The Beautiful South Tourism Awards have now closed with the exception of the Outstanding Customer Service and Tourism Event categories where there is a special extension until 5pm on Friday 29 August.

The Awards recognise and celebrate the very best tourism businesses and experiences in the South East and their achievements over the past year.

From Large Hotel, Bed & Breakfast and Holiday Park to Tourism Pub of the Year, tourism businesses across the spectrum compete for coveted trophies across 17 categories recognising commitment to quality, innovation and service.  An added incentive for finalists is the chance to qualify for the national tourism awards run by VisitEngland.

Ken Robinson CBE, chairman of Tourism South East announced the Awards saying, “When it comes to great tourism businesses and experiences, the South East is a match for the top tourism enterprises anywhere in the UK. The range and quality are just fantastic and the Beautiful South Awards are how the industry recognises the best of our best.  The annual Awards provide extensive publicity to winners and through them, to the whole of the South East as a place to visit. I would encourage every tourism business to enter.’’

Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame said: “We have a diverse estate of 348 pubs and hotels across London and the South East, along with an award-winning Visitor Centre, so we are aware of the important role tourism plays not only in our business but for the South East economy as a whole. We are delighted to support the industry and recognise outstanding commitment to quality, innovation and service, by sponsoring this year’s Beautiful South Awards.”

The Awards Celebration Dinner will be taking place at the Grand Hotel Brighton on Thursday 4^th of December 2014.