A HOTEL and hospitality group has been set up in Shepway.

Stay Folkestone is signing up members it considers are committed to providing quality graded accommodation and services for the tourist and travellers to the district. This includes hotels, restaurants and attractions.

It aims to give businesses involved in tourism a strong, united voice. The formation meeting has been held and brochures are being printed this month. A website is also being created.

The group is affiliated to Shepway Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is based at the Shearway Business Park. For more information, contact Sue Cooper on 01303 893147.