Tourism Awards - South West

23/06/2024

⭐ In twelve hours the 2024 tourism awards will close in , , , and (incorporating and ) and and .

⏩So head over to the websites in the bio and submit your tourism awards entries now, then sit back and relax ☕🍷🍰 😊.

Don't miss out or you will have to wait until 2025 to get rewarded for how brilliant you are🎉!

🏆 Here are a few benefits of entering - you have 12 hours, so there is still time.

☑It is free!
☑Receive feedback: Gain insights for business development and improvement
☑Boost Credibility: Show your visitors how great you are
☑Increase Visibility: Attract more customers through media exposure
☑Networking Opportunities: Connect with our fabulous sponsors, industry leaders and your peers
☑Motivate Your Team: Celebrate and inspire your hardworking staff. Don't forget if you have Unsung Heroes in your team there is an award for them too and just one question to answer.

22/06/2024

🥇🥇 Only 24 hours left to enter the tourism awards! 🥇🥇

Don't miss your last chance to showcase your excellence and gain the recognition you deserve.

🌟 Submit your entry into the , , , and (incorporating and ) and and Tourism Awards now!

They close at midnight tomorrow 23 June.

22/06/2024

Whatever you are doing this weekend, don't forget to submit your awards entries by midnight Sunday 23 June.

Good luck and

22/06/2024

Can you spot the Spectacled bear? ⭐Larry from multi-award-winning Noah's Ark Zoo Farm sharing the news that the in , , , and (incorporating and ) and and are closing TOMORROW ⭐ So please don't forget to press submit before midnight on 23 June🤞 .

21/06/2024

, well I live at work so have no choice and am busy monitoring awards entries, answering queries, preparing socials, sleeping on the sofa, eating, or simply staring at my human, it's all in a day's work Am counting down to midnight on Sunday 23 June when the awards close and I can sleep a whole lot more.

⭐Don't forget if you run an amazing tourism business you have this weekend to enter the 2024 Dog-Friendly Business of the Year award in the , , , and (incorporating and ) and and

🥇Make sure you submit your entry by midnight 23 June, now let the snoozing commence

21/06/2024

If you are based in you have two chances to be a winner 🏆🏆🏆

In addition to entering the , & , businesses are also encouraged to enter the , which have a huge range of categories and importantly offer the chance for onward nomination to the national VisitEngland awards – the entry deadline for this is Sunday, 23rd June 2024.

https://www.dorsettourismawards.org.uk

21/06/2024

😎 Whatever you are doing this weekend don't forget to submit your final tourism awards entries by midnight this Sunday 23 June.
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The awards are all about excellence so if your hotel, cafe, restaurant, attraction, experience or event is the best in the South West you should enter these awards. There are also categories for Unsung Hero, international, wedding and business venue, spas, glamping, camping and holiday parks, dog friendly, in Cornwall Wildlife Friendly and in Somerset Age-Friendly Business of the Year.

So don't miss out and press submit before it is too late! Link to free online entry in bio.

21/06/2024

🍾Did you know it is 🍾

👏This year we have two wineries supporting the tourism awards and we wanted to thank them both.

🥇Aldwick Estate is a family-owned business with award-winning wines that represents North Somerset on national and international stages. They are sponsoring the and Events Award.

🥇Knightor Winery offer exceptional English Wines and are set above St Austell Bay, with two vineyards on the south coast. They are sponsoring of the Year in

🙏Massive thank you to them and we look forward to enjoying their wine with all the winners on arrival at the Tourism Awards Ceremonies later in the year.

They are two of the many sponsors that make the Tourism Awards possible, thank you to them all 👏👏👏👏

To take part in the celebrations make sure you get your entry in to this year's awards before 23 June, THIS SUNDAY. FREE online entry in bio.

20/06/2024

🤩 Who wants a reason to celebrate their success?

⭐Tourism and Hospitality businesses from across South West England can enter the awards up until this Sunday 23 June at midnight to show the region why they are the best.

