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Visit West marks English Tourism Week with Tourism Minister visit and largest annual conference

Visit West celebrated English Tourism Week (14-23 March 2025) in style, with an action-packed agenda to raise the profile of the industry and the region last week.

Burford named Supreme Champion at British & Irish Cheese Awards 2025

A washed rind, Alpine-style cheese from Gloucestershire has been named Supreme Champion at the British & Irish Cheese Awards 2025.

Butcombe Brewing Co has been named as the Official Beer Partner of UK Cycling Events’ 2025 season

UK Cycling Events, a dedicated cycling events company encouraging all abilities of rider to experience the best cycling the UK has to offer, has a series of 13 events planned for 2025.

Visit West shines a light on the importance of visitor economy in English Tourism Week

During this year’s English Tourism Week, Visit West will host its Annual Regional Visitor Economy Conference, bringing 240 contacts from the industry in the area together.

Butcombe Group’s People Director included in prestigious WiHTL List

Cat Moseley, People Director at Butcombe Group, has been included in this year’s prestigious ‘Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure & Retail Index’

Discovery Day at The Food Works^SW offered food and drink businesses a taste of innovation

A recent Discovery Day held at The Food WorksSW in North Somerset proved a big hit with food and drink businesses who had come to find out about the innovation centre’s specialist kitchens and facilities, and hear from leading industry experts.

Butcombe Brewing Co has successfully launched its brand-new non-alcoholic beer across its estate of pubs and online

Tall Tales Pale Ale Zero is available in 330ml bottles at Butcombe Pubs and Inns’ managed pubs and will be pouring at the pumps late Spring.

SWIG Finance helps Somerset cidermakers, Pulpt, expand with South West Investment Fund support

A Somerset craft cider maker has expanded its production to supply pubs, bars and retail across the UK, thanks to a £35,000 cash injection from the South West Investment Fund via fund manager SWIG Finance.

Awards for Tourism Awards!

The team running the South West region’s Tourism Awards are thrilled to again achieve the highest ‘Outstanding’ accreditation from the Awards Trust Mark, following feedback from a selection of entrants and judges.

The Food Works^SW launches free support scheme for food and drink businesses in the West of England

A free scheme to support food and drink producers, manufacturers, hospitality and food service businesses is now open for applications.

The Food Works^SW announces Discovery Day for businesses

Following the success of its first ever Discovery Day held in 2024, food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW is throwing open its doors once again to hold another Discovery Day on Thursday 27th February.

Bath & West Food & Drink Festival returns, hosting British & Irish Cheese Awards 2025

The Bath & West Food & Drink Festival will return to Somerset for its second outing in March, promising more talks, more tours and more tastings, as well as a big helping of cheese.

Touchdown at Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen for Super Bowl Sunday!

Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen, Bath’s leading premium sports bar destination, has scored the ultimate touchdown… screening a watch party for the 59th edition of the Super Bowl to celebrate its partnership with the NFL.

Black Bee Honey adds Harrods to its listings

B Corp certified British beekeeping collective Black Bee Honey will be launching its new 4 Seasons British Honey Gift Box in Harrods in February.

Nicholas Balfe competes in prestigious Great British Menu competition 2025

Nicholas Balfe, Owner & Chef Director of HOLM in Somerset, is pleased to announce his participation in this year’s Great British Menu 2025.

Butcombe Group reports continued strong performance

Butcombe Group, a unique privately owned premium pub operator and brewing Group, is pleased to report a strong performance for the business in the year ended 25th January.

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