In June 2023, the Institute of Hospitality launched the Hearts in Hospitality initiative to acknowledge and celebrate the unsung heroes of the hospitality industry.
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Amy Vann from Wavi Coffee is finalist at Devon Women in Business Awards 2023
21-year-old Amy Vann, is making waves with her start-up, Wavi Coffee.
Read moreTalented South West chefs recognised in prestigious competition
The finals of the South West Chef of the Year competition, which was co-founded by renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL, took place this week, with the winners announced at an awards ceremony at Exeter Golf and Country Club.
Read moreSt Austell Brewery pubs awarded BII Sustainability Champion status
St Austell Brewery’s pubs have been awarded BII Sustainability Champion status.
Read moreFlapjackery’s flapjack eating devotees raise nearly £2500 for charity
Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2500 for charity.
Read moreLove Hospitality – The Burnt Chef Project launches 2024 gala dinner
Following the hugely successful inaugural gala dinner in November 2022, The Burnt Chef Project has announced its second headline event, aptly titled Love Hospitality, taking place on Monday 25th March 2024 at London ExCel.
Read moreTop marks for Rattler Zero
Rattler Zero has been recognised as the world’s best low alcohol cider as it was awarded Gold in this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition.
Read moreRed Oak Taverns to acquire 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery
Red Oak Taverns will complete on the purchase of 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate on 31 October.
Read moreThatchers introduces apple and blackcurrant variant to its range of fruit ciders
Thatchers Cider is extending its range of fruit ciders with a new Apple and Blackcurrant variant.
Read moreBath hotels sweep the board at prestigious hotel awards
At the Boutique Hotelier Awards which recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation in the boutique hotel industry, four Bath properties scooped awards including The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath which won Boutique Hotel of the Year 2023.
Read moreThatchers supports pub customers with investment in their outdoor space
Three pubs across the UK have received a fantastic £10,000 garden makeover from Somerset cider maker, Thatchers.
Read moreBristol hoteliers join call for business rates support
Hoteliers in Bristol are adding their voices to calls for the Chancellor to take action to prevent a huge business rates bill next April.
Read moreThe Food WorksSW helps drinks brand Well Fruited develop production
With their expert support and industry advice, The Food WorksSW is helping Well Fruited to realise their dream of seeing their new fruit SuperBlend™ drink on the shelves of independent farm shops, delis and major supermarkets.
Read moreLeading Cornish distillery championed in national Lloyds Bank campaign
Cornwall’s first plough-to-bottle distillery has been handpicked as the face of a new national Lloyds Bank campaign.
Read moreCornish hotel scoops major national hotelier award
Luxury Cornish hotel, The Headland, has been described as an “inspiration to others” after being crowned Independent Hotel of the Year at a national award ceremony.
Read moreSouth West cider makers celebrate Apple Day 2023 announcing a perfect year for cider apples
Cider makers across the South West are celebrating Apple Day on 21st October.
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