👉There are categories for all types of businesses small and large and if you win there is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all your hard work at one of the awards ceremonies later in the year. Details, dates and free online entry on the websites in the bio.

🏆Don't miss out and make sure you submit your entries by this Sunday 23 June, good luck.

The awards schemes run in England , , , and (incorporating and ) and and

20/06/2024

🌞 Happy Summer Solstice 🌞

😎 Hope the sun is shining on you wherever you are in stunning South West of England

19/06/2024

☑ Do you want to get free independent feedback about your tourism/hospitality business?

👉 Just over half of entrants surveyed by VisitEngland in 2023, about why they entered the tourism awards, did so to get feedback/benchmarking.

🏆 There is still time to get your entries into the 2024 Tourism awards across South West England, in , , , and (incorporating and ) and and and every entrant gets free feedback.

⌚ Online entry closes this Sunday 23 June at midnight.

⭐ Links to all schemes in bio or you can access here www.southwesttourismawards.org.uk

19/06/2024

Who doesn't love a Spectacled bear ❤

Introducing one of the four (Rasu, Madidi, Beni and Tuichi, am sure can tell us who this was 🥰) we met at the multi award winning yesterday read more about them here https://www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/our-zoo/animals/spectacled-bear/

Don't forget if you want to join this exclusive group of South West award-winning and businesses you must get your entry in by this Sunday 23 June.

19/06/2024

It was truly an honour to visit our friends to celebrate their 25th birthday 🎂, surrounded by wonderfully warm people, and to hear about the next stage of their journey. Thank you to Larry and his brilliant team and fantastic animals⭐

18/06/2024

☑ Do you want help motivating and recruiting staff in your and business?

VisitEngland carried out a survey of all entrants in the tourism awards and last year found 42% of them entered for this very reason.

To reward your staff choose from:
👉In the Future of Hospitality Award kindly sponsored by NFU Mutual New Forest and Bournemouth. This special award recognises businesses that are and developing hospitality stars of the future, providing clear and inspiring structured career paths. Marsham Court Hotel, shown were last years winners.

👉The Unsung Hero Award is run in all counties, , , , and (incorporating and ) and and is for those team members you know who go above and beyond their day job to ensure visitors have just the best experience. You can nominate them by answering just one question, but make sure you submit your entry online (link in bio) before Sunday 23 June.

Good luck ⭐⭐

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17/06/2024

The and Tourism Award recognises and businesses that excel in providing an inclusive customer experience, particularly for those with accessibility requirements. Image of the and 2023 Gold winner WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, taken by Clem Stevens. Read about their accessibility and inclusivity here www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/plan-your-visit/accessibility.

There is still time to compete in the 2024 Awards across the South West but your final entry must be submitted by midnight on 23 June, this Sunday.

This category is free and open to all business types.

Why not take a look and start your entry today

️www.southwesttourismawards.org.uk/how-to-enter/enter-now

Good luck

17/06/2024

⭐Why did 51%* of last years and businesses enter the Tourism Awards⭐

👉For the chance to go on and compete in the national VisitEngland Tourism for Excellence Awards

Entering the tourism awards in South West England (in the core categories below) before 23 June (this Sunday) is the only way to take part in the national Visit England Awards for Excellence in 2025 as the winners shown here did from , , , , , and in 2024

You complete one entry form via link in bio (it's free) and the winners from these categories will automatically be submitted to the VisitEngland completion in 2025.

