Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards finalists announced

After three months of judging, 55 finalists have been announced for this year’s Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards. 

They will all have to wait until 1 December for the Awards Ceremony at the Winter Gardens in Weston Super Mare, to discover whether they have won Gold, Silver or Bronze awards. A further 4 will receive Commended status.

Image: Bath city centre skyline 

Kathryn Davis, Director of Tourism, Visit West, said “On behalf of the Visit West team, I am delighted to congratulate all finalists in these highly competitive awards.  Last year, Bristol, Bath and Somerset winners went all the way to winning gold, silver and bronze at the national awards, so who knows where this first step will take you." 

Image: Aerial view of Bristol city centre and harbourside

Deborah Heather, Chief Executive Officer, Quality in Tourism, said “The amazing entries from Bristol, Bath and Somerset were just stunning once again. It makes us very proud at Quality in Tourism to be Headline Sponsor and we look forward to celebrating with you all."

Giles Adams, Chair of Visit Somerset, added “This is a huge testament to the performance and resilience of the finalists during such difficult times. Maintaining the external appearance and delivery of our venues and facilities to our valued Somerset visitors is so important and we fully appreciate the immense amount of hard work behind the scenes that the finalists embrace." 

Awards Director, Nell Barrington, said “The judging panel was so impressed with the quality of entrants this year. Despite all the hurdles they have had to overcome they have triumphed and will receive the recognition they deserve.  I look forward to celebrating with them all in December." 

Details of all the finalists can be found here.