The visitor economy in the west of England is reported to be worth a record £2.46 billion and supports 46,000 jobs, according to latest research figures from Visit West.
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First look at Pedn Olva’s visionary new transformation in St Ives is unveiled
St Austell Brewery has announced a multi-million-pound investment at one of St Ives’ most iconic venues.
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Liberation Group rebrands to Butcombe Group
Liberation Group, the leading privately owned, premium pub operator and brewing business, announces plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group.
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The Burnt Chef Project announces return of Mental Health Heroes Awards
Returning for a second year, The Burnt Chef Project announces the return of its hugely successful ‘Hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes Awards’.
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Cornwall’s hottest burger restaurant opens in the capital
The wildly popular burger restaurant, HERD, is now open in Truro – bringing their mouth-watering menu to Cornwall’s capital.
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Finalists announced for 12th Dorset Tourism Awards
59 finalists have been announced for this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards following five months of judging.
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Historic brewery unveils Extra Special ale
St Austell Brewery has released a limited-edition beer in the form of a supercharged version of its hugely popular flagship ale, Tribute.
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Langham Wine Estate shines at two regional wine awards WineGB West Awards and WineGB Wessex Awards
Langham Wine Estate is celebrating an outstanding year of awards, cementing its place at the forefront of English winemaking.
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Polgoon announces limited-edition AVAL Sparkling Apple Wine for the 2024 holiday season
This holiday season, elevate your celebrations with AVAL, Polgoon’s sparkling apple wine, crafted from the finest West Country apples.
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New identity for British & Irish Cheese Awards, with 2025 dates announced
The Royal Bath & West Society has revealed a new identity for the British Cheese Awards ahead of its return on Friday 21 March.
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Sandford Orchards’ vintage cider, The General, adds more awards to the trophy cabinet
The General, a world class vintage cider produced by independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards has just added another award to its trophy cabinet.
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Liberation Group’s Alice Bowyer to become Director of Food & Drink
Liberation Group announced that Alice Bower is moving into the newly created role of Director of Food & Drink.
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Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen secures £6M boost for expansion, kicks off with Exeter opening
Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – one of the UK’s leading premium sports bar brands – has secured £6m of new funding from HSBC UK to grow its portfolio by five additional sites.
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Hoteliers planning magnificent seventh hospitality awards evening
Plans are well under way for what is set to be the magnificent seventh ‘Night of the Stars’ spectacular which will shine a light on Bristol’s hospitality heroes.
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Tourism and hospitality superstars announced at glittering awards ceremony
The winners of the 2024 Bristol Bath and Somerset (including Wilts and Glos) tourism awards have been announced at a gala dinner at Batch Country House at Lympsham in Somerset.
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Black Bee Honey wins new listing with Abel & Cole
B Corp certified British beekeeper collective Black Bee Honey announces new listing of its award-winning range of ‘flower to jar’ British honey with online grocer Abel & Cole.
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