BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole’s greatest in the tourism sector were celebrated during an awards ceremony this week.
Hosted by Andy Brennan, the evening recognised outstanding contributions to tourism, honouring winners across 18 categories in a chic beach-inspired setting.
The DMB Tourism Awards, held at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth, saw guests welcomed with a lively drinks reception featuring cocktails and prosecco.
This year’s ceremony saw Jon Weaver, who has run the air festival since it first was introduced, win the Contribution to BCP Tourism award.
DMB chair Andy Lennox said: “It’s heartening to gather and recognize the work that makes our local area so unique.”
He also also celebrated recent opening of The Ivy in the Square and the soon-to-come Botanist in Bobby’s as being “exciting steps for the region”.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Education (Sponsored by RT Promotions):
Gold: Bournemouth University
Silver: Oceanarium
Responsible, Ethical, and Sustainable Tourism (Sponsored by Waste Management Facilities):
Gold: Marsham Court Hotel
Silver: Holiday Inn Bournemouth
Bronze: Oceanarium
Nightlife Experience (Sponsored by Alliance South):
Gold: HSWRK
Silver: Level 8 Sky Bar and Chaplins Cellar Bar
Bronze: Salt Co Private Chef & Chocolatier
Café/Tea Room (Sponsored by BH Area Hospitality Association):
Gold (Joint Winners) Picnic Park Deli & The Hutch
Best Customer Service (Sponsored by Rich Paw):
Gold: South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
Silver: Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park
Bronze: Holiday Inn Bournemouth
Attraction of the Year (Sponsored by Soul Motion):
Gold: Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park
Silver: Shaka Surf
Bronze: Russell-Cotes Museum and Art Gallery
Business Engagement (Sponsored by Southern Entertainment Services):
Special Award: Marsham Court Hotel
Small Hotel (Sponsored by Goadsby):
Gold: The Kings Arms
Silver: The Fisherman’s Haunt
Industry Support (Sponsored by Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce):
Gold: The Crumbs Project
Silver: Marsham Court Hotel
Bronze: Event Temps
Highly Commended: FJB Hotels
Rising Star (Sponsored by Fired Up):
Gold: Severine Seweryn
Silver: Matthew Bridgen
Bronze: Carly Jervis Goode
Eating Out Experience (Sponsored by Comax):
Gold: Twelve Eatery
Silver: Chaplins Cellar Bar & Modern Times Restaurant
Bronze: Puro Gusto
Self Catering (Sponsored by Andy Brennan Creative):
Gold: South Lytchett Caravan and Camping Park
Silver: Hoburne Bashley and Bournecoast -The Penthouse
Bronze: Riverside Park
Highly Commended: Bournecoast The Coach House & Bournecoast Dean Park Manor
Restaurant of the Year (Sponsored by Harvest Fine Foods):
Gold: (Joint Winners) Thirteen and St Tropez Lounge
Silver: Neo
Bronze: Oriel on the Quay
Large Hotel (Sponsored by The Coffee Bean Company):
Gold: Hilton Bournemouth
Silver: Hotel Miramar
Bronze: Holiday Inn Bournemouth
Highly Commended: Bournemouth Westcliff Hotel and The Cumberland Hotel
Event of the Year (Sponsored by Morebus):
Gold (Joint Winners): Poole Harbour Festival & Shake & Stir Vintage Music Festival
Silver: Christchurch Food Festival & Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival
Bronze: Arts by the Sea Festival & Bournemouth Writing Festival
Tourism Business of the Year (Voting Category Sponsored by More):
Gold: Poole Harbour Festival
Silver: Twelve Eatery
Bronze: Bournemouth Writing Festival
Contribution to BCP Tourism (Sponsored by Good 2 Know Hospitality/Midas Prosecco):
Winner: Jon Weaver (presented by David Bailey)
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