The Finalists have been announced for the 2020 Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards after an extended ten-month programme. The 55 finalists will now have to wait until the online Awards Day on 18 March to learn whether they have won Gold, Silver, Bronze or a Special award.  A further seven businesses received Commended status. The 5th year of the competition has been run in unprecedented...

With entries now closed, we are delighted to announce a total of 70 entries into this year’s Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards and 411 across the wider South West. In the circumstances these figures have exceeded all expectations.  Judging is now progressing fast and we are looking forward to announcing Finalists in January, giving a welcome opportunity for some good news....

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...

Last week the Government announced further mandatory requirements to help suppress the rising number of new Coronavirus cases across the UK.  The range of measures impact the hospitality industry once again with face coverings now compulsory in hotels, restaurants and pubs for guests unless they are eating or sat down, opening hours and the rule of six group restrictions....

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...