the storm – Cornish Premier Pasties sales grow by 21%, despite economic turmoil
Despite 2021 being coined as Cornwall’s busiest year, Cornish Premier Pasties saw sales grow by 21% year on year in 2022, with the same growth indicator being up by 55% since August 2020.
Read moreThe Rising Sun, Backwell reopens after extensive refurbishment
The pub was acquired by Butcombe Pubs & Inns (part of Liberation Group) in May 2022.
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