It is an exciting time for the tourism industry in Bristol Bath and Somerset, as sixty finalists from across the region wait eagerly to find out whether they will receive Gold, Silver or Bronze awards. A further six businesses will receive Commended status.
The winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony on 30 November at The Bristol Hotel along with four special awards. Winning businesses in most categories will also have the opportunity to advance to the South West Awards in March 2024 and could potentially represent Bristol Bath and Somerset at the National VisitEngland Awards next year.
Kathryn Davis, Managing Director, Visit West said: “Congratulations to all those who have made the shortlist. The quality of businesses working within the visitor economy in this area is exceptional and I am proud that we get to work with them, inspiring us to be better and match their high standards. The standard of our winners in recent years has meant we have had six businesses progress to national finals, including two gold, and it all starts here.”
Awards Director, Nell Barrington said: “We were thrilled with the increase and quality of entries this year which has made it really tough for our team of volunteer judges. Good luck to the finalists and congratulations to them all.”
Visit West would like to warmly congratulate all of its members making the shortlist of their categories, including:
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award (sponsored by Visit West)
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre (finalist)
B&B & Guesthouse of the Year
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol (Commended)
Business Events Venue of the Year
Bristol Harbour Hotel (finalist)
University of Bristol Venues & Events (finalist)
Cafe/Tearoom of the Year
The Loft at Wells Cathedral (finalist)
Camping & Caravanning Park of the Year
Experience of the Year (active or learning)
Learn to Ski at Mendip Activity Centre (finalist)
Large Hotel of the Year
Clayton Hotel, Bristol (finalist)
Mollie’s Motel Bristol (finalist)
Aztec Hotel & Spa (Commended)
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Mendip Activity Centre (finalist)
Brunel's SS Great Britain (finalist)
Wells Cathedral (finalist)
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre (finalist)
New Tourism Business Award
COR Restaurant (finalist)
Galahad Tours (finalist)
Wake The Tiger (finalist)
Restaurant of the Year
COR Restaurant (finalist)
Gambas (finalist)
The Olive Tree Restaurant (finalist)
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre (finalist)
No.1 Royal Crescent (finalist)
Spa & Wellbeing Experience of the Year
HarSPA at Bristol Harbour Hotel (finalist)
Your Best You at Aztec Hotel & Spa (finalist)
Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch (finalist)
FEAR Scream Park at Avon Valley (finalist)
Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre (finalist)
Visitor Information Service of the Year
Bath World Heritage Centre (finalist)
Wedding Venue of the Year
The Orangery at Goldney House (finalist)
You can view the full list of the finalists and Commendeds here.
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