Hospitality

The South West’s original fine-dining guide releases 30th anniversary edition

For 30 years, the Trencherman’s Guide has revealed the most notable dining experiences in the South West, including places to dine and stay.

South West food and drink champions announced at the Taste of the West Awards Ceremony 2022

The overall winners of this year’s Taste of the West Awards were announced this week at a prestigious ceremony held in The Great Hall at Exeter University.

Liberation Group reports a strong summer of trading

Liberation Group is pleased to report a strong summer of trading across the UK and the Channel Islands within its pubs, brewing and drinks businesses, including its highest ever single week of revenue during August.

Heligan launches The Stewards House

The Steward’s House, the beautiful, listed building located in the middle of The Lost Gardens of Heligan, is reopening this autumn after a full refurbishment project to bring this wonderful historic property back to life.

FREE Hospitality calculator app

A FREE new app has been released by Roslyns Group which allows hospitality businesses to check their GP margins, price new products, play with pricing for the best profits and much more.

Judges are so sweet on Flapjackery

Flapjackery has achieved an incredible five gold awards for each of its retail shops in the Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards 2022.

New Coppa Club site opens in Bath with upstairs all-day lounge bar

Various Eateries has opened The Bath Townhouse Coppa Club on the site of a former GAP store in the city’s Old Bond Street.

Robun presents first Japanese whisky masterclass with Nikka Whisky Distilling Co.

Curious about Japanese whisky? Bath-based Japanese restaurant, Robun, is set to host its first whisky masterclass with Nikka Whisky Distilling Co on Thursday 22 September.

Long hot summer leads to bumper crop in Eden’s outdoor gardens

Some varieties are thriving while others are stunted by the scorching heat.

Bedruthan Hotel unveils new adult-only rooms

Inspired by its picturesque surrounds on the cliffs of Mawgan Porth,  Bedruthan Hotel and Spa is thrilled to announce the complete renovation of 32 adult-only rooms in time for the late summer rush. 

Butcombe Pubs & Inns rolls out ‘Too Good To Go’ to combat food waste

Following a successful trial, Butcombe Pubs & Inns has rolled out using the surplus food app Too Good To Go across its entire estate of pubs, in an attempt to reduce its food waste.

Hoteliers urge new PM to cut VAT

Hoteliers in Bristol are urging whoever becomes the new Prime Minister to cut the rate of VAT to help their businesses survive the post-pandemic threat of soaring costs.

Government must save hospitality businesses from soaring utility bills or thousands could be forced to close

The stark warning comes from Regency Purchasing Group, one of the UK’s leading procurement businesses, which says the hospitality sector is now in the midst of a ‘perfect storm’.

Charity launches a new way for visitors to enjoy the South West Coast Path and support businesses

Alex Polizzi’s Hotel Inspector TV show recently revealed a new way for visitors to enjoy and support the path this summer when the Pack O’ Cards pub in Combe Martin became one of the first places to sign up as a Coast Path Passport stamping point.

A new independent report predicts top tourism trends for 2042

Expect tomorrow’s travellers to be ‘techy-travellers”’, demanding new customised experiences with a human touch.

Bristol hoteliers welcome clarity over clean air zone

Bristol hoteliers have broadly welcomed news that the city’s Clean Air Zone will begin in November, providing a welcome boost to their businesses in an increasingly greener, cleaner world.

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