Hospitality

Aussie BBQ favourite fires up new venue in Cornwall

Smoke, fire and big, bold flavours are taking centre stage in Cornwall as The Aussie Smoker opens the doors to its first permanent venue in Penryn.

St Austell Brewery celebrates two South West pub revivals with thoughtful refurbishments and fresh energy

St Austell Brewery is continuing its investment in the South West’s hospitality scene, with the reopening of two much-loved pubs.

Sudeley Castle & Gardens reopens for the 2026 season with sensational spring highlights and events

Sudeley Castle & Gardens – one of Gloucestershire’s leading, and most prestigious, visitor attractions – welcomed visitors back through its gates once again when it reopened for the 2026 season on Saturday 14th March in time for Mother’s Day.

The perfect Spring day out – Cricklade Hotel & Spa Spring Fair

Cricklade Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce news of its upcoming Spring Fair on Saturday 25th April! Featuring over 20 fabulous stallholders, the Spring Fair will run from 10am until 4pm.

IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils the new Hotel Indigo Gloucester – The Forum

The new design-led boutique hotel, has officially opened its doors in the vibrant city of Gloucester. The architect-designed 4-storey building is located within the city’s award-winning urban renewal development – The Forum.

Lympstone Manor announces Celebration of Speed 2026 with hosts including Jenson Button and Ant Anstead

The annual and much anticipated festival Celebration of Speed returns to Lympstone Manor on Wednesday 8 July 2026; sponsored by Dolcetti.

Meet the Gin Maker: An exclusive hospitality networking event at Boringdon Hall

The Institute of Hospitality South West Region is delighted to invite hospitality professionals to an exclusive “Meet the Gin Maker” networking event, taking place on 22 April 2026, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Cornish business launches national collaboration

In the two years since its launch, Liskeard-based No More Lids has made a significant mark on the hospitality industry. The company has just announced the next phase in its mission: a collaboration with industry giant Zeus Food.

Bristol hoteliers enjoy promising start to 2026

Bristol’s hoteliers hope 2026 continues in the way it has started as Easter approaches, which traditionally marks the start of the holiday season.

Windmill Retreat and Elements Boutique Spa announces £1m expansion with new suites

Family-owned Windmill Retreat in rural Somerset is gearing up for one of its busiest times of the year having invested more than £1m in luxury accommodation to complement its popular Elements Boutique Spa.

Entries open for South West Tourism Awards 2026

Entries are now open for the 2026 Tourism Awards across the South West, with tourism and hospitality businesses in Dorset, Devon, Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Cornwall encouraged to take part.

Butcombe wins Best Employer at Publican Awards

Butcombe Group is raising a glass after being crowned Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) at this year’s prestigious Publican Awards.

Somerset farm café launches eight-menu calendar structured around the pagan Wheel of the Year

The Middlewick in Glastonbury has overhauled its café menu format, replacing a traditional seasonal offering with a culinary calendar that turns eight times a year in alignment with the ancient pagan sabbats.

South West businesses celebrate gold as Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards gather momentum in 2026

From seafood specialists to tearoom owners, some of this year’s early Gold Award winners share what the accolade means for their businesses and why entering could be one of the best decisions you make in 2026.

Source Roadshow makes successful debut at Bath & West Showground

The first Source Roadshow brought together Somerset’s food, drink, retail, and hospitality sectors, attracting over 140 exhibitors and trade buyers representing hundreds of hospitality, catering, and retail businesses.

The Cornwall Hotel Collection announces the acquisition of The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay

The Cornish-owned hospitality group expands its portfolio with landmark Newquay hotel, pledging future restoration and community-focused stewardship.

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