VisitEngland Categories
1. Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award (VE)
2. Business Events Venue of the Year (VE)
3. Taste of England incorporates Café/Tearoom of the Year Casual Dining Award and Restaurant of the Year
4. Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year (VE)
5. Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award (VE)
6. International Tourism Award (VE)
7. Large Hotel of the Year (VE)
8. Large Visitor Attraction of the Year (VE)
9. New Tourism Business Award (VE)
10. B&B and Guest House of the Year (VE)
11. Pub of the Year (VE)
12. Self Catering Accommodation of the Year (VE)
13. Small Hotel of the Year (VE)
14. Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (VE)
15. Experience of the Year incorporates Spa and Wellbeing and Active and Learning Experience
16. Unsung Hero Award (VE)

The following are run locally in all schemes (exceptions in brackets)
17. Age Friendly (Bristol Bath and Somerset Only)
18. Dog Friendly Business of the Year
19. Future of Hospitality (Dorset only)
20. Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
21. Visitor Information Service of the Year
22. Wedding Venue of the Year
23. Wildlife Friendly (Cornwall only)

*Survey carried out by VisitEngland to all entrants in 2023

16/06/2024

⌚ The tourism awards across South West England , , , and (incorporating and ) and and are closing on 23 June.

⭐So just one week left to submit your entries to prove to your customers just how brilliant you are. Free online entry via link in bio

👉Previous entrants have told us they are great for business; PR, staff motivation and business development as everyone gets free feedback so don't delay and get your entry in today.

🌟If you have any questions just get in touch or book your slot (email us via link in bio) for a free online Q and A on 18 June.

15/06/2024

Do you have the best staff and the best tourism or hospitality business in South West England?

Have a quick read to discover the benefits of entering the awards!

Free online entry is via link in bio. Any questions do get in touch.

They close on 23 June.

15/06/2024

This brilliant cafe Upwey Wishing Well won Gold in the Dorset Tourism Awards , congratulations to them.

Do you want to compete in the 2024 awards?

They are free to enter online but be quick they close on 23 June. Good luck.

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀!
🌟 We're a finalist in the CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR category at the 2023/24 Dorset Tourism Awards, sponsored by Dorset Tea! 🎉

The big reveal will happen on February 1, 2024, at Weymouth Pavilion. We can't wait!

A huge thank you to our amazing team and all of you who've supported us. You make it all possible!

Check out all the finalists here: dorsettourismawards.org.uk/winners

Let's keep our fingers crossed for the win! 🤞✨ Tourism Awards - South West

14/06/2024

Do you offer brilliant experiences in South West England?

Have you entered the 2024 Experience of the year award?

The awards in are free to ever but be quick they close on 23 June online entry in bio, good luck 🏆🏆

14/06/2024

Are you the best Spa in the South West? Or have you visited one that was just outstanding - then please share this with them?

If you run the best Spa in the South West you must get your entry in to the 2024 , , , and (including and ), and and tourism awards for Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year before 23 June.

This award recognises providers of memorable and immersive experiences or activities for visitors to participate in. Entries are welcome from , breaks, health , and more. Each application must relate to one named experience only.

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your exceptional experience and gain the recognition you deserve!

FREE online entry via link in bio, close on 23 June. Good luck

13/06/2024

❔Where are your favourite places to eat in the South West?

Make sure you share this with them so they can get the recognition and reward they deserve by entering the tourism awards. Separate schemes operate in each county and there is a link to them all in the bio. Entry is free and winning offers so many benefits ie increased business, great PR and much more.

If you offer exceptional food, drink and service you could enter:

☕Café/Tearoom of the Year

🍽Casual Dining Award including bistro, diner, pizza restaurant, fish and chip restaurant, grill etc.

🥃Pub of the Year

🍷Restaurant of the Year

Winners go directly to compete in the Visit England Awards and you only have to fill in one form. This year both The Peterville Inn and The Acorn Inn won Gold and Silver at the national VisitEngland awards and now have the recognition of being the best in the Country 🏆🏆

13/06/2024

🌞 If you run a fantastic , or read on 👇

It doesn't matter if you are a tiny site with a few pitches or a huge holiday park there are three opportunities for you to enter the tourism awards and get the recognition you deserve.

