Tourism

Cornish Gems wins Future Icons award

Cornish Gems, the luxury holiday letting specialist based in Cornwall, is thrilled to announce that it has won first place in the Responsible Travel Experience – Within the UK category, at the Country & Town House’s Future Icons Awards.

New Tourism Champions announced at the Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards

Tourism businesses from across the region gathered at the Apex City of Bath Hotel for an evening of celebration at the 2025 Bristol, Bath, Somerset & Gloucestershire Tourism Awards.

The Nare wins Good Hotel Guide 2026 César Award

The Nare, the country house hotel by the sea set on the Roseland Peninsula, has won a coveted Good Hotel Guide 2026 César Award for Best Seaside Hotel

Leading UK vineyards pledge shared commitment to bolstering the West Country wine scene in 2026

A collective of leading southwest vineyards joined forces, pledging even greater collaboration to further bolster the region’s impressive reputation for wine production and tourism.

A festive feast of food, drink & hospitality in Bristol and Bath

This Christmas, the twin hubs of Bristol and Bath are rolling out the red carpet, offering a tapestry of festive cheer that is as rich in history as it is in fun.

Visit West reveals region’s tourism value rises to record high

Visit West announced a value of £2.7bn for tourism to the region in 2024, the highest ever direct spend from visitors recorded by the tourism body.

Heligan Night Garden shines through its opening weekend

The Lost Gardens of Heligan’s iconic Night Garden winter celebration opened to the public this weekend, setting the scene for a sparkling festive season.

China Fleet Country Club celebrates double wins at Cornwall Tourism Awards

China Fleet Country Club has been recognised for its outstanding quality and commitment, bringing home awards from the prestigious Cornwall Tourism Awards 2025.

Top tourism awards success for Watergate Bay Hotel

Watergate Bay Hotel, on the North Cornwall coastline, has taken home a prestigious Gold Cornwall Tourism Award as the 2025 winner of “Large Hotel of the Year” category alongside the “Winner of Winners” award.

Winners sparkle at 24th Cornwall Tourism Awards

Truro Cathedral was awash with celebrations as 69 trophies were presented to the leading tourism and hospitality businesses from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Festive feasts and fireside gatherings: Adam Handling’s Cornish restaurants celebrate Christmas in style

As Cornwall prepares for the festive season, the Adam Handling Collection is turning up the sparkle with a line-up of seasonal menus and events at its two celebrated Cornish venues.

Padstow Christmas Fayre launches new shop

Padstow Christmas Fayre is launching a new shop, celebrating Cornish creativity, with donations from each sale going to The Fisherman’s Mission and Padstow Lifeboat.

Tickets now on sale for the 2026 Royal Cornwall Show

Cornwall’s most iconic event returns next summer – and tickets are now officially on sale!

Cornish hospitality buyers encouraged to register for Expowest Cornwall

Cornwall’s longest-running hospitality trade show, Expowest Cornwall, returns on Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th March 2026, bringing together everything the Duchy’s hospitality sector needs, under one roof.

Daish’s Holidays reports rise in winter bookings as UK holidaymakers embrace festive getaways

Daish’s Holidays, the independent family-owned coach holiday company, has reported a 12 per cent year on year increase in bookings for its winter and festive breaks.

Award-winning excellence: Shaldon’s Bucket & Spade Café scoops gold and silver at Food Drink Devon Awards

The Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon is officially among the South West’s elite, celebrating a double win at the prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards.

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