Tourism 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.
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Trio 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.
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Hospitality 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.
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Cirencester restauranteurs expand to new venue
Cirencester’s town centre wine bar and restaurant Sam & Jak is adding The Plough Inn to their business.
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Italian 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.
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Bristol 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.
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South 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.
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Riding 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.
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The 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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Dartmouth restaurant awarded coveted AA rosette
An historic Dartmouth restaurant and boutique hotel has been recognised for its culinary excellence after winning its first AA rosette.
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Lappa Valley named Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
A much-loved Cornish family visitor attraction won the Gold Award in the Large Visitor Attraction of Year category at this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards.
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Virgin Atlantic adds Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to exclusive Upper Class drinks menu
Following phenomenal success and popularity in its onboard Duty Free, Virgin Atlantic has selected luxury Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to be a part of its pouring service in Upper Class.
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Beach Hotel Weston joins Public Living Room Scheme
The Beach Hotel Weston has opened a Public Living Room this winter as part of a North Somerset Council initiative to offer warm spaces to local communities.
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Employee at luxury Cornish hotel wins concierge society award
An employee at a top Cornish hotel has been recognised for her work with a prestigious award at the recent Golden Keys Concierge 2022 Awards.
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Unforgettable celebration for 21st Cornwall Tourism Awards
Over 300 guests were celebrating last night (17th November) as the winners of the 21st annual Cornwall Tourism Awards were announced in Truro Cathedral.
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Keeping warm with Tea & Toast Thursdays – thanks to a Weymouth business
Award winning chippy, Fish ‘n’ Fritz in Weymouth, will be opening their restaurant doors in a bid to help those in fuel poverty keep warm this winter.
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