Choose from:
👉 Camping & Caravanning Park of the Year - parks & sites that provide exceptional guest experiences across static vans, tents & touring pitches and more.
👉 Glamping Business of the Year - for businesses that provide exceptional guest experiences across glamping sites, shepherd's huts and more.
👉Holiday Park of the Year - holiday parks, sites and villages that provide exceptional guest experiences across static vans, touring pitches and more with a wide range of facilities and entertainment making the park self-contained

Free online entry in the bio, just chose the scheme where your business is located. Make sure you get your application in before closing on 23 June.

13/06/2024

Do you work in a brilliant information centre?

Have you thought about entering the Visitor Information Service Awards in , , , and (including and ), and and ?

⭐Showcase your excellence: Highlight the and information you provide to visitors
⭐Gain more recognition: Raise your profile by being acknowledged as offering the
⭐Motivate your team: Celebrate your team's hard work and dedication, inspiring them to continue delivering .

Free online entry details in bio, close on 23 June 🌟 it's free 🏆

11/06/2024

The Tourism Awards close for all entries on 23 June.

If you have any last-minute queries we are offering a free online Q and A drop in session on 18 June for entrants.

Places are limited, to secure your slot please email us, details in bio.

If you can't make it but have questions do get in touch as we are here to help.

Good luck.

11/06/2024

Pub of the year The Peterville Inn 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

10/06/2024

Are you a brilliant tourism business in ? Have you entered the tourism awards yet? Free online entry in bio close on 23 June, good luck 🏆

10/06/2024

Congratulations 🏆🏆

10/06/2024

😊 We truly hope that all the winners have been celebrating all weekend, and still are 🎉after their victory last week at the glittering VisitEngland awards ceremony

Here they are in all their glory, congratulations to them all🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆.

🌟B&B and Guest House of the Year Bossington Hall, Luxury Bed and Breakfast Somerset
🌟Large Visitor Attraction of the Year WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre Gloucestershire
🌟New Tourism Business of the Year Sleepy Owl Devon
🌟Pub of the Year The Acorn Inn Dorset The Peterville Inn Cornwall
🌟Self Catering Accommodation of the Year My Cottages in St Ives Cornwall and Sleepy Owl Devon
🌟Small Hotel of the Year THE PIG Hotel at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
🌟Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Nothe Fort (operated by Weymouth Civic Society), Dorset

Don't forget to compete at the national awards you first have to win in your county , , , and (including and ), and and . FREE online entry via links in bio, close on 23 June.

You can enter as many as you are eligible for. Those marked with VE below link to the VisitEngland Awards, so next year it could be you!

Take a look 👇

 Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award (VE)
 Active or Learning Experience of the Year (VE)
 Age Friendly (Bristol Bath and Somerset Only)
 Business Events Venue of the Year (VE)
 Café/Tearoom of the Year (VE Taste of England)
 Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year (VE)
 Casual Dining Award (VE Taste of England)
 Dog Friendly Business of the Year
 Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award (VE)
 Future of Hospitality (Dorset only)
 International Tourism Awards (VE)
 Large Hotel of the Year (VE)
 Large Visitor Attraction of the Year (VE)
 New Tourism Business Award (VE)
 B&B and Guest House of the Year (VE)
 Pub of the Year (VE)
 Restaurant of the Year (VE Taste of England)
 Self Catering Accommodation of the Year (VE)
 Small Hotel of the Year (VE)
 Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (VE)
 Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year (VE)
 Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
 Unsung Hero Award (VE)
 Wildlife Friendly (Cornwall only)
 Visitor Information Service of the Year
 Wedding Venue of the Year

09/06/2024

👉Only two weeks left to submit your entries for the 2024 tourism awards in , , , and (including and ), and and !

⭐This is your golden ticket to compete nationally at the VisitEngland Awards in 2024 (if you win in certain categories). Read about this year's nine amazing winners here www.southwesttourismawards.org.uk 🏆

☑ Remember, you can enter as many categories as you're eligible for, and the best part? It's absolutely FREE! Get those entries in and get the reward you deserve.