Tourism businesses from the South West were celebrating on the 5th of June as host Alex Polizzi presented the annual VisitEngland awards to the best in the country.
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Top trends in tableware and light equipment at the FEA’s 2024 LET Forum
FEA’s Light Equipment and Tableware Forum is the setting for suppliers to bring their latest products and ideas to show to their customers.
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Hoteliers want show of support ahead of General Election
Hoteliers in Bristol say politicians who want their votes in next month’s General Election need to show significant more support for the hospitality sector.
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Navas Drinks achieves B-Corp status!
Taking them one step further along the path of elevating people and planet, Navas Drinks are now a Certified B-Corporation.
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Loungers closes all Lounge, Cosy Clubs and Brightside restaurants for LoungeFest
More than 200 coaches carrying staff from more than 250 sites, including many from the South West descended on Charlton Park Estate in Malmesbury, Wiltshire for Loungers’ annual day-long retro-inspired festival – LoungeFest.
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St Austell Brewery partners with Cornwall Pride
St Austell Brewery has announced a partnership with Cornwall Pride as part of the company’s commitment to promote equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across its business.
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Historic Cotswold pub saved from closure
The Bakers Arms in Broad Campden has been bought by a couple in the village who intend to “reopen this beautiful Grade 2 listed pub for the enjoyment of the village”.
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Sidmouth’s seaside Victoria Hotel launches new Source Spa
The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth’s 4 star seaside luxurious Victorian landmark, has officially launched a new Source Spa with first class facilities and luxury treatments.
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The Apple Tree Restaurant wins Silver at Taste of the West
The Apple Tree Restaurant in Yeovil has scooped a Silver accolade at the Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards 2024.
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The Brend Collection develops entry-level training programme for aspiring young chefs
The Brend Collection, a family-run group of hotels located in Devon and Cornwall founded over 50 years ago, is spearheading an innovative training academy aimed at nurturing the chefs of tomorrow.
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Hotel Indigo Bath opens Brasserie Beau restaurant
Located on the ground floor with an outdoor terrace, Brasserie Beau is set within the Grade 1 listed Georgian building which is also home to The Elder restaurant.
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The Cornwall Hotel Collection announce acquisition of The Falmouth Hotel
The Cornwall Hotel Collection, owners of The Greenbank in Falmouth and The Alverton in Truro, is delighted to announce the purchase of one of Falmouth town’s most iconic seafront destinations.
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Winterhalter gets ready for the top ten countdown to the 2024 KP of the Year
2024 sees Winterhalter celebrate the 10th Kitchen Porter of the Year competition, which aims to recognise the amazing work so many kitchen porters do to keep the UK’s foodservice industry in peak condition.
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Butcombe chefs win top spots at this year’s International Salon Culinaire
Butcombe Pubs & Inns is celebrating after two of its chefs triumphed at this year’s prestigious International Salon Culinaire competition.
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VisitBritain/VisitEngland activity boosts economy by £1.26 billion, as agency sets out plans to grow value of tourism
The agency reported the figures, which cover its activity from April 2021 to July 2023, as it brought industry leaders together at its annual review event on 22 May ‘Working in partnership to drive a thriving tourism industry’.
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FEA warns of scammers ripping off foodservice equipment companies
FEA is warning that scammers are targeting foodservice equipment suppliers with sophisticated schemes that could cost the industry tens or even hundreds of thousands.
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