Hospitality & Tourism

New voting categories marking "incredible talent & outstanding businesses" announced for awards

Two new voting categories have been announced for the 2024 DMB Tourism Awards with less than a fortnight left to cast your vote in this year's contest. Organisers say the... READ MORE »

Landlords Anna and Michelle toasted as Poole BID confirms backing for ‘Car Nights on Poole Quay'

Poole BID has confirmed its support of the popular ‘Car Nights on Poole Quay' by acting as headline sponsor. It comes after the landlords of two popular local pubs -... READ MORE »

The NICI Bournemouth enhances facilities with HSBC UK backing

A luxury hotel brand is expanding its Bournemouth facilities, thanks to a multi-million-pound package from HSBC UK. The NICI, a five-star resort on the West Cliff in... READ MORE »

Holiday park to star in New York art exhibition as renowned contemporary artist visits Dorset

Staff at a Dorset holiday park are set to become the subjects of a New York exhibition following a visit from one of Britain's leading contemporary painters. Often... READ MORE »

Hall & Woodhouse invests in Dorset tech start-up Holidaymaker

Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) has invested in Holidaymaker, a Dorset-based start-up, to enhance its guest engagement technology for the hospitality industry... READ MORE »

Biz Roundtable: Meeting the challenges of Dorset's tourism sector

The region's tourism industry has many positives but challenges, particularly around funding, remain Dorset's natural assets and rich hospitality sector have made it one... READ MORE »

Entertainment destinations powerhouse launches first brand campaign

Merlin Entertainments, the Poole-based branded entertainment destinations juggernaut, has launched a significant new UK brand campaign. It positions the brand, which runs... READ MORE »

DMB Tourism Awards make final call for entries before nominations deadline

The Destination Management Board (DMB) Tourism Awards have put out a final call for entries ahead of the nomination deadline. Originally expected to close on Friday, 5th... READ MORE »

Sell-out crowd for the ninth year in a row as more than 24,000 visitors make tracks for TANKFEST 2024

The Tank Museum’s flagship fundraising event, TANKFEST, welcomed more than 24,000 visitors from all over the world this year. Held from June 28 to 30, the three-day... READ MORE »

Accommodation BID delays 'tourist tax' levy billing following appeal: everything you need to know

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Accommodation BID has delayed collection of its tourist levy until the appeal against it has been resolved. In May, it was... READ MORE »