Tourism

Daish’s Holidays invests over £1.7m in coach fleet as part of sustainability drive

Daish’s Holidays, a leading provider of UK coach holidays, has invested a further £1.7 million in six new luxury coaches as part of its ambitious fleet investment programme and sustainability drive to upgrade its fleet.

New Taste of the West organisation employs first staff member!

The directors of the new Taste of The West CIC are excited to announce that they have employed Lily Lawton as Awards Programme Manager.

Bristol hoteliers hope summer will get brighter still

Schools will soon be out for summer and the peak holiday season will be in full swing but while temperatures have been soaring Bristol hoteliers say they hope summer will be brighter still.

Hotel Polurrian launches holiday cottage with pool & sea views in Cornwall

For summer 2025 there’s a new way to holiday in one of the most tranquil and beautiful locations on Cornwall’s wild and rugged south westerly Lizard peninsula.

South West wins big at national VisitEngland Award

Cornwall nominees were big winners at this week’s national Visit England Awards for Excellence in Brighton.

South West Tourism Awards 2025: A flourishing industry celebrated

The 2025 Tourism Awards across Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset have officially closed their entry periods, revealing a vibrant and growing tourism and hospitality sector across the South West.

Wavi Coffee announces summer pop-up at Highcliffe Cornwall

The iconic mobile Land Rover coffee brand brings its signature style to the Cornish coast for a 16-week seasonal residency.

Thatchers Haze and Radio X take Bank Holidays to new heights

Thatchers Haze took the bank holiday weekend to the next level with a sky-high stunt that saw Radio X presenter Sunta Templeton broadcast a once in a lifetime DJ set whilst sailing across the Somerset skies.

Relationships are key to overcoming hospitality sector challenges

Collaboration, connection and community are the key components for an optimistic and forward-thinking future in foodservice and hospitality.

Bristol hoteliers hope a bright summer lies ahead

Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic their businesses will enjoy a brighter summer after a challenging start to 2025.

Falmouth’s Oyster Festival returns refreshed for 2025

Falmouth’s Oyster Festival is set to return to Events Square from the 9-12th October 2025 – with a refreshed brand identity and renewed programme of events.

Tourism’s importance to social cohesion and wellbeing highlighted in new research from VisitEngland

New research published by VisitEngland demonstrates the positive cultural and social impacts that tourism has on local communities across the UK.

A Taste of Cornwall’s creative coastline: Penzance Food Festival returns in September!

This September, Cornwall’s vibrant culinary celebration returns to Penzance, welcoming locals and visitors alike to experience the very best of Cornish food culture, creative spirit and coastal charm.

Brits vote pub garden as best place in the world for a pint

The humble British pub garden has topped the list of best places for a pint, according to new research from Thatchers Cider.

South West celebrates royal recognition: Tourism and food & drink businesses among King’s Award winners

The South West region is celebrating a significant achievement in the latest round of The King’s Awards for Enterprise, the UK’s most prestigious business accolades.

A first-class choice: British Airways takes the UK’s most-awarded tea to 35,000ft

British Airways has announced a new partnership with award-winning Wiltshire based, British tea producer Birchall.

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