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Cost of living crisis hits visitor spend says tourism leader

Visit Cornwall says a busy half term week is needed to give the region's struggling tourism businesses a boost ahead of winter.

23 Oct 2022

Tourism staff are concerned about the future of the industry

Fears rise over cost of living damage to tourism in Somerset

Tourism chiefs in Somerset are predicting a downturn of up to 30% this year because of the rising cost of living.

30 Jun 2022

When Cheddar Caves will reopen after two-year Covid closure

Cheddar Caves is to reopen this week after it was closed two years ago because of the pandemic

30 Mar 2022

The Bridgerton effect and how it's saving Bath's tourism industry

Pop-up campsites to meet demand for staycations in the South West

Cornwall tourism boss warns of 'volatile' bookings this summer

Plans for huge new tourist attraction in Bristol approved

Cornwall tourism chief wants to cut summer visitor numbers

'Stay away' - the message this half-term from tourism bosses

Padstow could ban second home owners from buying new-build houses

Tier 4 guests 'don't accept the fact they can't come' to the South West

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for more help for tourism and manufacturing

Torquay B&B named best in the world for second year

Center Parcs reopens after a 100 day Covid closure

Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier prepares to reopen as lockdown eases