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Historic St Mawes hotel to reopen as flagship Cornwall site for new Elysium Collection

Newly launched, The Elysium Collection is a family of new British hotels, spas and health clubs, providing informal luxury wellness staycations in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK.

Wraxall Vineyard to celebrate wines of the West Country for English wine week

Wraxall Vineyard is bringing together some of the South West’s most exciting wines this June as part of a week-long celebration of English Wine Week.

Trevithick & Trays named Cornwall’s best farm shop

A Cornish family-run farm shop and café is celebrating after being named Best Farm Shop/Deli in the Muddy Stilettos Cornwall Awards 2026.

voco Zeal Exeter Science Park appoints executive chef

Zeal Hotels has appointed Zibi Klapsia as the executive chef at the award-winning voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.

Daish’s Holidays reports rise in group bookings as holidaymakers embrace shared seaside breaks in 2026

Daish’s Holidays, is reporting a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in group bookings for 2026, as holidaymakers increasingly opt to travel together in search of better value and shared experiences.

Shoreside brings the World Cup to Cornwall’s coast

Football fans across Cornwall are invited to experience the excitement of the World Cup this summer at Shoreside Beach Venue in Carlyon Bay, as it introduces a big screen – overlooking one of Cornwall’s most iconic beaches.

South West tourism businesses strike triple gold at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

Tourism businesses from Devon, Cornwall and Exmoor brought home eight national awards, including three Golds, at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026, at Aerospace Bristol on 3rd June.

The Quarterdeck Restaurant at The Nare launches Seasonal Supper Clubs

The Quarterdeck Restaurant at The Nare hotel, which serves delicious seafood with the very best sea views in Cornwall, has introduced quarterly Supper Clubs celebrating Cornwall’s coastline, the arrival of each new season and exceptional local produce.

South West Tourism Awards surge as sector shows strength across all regions

Tourism businesses across the South West are stepping forward in record numbers this year, with all four regional awards programmes reporting strong growth in entries.

Hospitality rallies behind bold new campaign for 10% VAT cut

Hospitality businesses, employees and industry organisations are being urged to get behind a new nationwide campaign calling on the Government to cut VAT for the sector to 10%

The Atlantic unveils The Lookout: A luxury coastal residence and first glimpse of an exciting new chapter

The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay has officially unveiled The Lookout, a newly reimagined luxury coastal residence perched high above Cornwall’s dramatic north coast.

Voting now open for Food Drink Devon’s People’s Choice Awards, including new ‘Best Devon Product’ category

Voting has officially opened for the Food Drink Devon People’s Choice Awards, giving consumers the opportunity to celebrate the very best in local food, drink and hospitality.

SpudBros launches express store in Barnstaple

The UK’s most-followed jacket potato creators, SpudBros officially launched their latest Express store in Barnstaple.

Watergate Bay unveils vibrant summer of beachside events

Watergate Bay Hotel is set for a standout summer, with an energising programme of beachside events celebrating food, music, wellbeing and relaxed coastal living on Cornwall’s north coast.

Gather 2026: The South West food & drink event you cannot afford to miss

Gather 2026 is back — and it’s bigger, bolder and bursting with ideas.

Darts Farm marks 55 years with Summer Festival celebration

Darts Farm is celebrating a remarkable milestone – 55 years since of ‘Darts Farm’ and they are celebrating with a three-day Summer Festival from 12th to 14th June 2026.

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