Tourism

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.

Work starts on huge 250-bed hotel for Bristol city centre

A new four-star hotel is being built in Bristol city centre and plans to open in 2022.
The 250-bed hotel will be part of the Clayton chain and feature a restaurant, bar, gym and conference facilities, and will transform the former site of Edward Everard’s printing works.

Disused Bristol car repair shop to be converted into 11-bedroom hostel

A disused warehouse in south Bristol is set to be transformed into a quirky 11-bedroom hostel, opening in the autumn.

Hospitality and laundry industry names support Christmas plea to government

UK hospitality laundries have wished the government Merry Christmas – and begged politicians not to forget just how desperate the industry’s plight is.

Lympstone Manor unveils five new luxury shepherd huts

Following a remarkable summer, Lympstone Manor has welcomed five indulgent Shepherd Huts – complete with outdoor ‘Hikki’ hot tubs, rolltop baths and walk-in showers.

The Pig at Harlyn Bay crowned as one of the the crème de la crème of the world’s most spectacular hotels

Every year, Tatler’s Travel Editor Delilah Khomo compiles the top 101 hotels in the world, discovering the smartest, most glamorous destinations in every corner of the globe.

A tribute to Cotehele’s traditional Christmas Garland now on display in the garden

The team at Cotehele have put around 2000 dried flowers that were meant to be in this year’s garland in a tribute display for people to enjoy.

The Queensberry – Bath-ing in the glow of independent award and heavyweight industry recognition

Neither COVID or a major fire stands in the way of Bath’s best boutique hotel taking the top ‘gong’ at the industry’s ‘Oscars’, The Cateys 2020.

Lansdown Grove Hotel acquired by Axel Hospitality

The grade II-listed Lansdown Grove Hotel in Bath has been acquired by Axcel Hospitality off a guide price of £8m.

Michael Caines Collection to launch Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant

The Chef Restaurateur to open new casual bar and restaurant and Café Patisserie Glacerie in Exmouth’s Sideshore in March 2021

Newquay businesses again demonstrate resilience and innovation

From direct, delicious doorstep deliveries, contactless collections to a strategic shift to online trading, Newquay’s business community continues to innovate during a time of global crisis.

National Trust reopens houses at Coleton Fishacre and Arlington Court

Arlington Court and Coleton Fishacre join the list of National Trust houses now open once again

Westcountry wedding venues Rockbeare Manor and Coombe Lodge open for dining and overnight stays

These two stunning wedding venues have opened their doors to offer quality dining and overnight stays to the public for the first time.

Bakers Dolphin re-open their shops

A leading travel firm is making final preparations to re-open its two shops in the South West to help people plan their holidays for 2021.

Gloucestershire’s Agri-food Tourism receives big boost

Gloucestershire’s leading food and drink quality marque partners with the Countryside and Community Research Institute, under the banner of the new National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise – NICRE.

Tyntesfield’s seasonal squash display returns

Visitors to the garden at Tyntesfield, near Bristol, will be able to see 33 different varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourds.

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