Seven South West tourism businesses have been unveiled as finalists in the 2010 Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, sponsored by The Caravan Club.The South West finalists include:Cornwall Classic Car Hire, BodminBrunel's ss Great Britain, BristolTrethem Mill Touring Park, CornwallThurlestone Hotel, DevonOakham Treasures, BristolBordeaux Quay, BristolSalisbury ...

Date added: Thursday 4th March 2010
Latest updated: Wednesday 10th March 2010

The Government recently announced incentives that could make installing small scale renewable energy methods a much more attractive proposition. In future those generating their own energy and heat will receive payment for every unit they produce themselves rather than using conventional sources.The ‘Feed in Tariff' ...

Date added: Thursday 4th March 2010

Every day for a week, starting Monday 1st March, Metro newspapers across the UK featured a half page competition, focusing on South West England. The Metro is the main newspaper for commuters in 16 UK cities including London and Birmingham, and enjoys a daily circulation of over ...

Date added: Thursday 4th March 2010
Latest updated: Wednesday 10th March 2010

26 March 2010, Met Office, Exeter, Devon  South West Tourism and the Met Office have teamed up to provide a fascinating insight into the range of new localised weather forecasting tools that are available and how these might benefit the tourism industry.The event will include a ...

Date added: Monday 15th February 2010
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

South West Tourism, along with partners Bath Tourism, Destination Bristol and Bristol International Airport, will be launching a USA consumer campaign this month to promote the Continental Airlines direct flights from New York to Bristol along with the region's vast heritage connections.Working with VisitEngland's office ...

Date added: Monday 25th January 2010
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

Climate change has been in the headlines regularly over recent years and South West Tourism and the Climate Change Impacts Partnership have teamed up to find out what your views are towards climate change and its implications for your tourism business. The aim of this ...

Date added: Wednesday 17th February 2010
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

An FAQ drafted by Bishop Fleming's tax technical team on the changes to Furnished Holiday Lets legislation that may affect you. Will there be any change in the computation of profit from the letting?Generally no, but it will change the tax relief available for capital expenditure.From 6 April ...

Date added: Friday 12th February 2010
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

The £1 million regional promotional campaign launched in early February and is aimed at attracting visitors from London and the South East, Midlands and Birmingham.Funded by the South West RDA and various regionally based public and private partners (including all 9 of the region's Destination ...

Date added: Monday 25th January 2010
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

South West Tourism is delighted to launch phase 1 of the new look regional tourism website, visitsouthwest.co.uk. The site has been updated and re-designed to support the region's £1 million promotional campaign launching next month across national media and uses the latest online technology....

Date added: Monday 25th January 2010
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

The floods that hit Cumbria in November were a stark reminder of the devastation extreme floods can bring to tourism businesses. Whilst we can never prevent floods, there are steps you can take to reduce the damage flooding can cause.The Environment Agency has launched a ...

Date added: Monday 25th January 2010
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

FREE events during January, February and March 2010FREE half-day events for those with health and safety responsibility in the caravan, camping and holiday park industry.Events will be held at various locations in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. 28 January - Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Otterton, Budleigh ...

Date added: Monday 25th January 2010
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

Just looking at Annette Cole's summary of 2009, I am keenly reminded of the challenges faced in the last 12 months.  With a tourism industry dominated by small businesses I am delighted that, in the South West, our businesses have ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

2009 has been particularly challenging for the tourism industry, with the crash in the value of the pound in relation to the Euro, and the non eventful BBQ summer that we were all hoping for. The industry also dealt with the hype surrounding the speculation ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

The latest ‘How's Business' research was undertaken throughout November 2009 by TNS.  689 businesses responded to the survey to establish how business was during October 2009.Figures for October show that visitor numbers are up compared to this time last year.  Just under half of all ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

From Tourism Alliance. Work on finding a solution to the proposed repeal of the Furnished Holiday Lettings Rules continues with the development of a paper on the financial implications for self-catering operators if the tax status of these tourism businesses is changed.The paper shows that, while ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

Did you know that 10 million people in the UK have a disability; with an ageing population these numbers are growing. You cannot afford to ignore this market and there is a tangible business case to change and make your business more accessible.The TACTALL course ...

