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Extended Deadline for Unsung Hero Nominations

Extended Deadline for Unsung Hero Nominations

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:...

Unsung Hero Award Open For Entry

Unsung Hero Award Open For Entry

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...

Marketing through Autumn & Winter 2020 - an update from Clockwork Marketing

Marketing through Autumn & Winter 2020 - an update from Clockwork Marketing

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....

Final Deadline Extended

Final Deadline Extended

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...

Save Money with sponsors Worldpay

Save Money with sponsors Worldpay

Thinking of taking card payments, or switching payments provider?  Join Worldpay from FIS, a global leader in payment acceptance, and pay just £1 initial monthly terminal rental fees for 9 months, for each terminal.   ...

13 South West Winners in National Tourism Awards

13 South West Winners in National Tourism Awards

VisitEngland has announced the winners of its annual Awards for Excellence, celebrating the best of the country’s tourism industry, with the South West again outperforming all other regions with 13 national winners....