The English Riviera and South Devon Tourism & Business Exhibition was a hugely successful event of great relevance to those who work in tourism and related businesses. It attracted 110 exhibitors and over 300 delegates. Photo: Carolyn Custerson (Chief Executive, ERTC), Chris Hart (Chairman, ERTC), James Berresford (Chief Executive, VisitEngland). The event, took place on [...]
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VisitEngland has announced that Claire Preece has been crowned 2013 Tourism Superstar. Claire is Hospitality Manager at Kents Cavern, the award-winning prehistoric cave attraction in Torquay, Devon. Claire came top in a public vote run by VisitEngland, the national tourist board, working in partnership with the Daily Mirror. The vote was designed to recognise those [...]
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So much happening all year round on Devon’s stunning English Riviera – a UNESCO recognised Global Geopark! New! Crab Quay House, Brixham The final element to the wonderfully designed fish market that sits on the picturesque quay, Brixham’s new Crab Quay House restaurant looks right over the bustling comings and goings of this famous fishing [...]
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English Riviera tourism businesses were celebrating success at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards held at the Eden Project on 8th February. The English Riviera Tourism Company’s Agatha Christie Festival won silver in the Tourism Event of the Year category and The Somerville, Torquay won silver in the Bed & Breakfast and Guest Accommodation of [...]
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The results have now been revealed for the prestigious Primary Times Star Awards 2012. The Awards invited parents of children aged 4 to 11 across Devon to vote for their favourite local family-friendly places and entertainment. The results of these unique awards provide a vital snapshot of which businesses are excelling in a harsh [...]
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Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s top prehistoric Stone Age caves with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. This iconic heritage attraction has many quality tourism awards and comes highly recommended by visitors on TripAdvisor. It is the official underground visitor centre for the English Riviera Global Geopark [...]
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Top business people in South Devon have been treated to a rare drink – coffee blended with beans grown right on their doorstep. A small number of coffee beans grown at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park were added to a blend served to delegates at the English Riviera Tourism Company Industry Update at the Riviera International [...]
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The English Riviera will see a record number of six cruise ship visits next year with the plan to encourage even more vessels to visit the Bay. At the beginning of the year Ocean Majesty will be anchoring off Torquay Harbour on Monday 27 May with an additional five cruise ship calls during September and [...]
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The English Riviera Tourism Company received two more accolades at the 2012 Visit Devon Tourism Awards As a direct result of the continued investment being made by the English Riviera Tourism Company (ERTC) in its digital marketing strategy, the company received a coveted gold and a silver award at the 2012 Visit Devon Tourism Awards [...]
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The Brixham Smugglers Story was officially launched at a private reception at the English Riviera’s fabulous new attraction when designer Jonathan Bean cut the ribbon. The well-attended event was hosted by owner Adam Cairns. Deputy Mayor of Torbay, Cllr David Thomas spoke during the opening ceremony. Smugglers Story is a brand new concept visitor attraction [...]
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