Hospitality & Tourism

So Solid Crew among latest acts confirmed for this year’s ‘unmissable’ Xchurch Music Festival

The three-day Xchurch Music Festival makes its return this July, promising fun for all the family. Organised by TT Events and sponsored by Canvas, United Taxis, Thomas... READ MORE »

Bournecoast Properties expands to international holidays after joining forces with Not Just Travel

Bournecoast Properties in Southbourne has launched a new sister company, Holiday Seekers. For the past 65 years, the family-run business has established itself as a... READ MORE »

BCP Accommodation BID shot down by ministry over ‘admin error’ as ballot is declared void

Plans for a new levy to help grow tourism in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area have faltered after a ballot was declared void by government. The BCP... READ MORE »

Poole BID offers romantic VIP weekend getaway for Valentine’s celebrating best of the town

Poole Business Improvement District (BID) is inviting locals to ‘Discover Love in Poole’ through its latest competition. The BID is offering one lucky couple a... READ MORE »

Making waves on the airwaves: Bournemouth Pier operator partners with local station Hot Radio

Adventure Attractions, which operates Bournemouth Pier and nearby venues, has partnered with community radio group Hot Radio. The station broadcasts across the... READ MORE »

The Marquis of Granby in Weymouth is back open after £340k transformation – both inside & out

The Marquis of Granby in Weymouth reopened its doors last month following a £340,000 investment from local brewers Hall & Woodhouse. After two months of work from... READ MORE »

Finalists announced for Dorset Tourism Awards

The Finalists have been announced for this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards. Winners will be announnced at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth on February 6. 59 finalists... READ MORE »

Raising the bar! Hall & Woodhouse invests £2.5m+ in its Dorset pub estate throughout 2024

Family brewer Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) says it’s invested more than £2.5 million into its Dorset pub estate during 2024. Funds were allocated to refurbish 10... READ MORE »

Cyber Monday sales roll in for Not Just Travel as Bournemouth firm breaks last year’s records

Not Just Travel, a Bournemouth holiday business with more than 600 remote consultants across the UK, enjoyed a very busy Cyber Monday this week. The company celebrated... READ MORE »

Merlin teams up with Minecraft makers Mojang to bring game world to its parks – block by block

Poole-based Merlin Entertainments has inked a new partnership with the studio behind Minecraft – the best-selling video game of all time. Merlin will work with Mojang... READ MORE »