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Isambard Brunel Experience

THA — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:27:00 +0000

Experience the Engineering Genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Visit the Historic Brunel Sites in South Devon.

Based in Torquay, Devon.

Three nights Bed and Breakfast in 4 star Guest Accommodation Optional dinner

2 days of guided coach tours of brunel rail and engineering sites including the Starcross atmospheric Railway

plus a visit to Brunel Manor and gardens.

Dinner and exhibition at Torquay Museum

Arrive Tuesday 6^th May. Depart Friday 9^th May 2008

Total Price £195.00 per person

(optional dinner £17.00 per person) (single Supplement £17.00 per night)

Contact 01803 605808

First Members Surgery

THA — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:14:00 +0000

Place Osborne Hotel

In attendance, Executive Members, Simon Lever, Roy Sundholm ,Adam Millward,

Gordon Oliver and members, representing eight hotels.

The subject of online booking provided an interesting subject of the first THA members surgery.

With the internet in general, and online booking in particular now playing such a crucial part of attracting new business, the open exchange of information between all participants proved a helpful and rewarding experience for all involved.

All attendees agreed that it had been a useful and enjoyable exercise and would be happy to continue and expand these surgeries.

A suggestion for the next surgery was buying, but as usual we are open to all legal suggestions.

CALL FOR BUSINESSES TO BACK BAY'S OLYMPIC EFFORT

THA — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:07:00 +0000

A rallying cry has been sent out for people to get behind Torbay's participation in the Olympics run-up.

The ...

REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT TO MAKE TRAINING CAMP GUIDE

THA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:05:00 +0000

Torbay has managed to get five venues listed in the London 2012 pre-games training camp guide. This is a remarkable ...

OLYMPIAN EFFORT WILL PUT TORBAY ON THE MAP

THA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:04:00 +0000

Congratulations to the team working hard to bring Olympic training to Torbay ahead of the 2012 Games.In a month when ...

GAMES GUIDE SUCCESS FOR BAY

THA — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Torbay won 'gold' yesterday when the Government announced its list of successful applicants included in the official 2012 Olympics brochure....

BAY TOURISM LEADERS URGED TO LOBBY PM

THA — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:04:00 +0000

South West Tourism says Torbay businesses must lobby the Prime Minister if they want better travel links with the rest ...

POSITIVE VIBE FROM TRADERS AT TOURISM FAIR

THA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Showbiz razzmatazz kicked off one of Torbay's biggest tourism events.

Mayor Nick Bye was joined by two leggy Princess Theatre ...

ASSOCIATION RECOGNISES STUDENTS' ACHIEVEMENTS

THA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:00:00 +0000
This article is an excerpt from the Herald Express

Tourism Strategy Report

THA — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:44:00 +0000

The following is a recent email discussion with Adrian Saunders MP

Dear Adrian,

We understand that there is new ...

Annual Scholarship Awards

THA — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:43:00 +0000

In December, the members celebrated the Annual Scholarship Awards. Mr Gordon Oliver, along with the Association President, Mrs Sylvia Rew, ...

Latest Tourism Update

THA — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:29:00 +0000
Preview of Torre Abbey Mansion & The revival of the historic Cowes – Torquay International Power Boat Race.

Chairman’s Comments, January/February

THA — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:02:00 +0000

Dear Members,

Firstly, on behalf of the Executive, may I wish you all a very happy and prosperous New ...

Hospitality award for Living Coasts chef

THA — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:05:00 +0000

A young Torquay chef has won a top local catering award.

Calum Williams, trainee chef at Living Coasts, has been ...

MOVE TO KEEP £5M CONFERENCE IN BAY

THA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:28:00 +0000

A decision on whether the £5million bin men's conference will stay in Paignton is expected in the New Year.

Organisers ...

MAYOR IN TALKS ON TOURISM DRIVE

THA — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:09:00 +0000

Torbay's hoteliers are planning for a bright future.

Mayor Nick Bye recently had a private meeting with Torbay Hospitality Association's ...

One Year On!

THA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:13:00 +0100

It’s over a year since Prunella Scales re-launched the new Best Western Hotel Gleneagles in Torquay on 18 September, 2007. ...

Torbay Hoteliers Visit Murder Manor

THA — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:10:00 +0100

Earlier this week the National Trust hosted a visit from Torquay’s hoteliers to Agatha Christie's former holiday home, Greenway House. ...

Hollywood Sets Sail For Torquay

THA — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:16:00 +0100

Sea-faring fans and film buffs in Torquay welcomed a special nautical visitor to the town at the weekend. The tall ...

The Doctor and Donna book a date with Agatha Christie.

THA — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:18:00 +0100

Filming is underway for Series Four of Doctor Who, with Catherine Tate reprising her role as Donna, the runaway bride ...