Torbay Hospitality Workshop

Torbay Hospitality Workshop

Royal Torbay Yacht ClubTorquay, England
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 from 10:30 am to 1 pm GMT
Overview

Join us in Torbay for a fun, hands-on workshop all about boosting hospitality skills and making guests happy!

Torbay Hospitality Workshop

Join us in person for the Torbay Hospitality Workshop, an engaging and informative event designed for hospitality professionals at every stage of their journey. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain practical insights, and develop skills that can make a real difference to your business.

Whether you’re an experienced operator or new to the sector, the workshop will offer valuable knowledge, fresh ideas, and actionable takeaways in a collaborative and interactive setting.

Meet the experts…

On the day, you’ll have direct access to a range of trusted professional firms, all available to offer advice, answer questions, and support hospitality businesses:

1. Business Agent: Charles Darrow

2. Mortgages & Finance: Philip Meek Mortgages

3. Legal: Kitson Boyce

4. Hospitality Consultant: Kelly Widley

5. Accounting: Accounting & General

6. English Riviera BID Company: Carolyn Custerson

7. Websites & Digital: SLIM Design

8. Booking Management: Stay Ca


Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired alongside others from the local hospitality community — and leave with practical guidance you can put into action straight away

Join us in Torbay for a fun, hands-on workshop all about boosting hospitality skills and making guests happy!

Torbay Hospitality Workshop

Join us in person for the Torbay Hospitality Workshop, an engaging and informative event designed for hospitality professionals at every stage of their journey. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain practical insights, and develop skills that can make a real difference to your business.

Whether you’re an experienced operator or new to the sector, the workshop will offer valuable knowledge, fresh ideas, and actionable takeaways in a collaborative and interactive setting.

Meet the experts…

On the day, you’ll have direct access to a range of trusted professional firms, all available to offer advice, answer questions, and support hospitality businesses:

1. Business Agent: Charles Darrow

2. Mortgages & Finance: Philip Meek Mortgages

3. Legal: Kitson Boyce

4. Hospitality Consultant: Kelly Widley

5. Accounting: Accounting & General

6. English Riviera BID Company: Carolyn Custerson

7. Websites & Digital: SLIM Design

8. Booking Management: Stay Ca


Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired alongside others from the local hospitality community — and leave with practical guidance you can put into action straight away

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Highlights

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • In-person

Location

Royal Torbay Yacht Club

12 Beacon Hill

Torquay TQ1 2BH

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Agenda

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Arrival Welcome & Introduction

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Speaker 1 - Chief Executive Office English riviera BID Company

Carolyn Custerson

The English Riviera is the UK’s Premier Resort for so many reasons and has a great future. In this talk Carolyn Custerson Chief Executive of the English Riviera BID Company shares her experience alongside sharing recommendations for businesses going forwards.

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Speaker 2 - Hospitality Consultant

Kelly Widley

Kelly Widley will be speaking on the growing importance of food and drink as a key driver for visitor choice and repeat visits to Torbay, alongside practical insights for local operators. Her session will explore current visitor trends, what different audiences are seeking from accommodation and experiences, and how high-quality, locally rooted food and drink can enhance reputation and increase visitor spend.

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