Visit Somerset: For Business

12/06/2026

VisitEngland is launching its "My Coast Has The Most" campaign from 29 June to 5 July 2026, encouraging LVEP destinations, businesses and local organisations to celebrate the unique places, people and experiences found along England's coastline. Selected content will be amplified across VisitEngland's national channels, providing an excellent opportunity for wider exposure.

Details here: https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/business/latest-news/visit-england-my-coast-has-the-most%E2%80%A6-campaign

04/06/2026

🫵DO YOU LIKE PUBS?🫵

Have you ever thought about how much we rely on our local pubs, cafés, and restaurants? They’re the backdrop to our catch-ups, our celebrations, and our communities. But right now, the industry is really struggling.

Chef Tom Kerridge is stepping up to help change that by leading the campaign. He’s pushing for a much fairer 10% VAT rate for the hospitality sector.

Here’s the reality: lots of other European countries already step up to support their hospitality industries with lower VAT rates, but the UK is lagging behind. Dropping the rate to 10% isn't just about saving businesses—it’s about protecting the jobs of the people who work there, supporting local suppliers, and keeping our high streets alive.

If you've got a favorite local pub or a café you'd be heartbroken to lose, please take a minute to stand with them and sign the petition.

Let's help keep their doors open. 🍻☕️

The link to sign the petition is in the comments.

Thank you. 🫶

Somerset CAMRA

04/06/2026

The punishment of business continues by those who should support it in order to provide employment.

'People will only pay so much for a pint, and we're right on the edge of pricing ourselves out'

29/04/2026

Visit Somerset had a superb networking evening yesterday courtesy of the Swan Hotel in Wells under the excellent and generous hospitality of General Manager Gordon Harby. The Swan is owned by the Coaching Inn Group who now also own the George & Pilgrims in Glastonbury and making a large investment there.

These events are really gaining traction and in this people-focussed sector it means useful benefits and opportunities are being realised.

Our next event will be at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, courtesy of Visit Somerset director Anthony Brunt - Monday 18th May, 5.30pm-7.30pm.

Anthony has an unrivalled knowledge of tourism in West Somerset and Exmoor and continually develops and hosts a wide range of experiences.

Details and booking here -https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/1983241391389/details

17/04/2026

Latest newsletter from Visit Somerset

As your representative body, we are working harder than ever to champion the interests of our members and the wider industry during these challenging times, and we need your voice to do it effectively.Your responses will directly inform our lobbying priorities and help ensure that the issues affecti...

16/04/2026

Learn to Present to Camera with Confidence. Want to feel more confident speaking on camera and sharing your message clearly? Join a practical, hands-on workshop with professional broadcaster Sasha, designed to help you present yourself or your organisation with impact.

Workshop Dates: Friday 24 April & Friday 20 November
www.somersetfilm.com/whats-on/pr-media-building-confidence

01/04/2026

Somerset Tourism Awards now open for entry
https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/business/latest-news/tourism-awards-now-open-–-free-to-enter-–-close-31

25/03/2026

The Growth Hub is delivering a FREE Somerset High Street Growth Programme this week.

This free retail support week, exclusively for Somerset Businesses, consists of Lunch and Learn Webinars with a marketing focus and an in-person Retail Marketing Bootcamp in Taunton. Businesses can book one or more sessions or the whole week

The Lunch and Learn Webinars will be delivered via TEAMS on 12.30pm - 1.30pm.

24th - Local Marketing That Actually Works
25th - What Your Numbers Are Really Telling You
26th - Building Repeat Customers on the High Street
The in person Retail Marketing Bootcamp takes place on Friday 27th March from 9.30am - 1pm at Taunton Meeting House, Bath Place, Taunton.

Somerset High Street Growth Programme | Free retail support week |23rd - 27th March 2026 | Somerset Businesses Only | 4 x Lunch & Learn Webinars & in person Marketing Bootcamp in Taunton

10/03/2026

Visitor economy businesses in and around Wellington are able to join a fully-funded initiative on the Visit Somerset website, along with social media support, courtesy of Wellington Town Council.
On Tuesday 24th March, there will be an information evening at the King's Arms Community Hub, where you can also network with similar businesses - reserve your place here - https://bit.ly/4svUQwd

09/03/2026

Our networking evenings for visitor economy businesses returns this year, starting on Monday 23rd March at ACEarts in Somerton - 5.30pm-7.30pm. A chance for informal catching up with fellow hospitality and retail enterprises. Membership of Visit Somerset is not required.

Free session for visitor economy businesses in Somerset