Tourism businesses from across the South West of England were celebrating at last night's ceremony as host Alex Polizzi presented the annual VisitEngland awards to the best in the country - including a big win for WWT Slimbridge!
The announcements marked the conclusion of the 2023/24 awards cycle which started in 2023 when businesses entered their local tourism awards in Bristol, Bath and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, and Dorset. The national winners were announced at a glittering event in Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel with categories ranging from Attractions, Pubs and Self Catering businesses to Bed and Breakfasts, Small Hotel and New Tourism Business.
Nominations for the national awards were put forward as part of the South West Tourism Excellence awards at Exeter University in March, following completion of the Dorset, Cornwall, Bristol, Bath and Somerset and Devon tourism awards. Since then the nominees have been through a further round of national judging leading to the announcement of national winners.
Bristol, Bath and Somerset winners included a Gold for WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year and a Bronze for Somerset’s Bossington Hall in the B&B and Guesthouse category.
Image: The WWT Slimbridge team at the awards ceremony
Robin Barker from South West awards organisers Services for Tourism, commented: “It was a delight to share in the success of an astounding group of tourism businesses. Their commitment to excellence, sustainability, accessibility and customer service is a testament to their whole teams, whether managers, front of house staff, cleaners or volunteers.”
Co-Director Nell Barrington added: “It was a privilege to be able to share in the celebrations with these passionate businesses, all of them showcasing the very best aspects of the region.”
The 2024/25 awards are currently open for entry, with a deadline of 23 June. Businesses are encouraged to enter in their local awards schemes, with the chance of going on to national success.
They did it! Huge congratulations to the ever brilliant @WWTSlimbridge winning 🥇 GOLD Large Visitor Attraction at @VisitEnglandBiz Excellence Awards 🦩🦆🦢 pic.twitter.com/KczqiE0K2s
— Visit West (@VisitWestUK) June 5, 2024
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