Tourism

Cornish acquisition for waterside holiday group

Dorset-based Waterside Holiday Group is expanding with the acquisition of its fourth holiday park, and its first in Cornwall

Bristol hoteliers back calls to appoint a Hospitality Minister

Hoteliers in Bristol are adding their names to a petition calling on the UK Government to create a new Minister for Hospitality post to give their struggling sector a voice at the highest level.

Bodmin Jail Hotel set to open its doors in February 2021 after £50m project

The Bodmin Jail Hotel is set to open its doors in February 2021 after a 50m transformation project that has seen the historic jail converted into a luxury hotel.

Nominations invited for Tourism Unsung Hero and Business Leader

With over 200 entries already received into this year’s Tourism Awards across Devon and Cornwall and over 100 entries for Dorset, nominations are being invited into two very special categories.

Government shows it’s #HereForCulture for The Garden House

One of the finest gardens in England awarded Culture Fund rescue package from government’s £1.57 billion recovery fund.

New Cornish aparthotel planned by the team behind Watergate Bay Hotel

The Watergate Bay Hotel group will open a lifestyle aparthotel in Hayle, Cornwall and have plans for more in the future.

Bring Your Own Botanical to Tarquin’s Brand-New Gin School in Padstow

Tarquin’s Cornish Gin, the award-winning distillery based in north Cornwall, is set to launch its brand-new Gin School in the centre of Padstow on 1st October.

Grasmere House Hotel brought to market for the first time in 37 years

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, is excited to announce Grasmere House Hotel, an idyllic hotel and wedding venue in Salisbury, has been brought to market for the first time in 37 years.

Heligan Gardens celebrate 30 years since their discovery

Experience a taste of their heritage and celebrate 30 years since the Gardens’ discovery with an inspiring programme of Heligan horticulture, farming and food.

Bristol hoteliers issue new call for Government support

Hoteliers in Bristol say more Government support is urgently needed to protect the long-term future of their businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Newquay businesses are BID-ding for their BID

Businesses are stepping up to help shape the future of Newquay Business Improvement District (BID)

More historic National Trust sites reopen as charity welcomes five million visits to its houses and gardens

The National Trust has welcomed its five millionth visit to its houses and gardens, as it opens even more of its historic places to the public this week.

Local community invited to planning consultation at Trefresa Farm, North Cornwall

Owner Will Herrmann is working to bring the 114 acre farm back to life as a community hub, boutique hotel, spa, restaurant, and micro-distillery, alongside the agricultural business

Bakers Dolphin delighted to be back on the road

Drivers from leading coach operator Bakers Dolphin are delighted to be back on the road doing what they love – taking travellers on much-needed short trips and holidays all over the UK.

National Trust reopens Dunster Castle

On Monday 24 August, the National Trust in the South West will see Dunster Castle open their doors daily, for the first time in more than four months – with several new safety measures in place.

Bristol hotels reach 30% occupancy in August

Hotels in Bristol are operating at around one-third of their potential occupancy rates as they re-open following the Covid-19 lockdown.

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