Tourism

New ibis hotel opens in Bridgewater

Leading hospitality group Accor has opened a new ibis hotel in Bridgwater in the South West of England.

Porthilly Spirit adds to line-up

The line-up of chefs, performers and creatives continues to grow for a weekend celebration of people, place, and produce in north Cornwall this May.

Finalists announced for South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2020/21

After the longest awards season ever 75 Finalists and 33 Commended have been named in this year’s regional Tourism Awards

Winners in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2020/2021 announced

For the first time since its launch five years ago the fifty five winners from across the county received their awards virtually.

Hospitality consultant helping to reboot industry

A Cornwall-based hospitality consultancy is offering free one-to-one sessions to help businesses in the South West rebound after a year of disruption.

Winners announced for Devon Tourism Awards

The online event saw 67 awards presented in 24 categories with a surprise ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ award being the final announcement.

For Sale: Impressive & completely renovated coastal holiday accommodation/B&B in Beer

Stonesmith are thrilled to be marketing the freehold sale of Belmont House – an attractive period, end of terrace residence, with origins dating back around 200 years.

Kymani Getaways – new luxury glamping to launch Summer 2021

Kymani Getaways is the new luxury glamping company, offering fully-catered outdoor escapes across prime rural luxury locations: from Surrey to Suffolk, Wiltshire to Hampshire.

Chair for Visit Devon Community Interest Company

Visit Devon, one of Britain’s leading Destination Marketing and Management Organisations, is seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to lead the company through its next stage of development.

Hoteliers call for recovery roadmap

Hoteliers are calling on the government to provide their businesses with a roadmap to recovery similar to the one that has been outlined for schools.

Cornwall welcomes Government’s G7 leaders conference announcement

Organisations across Cornwall have welcomed the news that the Duchy is to host the international G7 leaders’ summit in June; an event that will leave a lasting social and economic legacy for all Cornwall’s residents.

Holiday rush has started in the South West

Retired people in the South West have been booking holidays for later in the year in large numbers after receiving their vaccinations, according to the region’s leading coach operator Bakers Dolphin.

Welcome good news for Dorset tourism businesses

The Finalists have been announced for the 2020 Dorset Tourism Awards after an extended ten-month programme.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust receives a generous donation from Cornish Gems

Leading holiday home company Cornish Gems presents the Cornwall Wildlife Trust with a donation of £5,771.55 to help support the protection of Cornwall’s wild spaces, in spite of challenges faced in 2020.

Meudon Country House Hotel and Bream House snapped up

International real estate advisor Savills, on behalf of private clients, has completed the sale of Meudon Country House Hotel and Bream House in Cornwall, to Kingfisher Resorts Meudon Limited, off a guide price of £3.5 million.

South West staycation boom predicted for 2021

Even with the promise of mass vaccination offering protection from Covid-19 by spring, people are still planning to stay in the UK for their holidays this year.

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