South West News

Thatchers Blood Orange Cider is Britain’s best-selling new alcoholic drink

Family cider makers Thatchers have announced that their Blood Orange Cider attracted more shoppers than any other innovation in the beer, wine and spirits (BSW) category in 2022, making it the most successful BWS launch of the year.

Tourism for Good collective launched at South West Tourism Summit

Attended by tourism and hospitality leaders from across the South West, the ‘Tourism for Good’-themed conference brought together the best and brightest minds in the sector.

Trio of UK distilleries launch ‘British Aquavit’ to raise the profile of lesser-known scandi spirit

Bristol based, Psychopomp Microdistillery has joined forces with Orkney Spirits Limited and Silver Circle Distillery to launch ‘British Aquavit’, a popular spirit in Scandinavia which is traditionally enjoyed straight with food and on celebrations.

Hospitality Action Auction needs you!

This year’s Hospitality Action Winter Online Auction will run between 28th November and 12th December, and this mural donated by the Source Roadshow is just one of the amazing lots on offer.

Italian dessert a sweet festive success for Gloucestershire couple

Over 1000 Panettone bread desserts have already been ordered from Cirencester and Stroud’s Non Solo Pasta for this Christmas.

Bristol people are still planning to party this Christmas

The challenging financial climate is not preventing people in Bristol from planning to party this Christmas, city hoteliers say.

South West hospitality group donating to charity this Black Friday

Philema Hospitality Management, which comprises Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, The Esplanade Hotel, and Boringdon Hall Hotel & Gaia Spa are turning Black Friday on its head by pledging to donate a percentage of sales to charity, rather than offering discounts.

Riding the storm – Cornish Premier Pasties sales grow by 21%, despite economic turmoil

Despite 2021 being coined as Cornwall’s busiest year, Cornish Premier Pasties saw sales grow by 21% year on year in 2022, with the same growth indicator being up by 55% since August 2020.

Virgin Atlantic adds Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to exclusive Upper Class drinks menu

Following phenomenal success and popularity in its onboard Duty Free, Virgin Atlantic has selected luxury Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to be a part of its pouring service in Upper Class.

Employee at luxury Cornish hotel wins concierge society award

An employee at a top Cornish hotel has been recognised for her work with a prestigious award at the recent Golden Keys Concierge 2022 Awards.

It’s Green Friday instead of Black at Powderkeg as they give 20% for the planet

Exeter-based brewery Powderkeg is launching an environmental initiative called Green Friday this November. Instead of offering a discount over the last weekend of the month Powderkeg have pledged to give 20% of web sales to the Devon Environment Foundation.