With UK staycations forecast to be massive this year, continuing uncertainty overseas and the recent VAT cut by the Chancellor on family based attractions, local tourism and hospitality businesses have a unique opportunity to capture the holiday market.

To help businesses maximise their reach, publishers of this website and newspaper have joined the "Summer Sorted" multimedia advertising opportunity for local businesses. The campaign offers an all-in-one promotional package across 11 market leading newspapers and websites covering Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire and South Wales. Advertisers in ‘Summer Sorted" can instantly connect with massive local audiences of more than 120,000 newspaper readers and 350,000 website users.

"Summer Sorted" is specifically tailored for the Tourism and Hospitality sector and aims to drive visits, footfall and bookings for

  • Attractions & Leisure: Tourist attractions, museums, zoos, and amusement parks.
  • Hospitality: Restaurants, pubs, and hotels.
  • Accommodation: Campsites and caravan parks.
  • Entertainment: Festivals, events, shows, and exhibitions.

Premium Multimedia Packages & Deadlines

Every booking in "Summer Sorted" includes print advertising space in each of the 11 newspapers, plus a link in an online feature article in the Summer Sorted supplement published simulataneously in the weeks commencing June 22 2026 and July 20 2026.

Prices start from £139 for a single insertion and £209 for both insertions - with two different packages available.

Space is strictly limited for "Summer Sorted".

Chris Fox, sales director for our Wales and Borders titles, commented "We are really pleased with the interest from local tourism and hospitality businesses in this area who want to be part of "Summer Sorted".

“Advertisers can reach a massive audience of nearly 500,000 people across the South West and South Wales through this website and newspaper with a single, brilliant value investment starting from just £139.

“We know that many consumers will be staying in the UK this year and our supplement offers a unique way to reach thousands of potential customers."

To book your space, contact your local advertising representative or email the team directly at [email protected].