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Sea shanties, soul and Pink Wigs: Sister hotels unveil packed programme for Falmouth Week 2026

The Greenbank and The Falmouth are preparing to celebrate Falmouth Week 2026 with a packed programme of fundraising, live music and waterfront events, bringing together locals and visitors for one of Cornwall’s best-loved summer festivals.

Three Chefs, one Summer – Newquay’s Graze Tapas ~ Wine gears up for its busiest season yet

Graze Tapas ~ Wine, the family-run small-plates and wine bar at 2 Beacon Road, Newquay, is seeing increased demand this summer following the announcement of its three-strong kitchen team for the season.

Ashburton Food Festival celebrates 15 years with a focus on Dartmoor

Ashburton Food Festival returns on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026.

From Walkabout to Rattler: Healeys brings Cornish cyder to Newquay seafront

An Australian-themed seafront bar in Newquay is set to begin a new chapter under a distinctly Cornish identity, as family-run Healeys Cyder launches Rattler Beach House.

Visit West launches new branding and identity

Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the West of England, has announced a bold new identity to bring together its brands.

MOR by Tom Sellers to open on 20 July at the Carbis Bay Estate, St Ives

Chef Tom Sellers, of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story, is set to open MOR at the Carbis Bay Estate in St Ives on 20 July 2026.

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%

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