Tourism

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.

New instruction: The Pig on the Hill – Unusual and quirky award-winning destination freehouse & restaurant

Stonesmith property experts are delighted to be marketing the sale of The Pig on the Hill in Pusehill, North Devon.

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.

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