THE NICI prepares to launch its second restaurant, Old Harry Rocks

THE NICI is getting ready to launch its second restaurant this June. Set on the Westcliffe, overlooking Bournemouth's sandy shores and with views of the Purbecks, Old... READ MORE »

Adventure Attractions celebrates a decade of RockReef and PierZip

The Adventure Attractions operated Bournemouth Pier is celebrating ten years of its RockReef and PierZip attractions. Adventure Attractions MD Sarah Hunter said, “The... READ MORE »

Poole entrepreneur's 'travel wardrobe' backpack nears Kickstarter funding goal - with only days to go!

A Kickstarter campaign for a travel backpack with a built-in expandable wardrobe has nearly reached its £30,000 goal, with only days remaining on its fundraising... READ MORE »

Cheers! Family brewer Hall & Woodhouse raises record-breaking £700,000 for local charities

Dorset family brewers Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) donated and raised over £700,000 for charities and local good causes in 2023. It is the highest sum raised by the... READ MORE »

Barker continues snowballing growth with move into specialist hospitality market

Dorset-based Barker Laundry & Dry Cleaning is continuing its recent growth by entering the commercial laundry market. Barker has launched a specialist offering aimed... READ MORE »

Start of exciting new chapter says MD as Openwide International rebrands to Adventure Attractions

The company operating Bournemouth Pier has a new brand identity. Openwide International, which has a 25-year lease and partnership with BCP Council, is now Adventure... READ MORE »

Dorset strikes gold six times in night of triumph at 2023/24 South West Tourism Excellence Awards

Dorset enjoyed a night of triumph at the 2023/24 South West Tourism Excellence Awards. Golds were awarded to: Lighthouse, Poole's centre for the arts and entertainment -... READ MORE »

Challenges of the past four years highlighted at BAHA annual meeting

The BH Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) held its annual meeting, highlighting the challenges of the past four years as outgoing chair Tim Seward stepped down. Tim, who... READ MORE »

Holiday Inn Bournemouth takes on new managers as Tim and Alex round out the ‘excellent team’

A new general manager and operations manager have been appointed at Holiday Inn Bournemouth, with former GM Xavier Garrido jetting off for Spain to lead The Grand Luxor... READ MORE »

Village Hotel Bournemouth names its official charity partners for 2024

Village Hotel Bournemouth has named its charity partners for 2024: Sense, Sue Ryder and Carefree. The charity partners have been named as part of the hotel's Village... READ MORE »