We were honored to welcome Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston MP and local MP Kevin Foster to the English Riviera yesterday. Our CEO and Chairman accompanied our guests to Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves and The 25 Boutique B&B to discuss the challenges that tourism businesses face following Covid.

Great to welcome Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston MP to our bay this morning. A great visit to Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves the oldest home in Europe and the heart of our UNESCO Geopark. #BoostTorbay #TorbayHour

Great to visit the spectacular Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
In Torquay with local MP Kevin Foster today

So much to do and see on the
English Riviera 🌴

#EscapeTheEveryday
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Visit Devon

Really enjoyed meeting Andy and Julian - justifiably proud owners of the award winning The 25 Boutique B&B - & Carolyn from VisitEngland

Lots to do and see on the English Riviera

#EscapeTheEveryday Department for Culture, Media and Sport

This am @Kents_Caveman with Nigel Huddleston MP (UK Minister for Tourism) discussing impacts of Covid19 across SW region with English Riviera CEO & chair, and Kevin Foster

English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark UNESCO UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport VisitBritain 🇬🇧 Visit Devon

We were honoured to receive a visit from Nigel Huddleston MP the Tourism Minister yesterday as part of his tour of the South West, along with Carolyn from English Riviera BID

English Riviera Visit Devon Kevin Foster Department for Culture, Media and Sport VisitEnglandBiz @VisitEngland #VEAwards2020 #EscapeTheEveryday

We are looking for #Hotels or any type of Holiday Accom. in #Torbay , #Devon or the wider area who have any space this Bank Holiday Weekend to house families who need a temporary roof over their heads following yesterdays flash floods. If you can help call Lisa on 07809 262836.

From Saturday 4 July we see further changes to COVID-19 lockdown measures. We along with English Riviera BID & Devon & Cornwall Police are urging all businesses, residents & visitors to act responsibly to ensure everyone can safely enjoy the #EnglishRiviera . orlo.uk/yF9NS #ResponsibleRiviera

To support #Torbay hospitality businesses with their recovery plans, we are offering free short term pavement cafe licences to allow them to provide outdoor seating for customers. Find out more & make an application via: orlo.uk/mML0s

English Riviera BID @TorbayTDA TorbayFSL

As the bay's MP never thought I would have to promote staying away, but during this emergency it is vital we Stay Home, Protect The NHS and Save Lives #BoostTorbay #TorbayHour

Crucial work has begun to help thousands of businesses in Torbay to access financial support during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic as we start to process £47.5m worth of grants to businesses operating locally. orlo.uk/StUYG

.Torbay Council have put together a very comprehensive Financial Support list with the details of all the financial schemes and how you can access it, including the recent Self-Employed Income Scheme: torbay.gov.uk/health-and-wel…

.Torbay Council are urgently appealing for accommodation providers to help house people finding themselves homeless as a result of C19. If you have a property to let they will pay a deposit & rent in advance & provide a dedicated point of contact for you: torbay.gov.uk/news/pr7965/

We know that COVID19 is causing concern for businesses. Please be assured that we're fully aware of the seriousness of the situation & our aim is to support Levy Payers as much as we can & to keep you well informed. Local resources & guidance: englishrivierabid.co.uk/information-ad…

The National Asian Restaurant Owners Network Awards are coming to Torquay on 30th March! The awards celebrate the successes of Asian Restaurants, but these awards are like no other!

Buy your tickets - £45 for a 3 course meal, black tie event & a night of entertainment! Email [email protected]

Come along to our Tourism Exhibition on the 18th March! 📆

✈️72 tourism businesses exhibiting
👂 ERBID Update
✒️ERBID AGM
🍽 Register as a delegate for FREE and get a FREE lunch! 👇

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We all had a wonderful night at last week's South West Tourism Awards! A HUGE well done to all the #EnglishRiviera winners:

🥇Dartmouth Steam Rail The 25 Boutique B&B
🥈Lorrens Ladies Spa & our VIC
🥉Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves Cary Arms & Spa & Reach Outdoors
🎉Commendations to DriftwoodB&B Brixham & Babbacombe Hotel
#swtawards

And that's it for the #EnglishRiviera businesses at the South West Tourism Awards! Congratulations, some very well deserved awards here tonight! Dartmouth Steam Rail The 25 Boutique B&B DriftwoodB&B Brixham Cary Arms & Spa Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves Lorrens Ladies Spa Reach Outdoors the Babbacombe Hotel and our VIC! #SWTAWARDS

Congratulations to Cary Arms & Spa for winning bronze in the Small Hotel of the Year! #SWTAWARDS

Congratulations to Dartmouth Steam Rail for winning gold in the Tourism Innovation Award #SWTAWARDS