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31st July 2020
Categories: Visitor News
VisitEngland has announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence. Applications were put forward for national judging from businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation providers, B&Bs, glamping operators, attractions, restaurants, pubs, museums and conference centres.
Three top Devon businesses have been included in the list of 53 finalists who will now go on to compete in 15 core categories at this year’s awards, from the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, the Taste of England Award to Self Catering Accommodation of the Year and Small Visitor Attraction of the Year. There will also be four special awards, including the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award. All finalists are invited to attend an online virtual event on Monday 17 August when the winners are set to be announced.
VisitEngland Chief Executive Sally Balcombe said:“These awards celebrate businesses and individuals in tourism across England who have exceeded expectations and delivered excellence during the last 18 months and it is fantastic to see such an outstanding list of finalists. The impressive list reflects the sheer scale of innovation, quality and experiences across our tourism landscape and I congratulate all the finalists and wish them the very best of luck.
“Millions of jobs and local economies depend on tourism and this year’s awards are also a timely opportunity to acknowledge the determination and dedication of tourism businesses across the country who have worked extremely hard to reopen and welcome visitors back safely.”
The Awards champion the very best of the country’s tourism industry celebrating quality, innovation and best practice. This year’s Awards aligned with 18 local competitions around the country, with winners automatically put forward for the national awards.
Devon's finalists are:
B&B and Guest House of the Year:
The 25 Boutique B&B
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year:
North Hayne Farm Cottages
Small Hotel of the Year:
Cary Arms & Spa
Congratulations guys and good luck for the ceremony!
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