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Now is the time to book something to look forward to... Book a coach holiday with Tally Ho!

Short breaks and holidays by coach, picking up in Exeter

We all need something enjoyable to look forward to and with the popularity of the Staycation on the increase, why not book a coach holiday from your doorstep?

Tally Ho Holidays are delighted to now offer pick ups from Exeter Services.

A holiday by coach means you can set off from home, travel in comfort on our modern, comfortable coaches, taking in the scenery, arriving at your hotel refreshed and not having endured the stresses of driving, navigating, finding somewhere to park.

We send one of our...

How will hotel businesses manage a second Easter in lockdown?

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every industry, but few have been hit as hard as hospitality. While there are now reasons to be optimistic for later in the year, businesses in these industries are having to find ways to manage in the interim.

A Second Easter Under Restrictions

This is extremely challenging, especially when you consider that there are many events and holidays happening around this time of the year. Hotels and other businesses in this industry thrive on events like Mother’s Day, Easter and Bank Holidays, but now are facing the prospect of missing out...

Celebrity chef Michael Caines launches new website inviting holidaymakers to enjoy a Devon staycation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/08/2020 - 10:57am

Holidaymakers looking to spend a summer staycation in Devon will soon find all the information they need at the click of a mouse.

Celebrity chef Michael Caines MBE is spearheading a new initiative which he hopes will encourage those who would usually be planning a foreign break to look closer to home.

His new website, Destination Devon, will feature guides, reviews, tips, advice and a whole host of other information.

Michael has teamed up with publisher Nick Cooper, whose team produce a range of food and drink magazines and websites, including Food Magazine and...

New campaign launched allowing UK businesses to give back and provide masks ot those most in need

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/31/2020 - 9:42pm

Free Masketeers is designing bespoke masks for businesses using the leftover fabric from London hotel uniforms and NHS approved scrubs whilst supporting charities across the UK.

For every 100 masks ordered, 20 masks are donated to charities who need them the most.

Free Masketeers combines the skills of Lynn Mackie ( www.lynnmackie.co.uk ), who runs a renowned high-end, bespoke uniform business for the hospitality sector and Lindsay Paterson, a leadership coach working in the public affairs and comms space. The two have been firm friends for many years and combined their...

Unleashed Web showcases Devon Hotels with new Website

Martin Shelton, Managing Director of Unleashed Web Design and Digital Marketing unveiled the new www.devonhotels.com website at an event attended by hoteliers at Rendezvous Wine Bar in Exeter. The website showcases hotels and restaurants who are members of the Devon Hotels and Restaurant Association, promotes offers, highlights some of the great things to do in Devon and has valuable information for visitors.

For the hotel business, the rise of the digital age has meant a drastic change in the business landscape. Price comparison sites dominate online search results. When customers...

Devon dominates the most definitive list of the UK's greatest hotels

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/02/2018 - 8:29am

It’s official! Devon hosts the most of the UK’s favourite hotels - more than any other county outside of London.

An impressive 7% of the UK's Hoteliers’ Hotels Top 100 list feature Devon based hotels, with 4 properties being members of Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association.

Lympstone Manor in Exmouth, The Pig at Combe in Gittisham, Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa in Salcombe and Bovey Castle in Dartmoor National Park all made it on the prestigious list put together by telecommunications company, Sky, and UK business magazine for hospitality...

New leadership team for the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association

Alexandra Penn, Head of Sales at Event Exeter, University of Exeter will be taking the helm as chairman for the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association.

A Commercial Manager with over 15 years’ experience in the industry, and having been with Event Exeter since 2014, Penn brings with her a wealth of knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry.

Mark Godfrey, Managing Director of Deer Park Country House Hotel, Derek Phillips, John Wheeler, Head of Faculty at Exeter College and Jemma Mitchell, Owner of Rendezvous Wine Bar retain their positions as...

Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Assoc raise over £1,500 for charity in one evening

Members of the Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association raised over £1,500.00 for Hospitality Action at this year’s annual dinner held at the Deer Park Country House Hotel on Monday 5th March. The funds have been allocated to local heroes taking part in Le Tour de Cuisine 2018, The Cotswold Cycle Challenge on Monday 4th June 2018. Following a luxury four course feast was a raffle featuring some fantastic prizes donated by a selection of Heavenly Devon Hotels and Restaurants, including a night in the stunning Treehouse at Deer Park Country House Hotel, a night at...

Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association scoop cluster of awards

Members of Heavenly Devon Hotels and Restaurants walked away with top awards at the 2017/18 South West Tourism Excellence Awards on Thursday night (Feb 1st).

Fiona Dardé appointed as General Manager at Hotel du Vin Exeter

Boutique hotel brand Hotel du Vin has announced the appointment of Fiona Dardé as General Manager of Hotel du Vin Exeter. Fiona will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hotel, overseeing the development of the team to deliver the great food and wine the hotel is renowned for, as well as driving sales forward within the local market. A former eye infirmary, the iconic Hotel du Vin Exeter is set within a historic walled garden, a relaxing oasis for guests looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Travel expert Alastair Sawday describes the idyllic space as a “...

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