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Outstanding tourism businesses from across South West England were celebrating in style on Thursday 14 March as 89 awards were presented at the 2023/24 South West Tourism Excellence Awards, including several Tourism for All members.
The annual event was the grand finale of 12 months of entry, judging and feedback as over 300 winners, supporters and tourism leaders celebrated in the Great Hall of the University of Exeter. Many have also been nominated to represent the region in the national VisitEngland awards, which concludes in Liverpool in June.
All forms of hospitality business were amongst the winners, with cafes, pubs, karting centres schools and distilleries all celebrating alongside attractions, camping and glamping sites, holiday parks, B&Bs, cottages and hotels.
Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted and a huge well done to the Tourism for All members who were named winners. Including the following:
Gold, Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Gold, Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Bronze, Business Events Venue of the Year
Westonbirt Arboretum
Bronze, Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
Bronze, Tourism Event/Festival of the Year for Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt
Robin Barker, Director of Services for Tourism Ltd, who manage the Awards, added: “The impact of these awards on the region’s top tourism businesses never ceases to amaze me. It means so much to them. Many congratulations to each and every one of them.”
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Slimbridge Wetland Centre is run by WWT, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity, which was founded by Sir Peter Scott. All of WWT’s Wetland Centres – including Slimbridge, exist to fulfil founder Peter Scott’s vision of connecting people with nature, so Slimbridge make it their principle that wetlands and wildlife are accessible to everyone.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, known internationally for its spectacular autumn colour display, is one of the finest collections of temperate trees and shrubs in the world.
The award winning, family owned and operated Marsham Court Hotel overlooks Bournemouth Bay and is just a five minute walk to Bournemouth beach and the town centre. The hotel offers free parking for guests who book direct with the hotel.
