Dorset

17 South West winners in national tourism awards

VisitEngland has announced the winners of the annual Awards for Excellence, celebrating the best of the country’s tourism industry, with the South West again outperforming all other regions with 17 national winners.

Third site for high-end Thai restaurant Nusara secured in Dorset

Award-winning restauranteur Andy Lennox has announced the third site for his Thai concept Nusara. The founder of the Koh Thai brand plans to open a 115-cover restaurant in the centre of Wimborne, Dorset in early August.

Dorset tourism businesses enjoy an extra celebration as three special awards announced

Winners of the 2021/22 Dorset Tourism Awards enjoyed an extra celebration with a spring party for 120 winners and sponsors at Sculpture by the Lakes on 19 May, when three special prizes were announced.

Christchurch Food Festival is back for an exciting extended Jubilee Weekend full of celebrations!

This year’s festival is jam-packed with chef demos, local food traders, live entertainment and refreshing drinks over the bank holiday weekend.

Fantastic Food Festivals announce 2022 dates – last few stallholder and sponsorship opportunities available

Fantastic Food Festivals is back this year, hosting three food festivals in prestigious locations throughout the UK.

The 2022/23 South West Tourism Excellence Awards are now open for entry

The 2022/23 South West Tourism Excellence Awards are now open for entry and businesses from across the region are invited to submit entries.

Butcombe Pubs & Inns wins big at this year’s Publican Awards

Liberation Group’s Butcombe Pubs & Inns enjoyed an evening to remember at last night’s Publican Awards, scooping a trio of prestigious awards.

Easter fun – and food – ahead at Abbotsbury attractions!

A fun spotters’ trail, a celebration of the best of Dorset’s food and drink and the chance to see a fine collection of vintage and veteran cars are all part of the Easter celebrations.

Want to take part in a new and exciting television series?

Are you one of Britain’s best undiscovered food or drink businesses? A major UK TV Broadcaster could be looking for you!

Support for Torbay B&B event proves popular

With only a few places remaining, BusinessXchange’s ‘SMART’ event is aimed at increasing the profitability of the Torbay based B&B and Guesthouse community.

Weymouth fish and chips shop gives back to the local community

Paul Hay, the owner of Fish ’n’ Fritz, Weymouth’s award-winning Fish & Chip shop, has made last year’s pandemic food donation to Weymouth Foodbank an annual thing, with another donation of 60 fruit and vegetable boxes.

Hall & Woodhouse adds historic Lyme Regis hotel to portfolio

The Dorset brewer and pub company Hall & Woodhouse has acquired The Royal Lion Hotel in Lyme Regis as part of its continued expansion plans.

A unique Indian street food is back at Weymouth’s award-winning curry house

Recently awarded ‘Bronze, in the ‘Casual Dining & Restaurant of The Year’ category in the Dorset Tourism Awards. Shalims Indian Restaurant is bringing back Thali, an Indian street food, for March.

The winners have been announced for the 2021/22 Dorset Tourism Awards

54 Winners have been announced in a day-long online awards ceremony, with three further awards to be announced in May.

Launch of new UK road trip quickly attracts hospitality, tourism and travel businesses

A spectacular new driving route around the coastline of the southwest peninsular is attracting immediate support from tourism and hospitality businesses.

You’re invited to the Source trade show next week!

The Source food & drink trade show, at Westpoint, Exeter on 9th & 10th February, is a great opportunity for you to restock, discover new products, and meet new and existing suppliers.

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