Hospitality & Tourism

Farnborough Airport's Aviator Hotel comes second in TripAdvisor awards

The Aviator Hotel in Farnborough has come second in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Hotel awards. Completed in 2008, the Aviator Hampshire was designed... READ MORE »

Hampshire Fare looks ahead to new era with fresh faces on the board

Hampshire Fare, the membership group for the food, drink and hospitality sectors in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has appointed five new board members and three... READ MORE »

New Forest Collection owner Mr Shammas hands reins to industry veterans at Rockingham Partners

The New Forest Collection hotel group has agreed a deal with hospitality management company Rockingham Partners, bringing aboard two industry veterans. Mike Lashmar and... READ MORE »

Definitely on the right tracks as The Railway Hotel is named Best Boutique Hotel in the New Forest

A Fordingbridge hotel has been named as the Best Boutique Hotel in the New Forest. The Railway Hotel was unveiled as one of the winners of the Best of British Getaways... READ MORE »

Rugby icon (and Gosport brewery director!) helps launch Hampshire Fare’s Local Produce Guide 2024

Steve Thompson MBE, England rugby legend and director of Gosport’s Power Monkey Brewing Co, joined big names from Hampshire’s food and drink scene last week. They’d... READ MORE »

Farnborough International invests in brand behind ‘unmissable family event’ The British Motor Show

Farnborough International, which hosts the town’s annual airshow among other events, has acquired a 48 per cent stake in Automotion Events. The Salisbury business has... READ MORE »

Isle be back! Star chef Robert Thompson MBE set to head up new Ryde eatery as Thompson’s relocates

This spring will see the launch of RTCaféGrill at the Royal Maritime House in Ryde, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a laid-back vibe. The venue features a long... READ MORE »

Family-friendly New Forest hotel set to reopen following major forest-inspired makeover

A New Forest hotel, once a hunting lodge for King Charles II, will once again open its doors to visitors this April following extensive renovation works. New Park Manor... READ MORE »

New investment group to support Hampshire businesses launched by Rockwater

A new business investment group has been launched with up to £350,000 available to early-stage companies showing strong growth. Rockwater Angels is the brainchild of... READ MORE »

From Kensington Palace to the V&A, Twilight Trees have been lighting up places & faces for 10 years

It all started with a single light-up tree back in 2014, but Susie Reid Thomas always had big ambitions for Twilight Trees – her bespoke installation business. “I... READ MORE »