John Wesley (1703-1791) and his brother Charles (1707-1788) brought Methodism to Cornwall during the 18thC. John Wesley in particular is credited with spreading this new religious teaching during the years 1743-86 on his many visits to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, preaching to the miners, fishermen and farmers who led hard and impoverished lives. […]

Based in Cornwall’s historic cathedral city of Truro, Cornwall-DMC is the region’s only full-service travel trade specialist. Working with inbound markets including Germany, Switzerland and the United States, we partner with travel agents and tiur operators on everything from luxury individual vacations through to larger group tour series. Our team has extensive experience in the […]

The Cornish diaspora (Cornish people who emigrated from Cornwall) are spread all around the world. The countries with the largest Cornish diaspora are, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Panama, South Africa and the Samoas. Cornish migrants were known as ‘Cousin Jacks’ and most emigrated for economic reasons, to find a better […]

Located 28 miles (45km) from the coast of Cornwall the Isles of Scilly are the most South Westerly point of the UK. A stunning archipelago of islands with white sandy beaches, azure seas and subtropical gardens it really is one our most unique natural coastal environments. Historically a destination little known overseas, in fact, even […]

At Cornwall DMC we partner with travel agents and tour operators from around the world to create products and solutions for both the group and FIT markets. As Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly’s only full-service destination management company we can offer all ground services to the travel trade in the South West of England, […]

Canada has had a close connection with Cornwall since the first Cornish people emigrated to Canada in the 16th C arriving on the coast of Newfoundland. It is estimated that in Canada there are about 20,000 people today that have Cornish Ancestry including many well-known Canadians. Cornwall, Ontario was named in 1797 after King George […]

There are many connections between America and Cornwall, and it all starts in the 17thC when the first Cornish people settled in Virginia. Many of those with Cornish ancestry are descended from the families of miners who left Cornwall in the 19th C when the once booming mining industry was in decline. More than 1/5th […]

Festivals are part of Devon life and a variety of events are held throughout the year, celebrating food, music, local crafts, history and art. There is a festival for everyone, whatever your age or interest there is plenty to enjoy on your holiday to Devon. Whether you’re a group looking to travel to one of […]