TOURISM

SAILINGSCHOOL FLIES THE FLAG

Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School was shortlisted for the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020.

Applications were put forward for national judging from businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation providers, B&Bs, glamping Cornwall has been identified as the UK’s most dog-friendly holiday destinations. Dog Friendly Retreats has created a map to show the country’s top destinations, ranked by the number of self-catering properties that welcome canine visitors. Cornwall comes out on top with 3,066 holiday homes available for dog owners and their four-legged friends. Next up is Devon and Yorkshire with 2,641 and 2,306 properties for dog-loving holidaymakers respectively. Website founder Josh Williams commented: “We’ve had great fun creating this map. Hopefully dog owners will find this interesting and use it to get ideas for their next holiday adventure.” Devoran-based Dog Friendly Retreats has the UK’s largest online collection of dog-friendly holiday properties. It lists over 24,000 pet-friendly cottages and holiday homes all over the country from the tip of Scotland to the toe of Cornwall. operators, attractions, restaurants, pubs, museums, and conference centres.

Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School, which was listed in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism category, was the sole Cornish representative among 53 finalists across 15 categories, picking up a Bronze award.

VisitEngland chief executive, Sally Balcombe, said: “These awards celebrate businesses and individuals in tourism across England who have exceeded expectations and delivered excellence during the last 18 months and it was fantastic to see such an outstanding list of finalists.” The inaugural British Airways flight from London Heathrow landed at Cornwall Airport Newquay on July 24 Passengers stepping off the plane were welcomed to the Duchy with a special Cornish gift. The route began initially as three times per week in July increasing up to a daily frequency this month. Meanwhile, the Unite union has called upon the Government to approve a two-year The ‘ultimate’ drive-in cinema experience from chef Paul Ainsworth proved a great success last month. Following the success of the Drive & Dine Theatre events held across the UK in collaboration with Chef Tom Kerridge

IN THE DOGHOUSE

One of Cornwall’s most historic sites, Bodmin Jail, is set to open next month. GO TO The unveiling of the £8.5 million redevelopment JAIL on October 1 is being proclaimed as the biggest attraction opening for 2020 in the south west.

Using state-of-the-art technology and the latest theatrical effects, the Dark Walk - a major addition to the attraction and the first of its kind in the region – will treat visitors to a “truly immersive and interactive discovery of

Cornwall’s most haunting histories”. £5 million bridging loan for BABACK IN CORNWALL the airport, to help it manage through the pandemic.

Unite regional officer, Deborah Hopkins, said: “The return of flights from Newquay to Heathrow is a step in the right direction and a much-needed shot in the arm for Cornwall’s domestic and international connectivity

following the lockdown.”

earlier in the summer, Ainsworth and his team brought a big screen concept to north Cornwall for a two-week stint at the Royal Cornwall Showground.

He said: “Locals from all over Cornwall are travelling to watch a film and enjoy some great food with us, and it has clearly been an added bonus for any holiday makers down here. It has been a challenging start to the year and I know that Drive & Dine will bring some fun to those living or holidaying in Cornwall.”