We caught up with Hayley Johnson from the Grand Hotel Torquay to find out more about their company and exhibiting at the British Tourism & Travel Show.
Tell us a bit about your organisation:
Perched above the sparkling waters of the English Riviera, The Grand Hotel Torquay is an iconic coastal landmark where timeless elegance meets warm, professional hospitality. Set within a magnificent Victorian building and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, the hotel commands sweeping views across Torbay, offering guests a truly memorable sense of place from the moment they arrive.
Steeped in history and character, The Grand Hotel has been welcoming guests for generations. Among its most famous visitors was Agatha Christie, who chose the hotel for her honeymoon in 1914 — a testament to its enduring appeal and romantic charm.
Long regarded as a favourite for group travel and touring guests, The Grand Hotel offers a relaxed, comfortable, and well-organised stay from arrival to departure. The hotel’s experienced team understands the specific needs of tour operators and group organisers, priding themselves on delivering a smooth, dependable, and hassle-free experience.
Ideally located in the heart of Torquay, The Grand Hotel is perfectly placed for exploring the area’s many attractions. With its rich heritage, stunning setting, and commitment to exceptional hospitality, The Grand Hotel Torquay continues to charm guests — just as it has for over a century.
Tell us what your visitors can see on your stand:
This winter, The Grand Hotel Torquay is delighted to launch two exciting new mid-week group experiences, combining seasonal indulgence, engaging entertainment, and the timeless charm of the English Riviera.
Turkey & Tinsel by the Sea offers a festive escape without the crowds. This indulgent four-night mid-week break captures the magic of the season with mulled wine welcomes, beautifully prepared dinners, live entertainment, and themed Christmas and New Year celebrations.
For those who enjoy intrigue and interactive fun, our Winter Murder Mystery Break delivers a week of suspense, laughter, and relaxation. Guests arrive to a warm welcome and three-course dining before immersing themselves in a thrilling Murder Mystery Evening complete with welcome drinks and theatrical entertainment.
Running in November 2026 and February 2027, both breaks have been thoughtfully created with tour operators in mind, offering well-paced itineraries, quality dining, engaging evening entertainment, and dependable service throughout.
Why is exhibiting at the British Tourism & Travel Show an unmissable opportunity for you?
Exhibiting at the British Tourism & Travel Show is an unmissable opportunity for us to connect directly with the UK’s leading group travel buyers and tour operators — our key audience. As a trusted coastal hotel with a strong heritage and proven experience in group travel, BTTS provides the ideal platform to showcase our reliability, service standards, and exciting new group-focused products.
The show allows us to strengthen existing relationships, build new commercial partnerships, and present our latest themed and seasonal breaks to buyers actively planning future programmes. With unrivalled visibility within the group travel sector, exhibiting at BTTS supports forward bookings, raises brand awareness, and reinforces our position as a dependable and established choice for group travel.