Tourism

Boxing’s ‘Battle of Britain’ is a hit with Bristol’s hoteliers

The hugely-anticipated boxing bout between British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is set to bring a late-season boost to business for Bristol’s hoteliers.

Cosy Club Bristol reopens following elegant revamp of iconic heritage site

Cosy Club Bristol has reopened its doors after a sensitive and stylish revamp, bringing it in line with Cosy Club’s evolved look and feel while preserving everything guests love about the iconic Grade II‑listed building at 31 Corn Street.

Daish’s Holidays invests £1.2 million in coach fleet upgrade

Daish’s Holidays, the independent family-owned UK coach holiday group, has invested £1.2 million in four new luxury Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches as part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme.

Finalists announced for the 2026 Cornwall Tourism Awards

67 entries from across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have been named as finalists in the 2026 Cornwall Tourism Awards.

A little marmalade magic Paddington-inspired afternoon tea at Carbis Bay

Step into a world of the nation’s favourite little bear this autumn with a delightful Paddington-inspired Afternoon Tea at Carbis Bay.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter officially taps open the Utopian Devonian Oktoberfest

Mayor of Exeter opens host of Oktoberfest happenings at Exeter’s Arcadia from 25 September – 3 October 2026.

VisitEngland campaign puts South West coast in the spotlight as industry looks to boost domestic tourism

The South West’s celebrated coastline is among the destinations being showcased in a new national tourism campaign from VisitEngland, aimed at encouraging more people to holiday closer to home and support visitor economies across England’s coastal communities.

Daish’s Holidays secures planning approval for £1.5 million upgrade to its Weston-Super-Mare hotel

Daish’s Holidays, an independent family-owned UK coach holiday group, has confirmed that its Sandringham Hotel in Weston-Super-Mare is set to benefit from a £1.5 million investment following planning approval.

From treehouses to Dragons: Kip Hideaways founder steps into the Den

Kip Hideaways co-founder Sarah de Vere-Drummond is set to make her television debut on BBC One this month, appearing on Dragons’ Den on Friday 25 September at 8pm.

Falmouth Oyster Festival announces new experiences for 2026

The enhanced Oyster Festival programme offers visitors the chance to shuck, sail, taste and learn their way through Cornwall’s celebrated oyster and seafood heritage.

South West ale trail spanning 150 pubs launches during Cask Ale Week

Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.

Daish’s Holidays strengthens senior leadership team with two key appointments

Daish’s Holidays, an independent coach holiday group, has appointed Imran Muhammad as Group Financial Controller and Craig Hodgkinson as Operations Manager, strengthening its senior leadership team as it continues to invest in the future growth of the business.