THE public are being urged to vote for their favourite establishment or attraction at this year’s Bournemouth Tourism Awards.

Set to be held at the O2 Academy in Boscombe on November 21, the awards, now in their eighth year, will celebrate the outstanding efforts of all those involved in the town’s tourism industry.

The event is based on a Victorian seaside theme and guests can expect excitement, surprises and something a bit out of the ordinary.

Back for a second year is the Daily Echo backed People’s Choice award, giving the public the chance to vote for their favourite establishment or attraction.

Establishments who can enter the People’s Choice Award are sightseeing operations, retailers, hotels and guesthouses, B&Bs, restaurants and cafes, coach and tour operators, attractions and nightclubs.

Jon Weaver, for Bournemouth Tourism, said: “The popular Daily Echo People’s Choice Award is returning for a its second year and is part of the Bournemouth Tourism Awards.

The deadline for returning electronic applications for the awards is midnight on October 17 and 9pm the same evening for hard copy applications.

Website has details

TO find out how to vote for the first stage of the People’s Choice award visit bournemouth.co.uk/business/tourism-awards-2013 before October 1.

The top five businesses will be entered into the final stage of the People’s Choice Award on the Daily Echo website from October 7. Daily Echo readers will be able to vote with the chance of winning a Golden Ticket - full of prizes.

If you want to nominate your business contact Amanda Malone at Bournemouth Tourism on 01202 451751 or email her at amanda.malone@bournemouth.gov.uk