VisitEngland has announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence.
Applications included businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation providers, B&Bs, glamping operators, visitor attractions, restaurants, pubs and museums.
The 45 finalists were announced following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts.
The finalists will now go on to compete in 15 core categories at the national awards, with the Caravan and Motorhome Club announced as headline sponsors.
The awards’ categories range from the ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award’ to the ‘Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year’ and from the ‘Pub of the Year’ to the ‘Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award’ and ‘New Tourism Business of the Year.’
VisitEngland Chief Executive Patricia Yates said: “These awards celebrate the businesses and individuals in tourism across England who have delivered excellence during the last year and it is fantastic to see such an outstanding list of finalists.
“The impressive list reflects the sheer scale of innovation, quality and experiences across England’s tourism industry and I congratulate all the finalists and wish them the very best of luck.
“Millions of jobs and local economies depend on tourism and this year’s awards are also a timely opportunity to acknowledge the determination and dedication of tourism businesses as they rebuild, and continue to champion best practices and customer service excellence, providing visitors with a stand-out experience.”
In addition to the 15 core categories, which include two new awards this year – the ‘Unsung Hero Award’ and the ‘Resilience and Innovation Award,’ special awards are also being presented including an ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award,’ a ‘Travel Content Award’ and a ‘Tourism Superstar Award’.
All finalists are invited to attend the national awards ceremony being held on 8 June at the Library of Birmingham, where Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced.
For more information about the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, see www.VisitEnglandAwards.org
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