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Potato Peel Pie film has recipe for success


VisitGuernsey saw a “significant uplift” in holiday bookings following the release of the film The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society in UK cinemas during April. As well as extra traffic to visitguernsey.com, the film inspired a bookings spike for C. I. Travel Group and Opodo. Directed by Mike Newell (Four


Weddings and a Funeral) and starring Lily James (Downton Abbey, Darkest Hour), The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society grossed £5 million within a few weeks of its release. VisitGuernsey has capitalised on the film by securing an incremental £330,000 of investment devoted to driving interest and tourism growth. Mike Hopkins, director of


marketing and tourism at VisitGuernsey, said: “As well as bringing the island to new audiences, the film is reigniting interest from those who have perhaps not visited


Guernsey for a while and are reminded by the film of the genuine warmth of its residents and unique charm of the island. “We are delighted to see such initial positive response and impact and will be continuing to work hard to maintain this momentum.” Beverley Scarr, short-haul general manager at Premier Holidays, added: “We’ve seen significant


Hauteville House secures €3m for major renovation


Hauteville House, the former home of Victor Hugo on Guernsey, will reopen in 2019 after a year-long restoration. The attraction has secured €3 million from The Pinault Collection, towards the €3.6 million project. The remainder is financed by Paris Musées and the Heritage Foundation. The work will restore the


residence to its original appearance, modernise public facilities, improve accessibility and enhance the visitor experience. Hauteville House usually


welcomes 20,000 visitors a year between April and September.


interest in Guernsey following the release of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and our campaign to support the film. “Feedback from our key agents has been very positive; those who have seen the film really enjoyed it as it gave them an insight into what Guernsey was like during the Second World War.” visitguernsey.com


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Guernsey gears up for eventful summer and autumn


Guernsey festival-goers have plenty of choice during the peak and shoulder seasons, with annual highlights including Alderney Week, Sark Root Festival, Autumn Walking Festival and Tennerfest. Alderney Week (August 4-11) features


It is where Hugo wrote some of his most famous works including Les Misérables, Toilers of the Sea, The Man Who Laughs and The Legend of the Ages. Visitors to Guernsey can still explore Hugo’s life on Guernsey at events including Hugo – Visions in Exile at Guernsey Museum (until September 16). museums.gov.gg/gmag


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live music and entertainment for children, as well as parties, carnivals and events such as glass-bottom kayaking, tennis tournaments, nature walks and film nights. This year it marks its 70th anniversary with a ‘Myths and Legends’ theme. Sark Root Festival (September 14-16)


celebrates the land, sea and community of Sark and neighbouring islands Alderney and Herm. Visitors can enjoy live


Alderney week


music, local food and creative workshops. The Autumn Walking Festival


(September 15-30) offers morning, afternoon and evening guided walks exploring the islands and learning from local experts about their history and attractions. Tennerfest (October 1-November 11)


offers foodies the chance to sample meals at special fixed prices (from £10 for a two-course meal) on Guernsey and the sister islands of Sark and Alderney. alderneyweek.net sarkrootsfestival.com tennerfest.com visitguernsey.com


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