We are delighted to reveal we have 63 finalists, with 12 businesses also recognised with commended certificates. Finalists will learn whether they are celebrating a gold, silver, bronze or a special award at the online Awards event taking place on the 4th March 2021. Andrew Mosley, from headline sponsor, The Grand Brighton, along with representatives from sponsors Visit Brighton, Quality in Tourism...

With this week’s COVID announcements and their impacts on tourism we have decided to extend the deadline for the Unsung Hero nominations until Sunday 29 November.  It is a category especially suitable for third party nomination of outstanding individuals, and in this extraordinary year we hope you might be able to spend a little time reflecting on this and submitting your nominations:...

With entry now closed for most categories, the Unsung Hero category is still open for nomination: This recognises an individual working in any aspect of a tourism business who excels in their role and deserves to be applauded for their work and commitment to the industry, they do not need to be customer facing. It is intended for those who continually go above and beyond, offering exceptional service...

Awards entry deadline postponed to 27 September With immediate effect we have postponed the deadline for entering this year's Tourism Awards to midnight on 27 September 2020. The disruption to tourism businesses from the new 'Rule of 6' and other external factors have led to this extension, which follows extensive industry liaison.  We hope it gives everyone the extra time they need, if...

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Six South East tourism businesses, all finalists of the regional Beautiful South Awards, were awarded trophies at the prestigious VisitEngland Tourism Excellence Awards. The national winners were announced via a special virtual ceremony hosted by Julia Bradbury. Lorry Middleton, from Hovertravel, isle of Wight, topped the ceremony having already been crowned Tourism Superstar of the Year, sponsored...