All the latest from around both regions POB HOTELS WITH PROPERTIES IN DEVON AND CORNWALL ANNOUNCES BRAND AMBASSADOR The latest brand ambassador for PoB Hotels, the architect, designer and presenter George Clarke encourages guests to live an inspired life. Whether travellers are marvelling at nature’s beauty, carving out moments for wellness and tranquillity, embracing the simple pleasures of a delicious meal, or simply relishing the present moment, there’s no better place to do this than one of Britain’s most magical hotels with properties in Devon and Cornwall as well as nationwide. These include Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa, The Headland Hotel & Spa, The Nare Hotel and Bovey Castle. PoB Hotels recently announced its latest brand ambassador: national treasure George Clarke. Through his ambassadorship with PoB Hotels, George will celebrate all things modern design and architecture. With this in mind, PoB Hotels is encouraging guests to find their inspiration and live their best life through their new campaign: An Inspired Life. Incorporating their distinguished collection of the finest independent hotels across the British Isles, PoB Hotels are creating experiences for guests designed by what inspires them most, via their recently launched PoB Breaks, and working with renowned ambassadors to tell their stories of inspiration. Of the partnership, George Clarke, PoB Hotels’ latest Ambassador, says: “When the PoB Hotels team approached me they had one question: what inspires you? While of course on the surface level, it is architecture and design that pique my interest, I was surprised by just how inspiring some of these historic hotels and their owners were. I’m thrilled to share my inspiration with other guests, and hopefully inspire them to appreciate those little design and architectural details during their stays.” https://pobhotels.com NEWS BOVEY CASTLE WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD A five-star boutique hotel in Devon has been named one of the best small hotels in the UK for the second time in a decade. The Eden Hotel Collection – which operates Bovey Castle in Dartmoor – has been named Small Hotel Group of the Year at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards that highlight the very best in British hospitality, honouring achievements across fifteen categories, reflecting the industry’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental responsibility. Eden was recognised for its consistency in quality and service delivery and for the excellent work around its employee experience, as well as its efforts in tackling sustainability. Eden’s award win follows a year that has seen the business invest more than £3 million in venue refurbishments and colleague welfare initiatives plus adopting sustainability projects around food production. Investment has also stretched to its 500-strong workforce, including the launch of an app-based employee recognition programme called The Happy Hub, which includes activities that help to promote positivity such as the ability to recognise a colleague with an e-card, an employee of the month, and monetary recognitions for long service. For guests, Eden is also starting its Inspired By programme which brings to life the story of each hotel’s character for visitors while at the same time focusing on growing its produce on-site and utilising local suppliers has also continued to develop. This complements the collection’s ability to recycle 100 per cent of its waste, with 30 per cent directly recycled, 50 per cent converted into renewable energy, and 20 per cent processed by anaerobic digestion. Dean Gunston, general manager at Bovey Castle, said: “It takes something special to be recognised in this way by the AA, and it comes just a few months after we clinched gold for Large Hotel of the Year in both the South West Tourism Excellence Awards and the Devon Tourism Awards.” Dean adds, “We are extremely proud of this award as there has been a monumental effort from people throughout our team to raise the bar regarding the visitor experience and further establish Bovey as a special place to visit.” Mark Chambers, managing director at The Eden Hotel Collection, said: “The AA Hospitality Awards are the holy grail for any hospitality business, so to be recognised as the best in our field for the second time in a decade is a testament to our people and the consistent delivery of excellence across all of our hotels.” Mark adds, “As a business, everything we do feeds into providing the highest possible quality of service – from investing in our facilities, through to helping our people to be the best versions of themselves in terms of their skillsets, but also supporting them with everyday life, too. Reputation and recommendations are key tools for success for any hospitality business, so this latest award win provides a fantastic launchpad for each of our five hotels to build on the great work they are already doing in their communities to attract guests from the local area and further afield.” Simon Numphud, managing director at AA Media, expressed his pride in the resilience and creativity shown by the UK’s hospitality sector in 2024, “This incredible celebration is a true testament to the strength and innovation within our industry. The dedication and excellence demonstrated by all the hospitality teams have been inspiring. Congratulations to all the winners, nominees, and new Rosette holders for their remarkable contributions.” www.edenhotelcollection.com Nearlywed 9 LOCAL NEWS
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