Date added: Monday 21st December 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

A new online resource will assist forward-looking businesses in preparing for the effects of climate change.  In tough economic times many are already looking to reduce the future risks to their business, make the most of emerging opportunities and keep ahead of the game as ...

Date added: Friday 11th December 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

The best of the South West were celebrating on the 23rd November 2009 at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2009-2010, in association with Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, South West Water and E-Strategy.Guest speaker and presenter at this year's event was Gill Williams, Travel ...

Date added: Monday 23rd November 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

South West Tourism, the regional Tourist Board and the South West RDA plan to work closer on the delivery of the regional tourism strategy, and in developing regional tourism in the future.South West Tourism will co-locate with the South West RDA, by the end of ...

Date added: Thursday 26th November 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

The event will showcase ‘the best of the South West tourist industry' including; visitor destinations and attractions, activity providers, event organisers, group accommodation providers, coach companies and tourism trade groups and will take place at Westpoint Arena, Exeter on 23rd January 2010. Exhibition organiser, Resort Marketing ...

Date added: Friday 20th November 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

Ferry operator Severn Link has announced plans to create a regular fast, and affordable passenger ferry service between Ilfracombe and Swansea, due to commence operation early next year. The Severn Link service will be the very first time a regular modern ferry route has joined the ...

Date added: Friday 20th November 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

‘How's Business' research was undertaken throughout October 2009 by TNS. 852 businesses throughout the region responded to the survey to help establish the levels of business in September 2009. The largest proportion of businesses (45%) reported increases in visitor numbers to September 2008, with a further 36% reporting similar ...

Date added: Friday 20th November 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

The winners and finalists have been revealed for the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2009/2010, in association with E-Strategy and South West Water.The awards celebrate the ‘best ...

Date added: Thursday 29th October 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

South West Tourism has been working with Taste of the West to create a copyright free library of mouth-watering food and drink images for the tourism industry, so that businesses can make quick and low cost additions to their websites and other promotional materials.Recent research, ...

Date added: Wednesday 14th October 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

How good was your August? The 'How's Business' research results can help you find out how well you compared to other businesses in your sector and destination. South West Tourism will now bring you up-to-date ‘How's Business?' research results every month to help you keep one ...

Date added: Wednesday 14th October 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

The 2012 Games will place the UK firmly on the world stage and offer a once in a lifetime chance for businesses across the South West to capitalise on the opportunities the Games will bring.Worldwide media coverage of the UK, both before and during the Games, ...

Date added: Wednesday 14th October 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

Six months after it was introduced, has the ACAS code of practice made life easier for hard pressed HR managers, or just added complexity and uncertainty?Tozers' autumn seminars will look at the effect the code is having on handling the most common types of workplace ...

Date added: Monday 5th October 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

After a successful Masterclass half day seminar ‘Leadership in Challenging Times', Tourism Skills Network South West are now busy preparing for the next in the series of events featuring top keynote speakers. ‘Creating a Service Excellence Reputation', highlighting expert viewpoints from key speakers on how ...

Date added: Thursday 1st October 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

South West marketers, tourism and business professionals are being invited to set sail and dine at the exclusive Annual Marketers Dinner on the River Dart this month. Hosted by The Chartered Institute of Marketing's South West Region, Simon Calder, senior travel editor at The Independent, will ...

Date added: Thursday 1st October 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010

A national South West England PR campaign will be launching this week to promote the region to potential visitors, with the aim of generating additional tourism spend for the region in 2010.If you have any news relating to re-developments / key events / ...

Date added: Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Latest updated: Thursday 4th March 2010