1/1 A HISTORIC cruise ship based in Southampton has sailed away with a top award - despite being confined to port by the pandemic. The Steamship Shieldhall has been named Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2020/21, staged by Tourism South East. In another boost for the city SEE Southampton Tour Guides has won silver in the Experience and Event of the Year category. And Solent Conference Centre, part of Solent University, Southampton, has taken silver in the Business Events of the Year award. Built at Renfrew, Scotland, in 1955 Shieldhall is Britain s biggest working steamship. The 66-year-old vessel is a member of the National Historic Fleet and serves as a seagoing tribute to Britain’s maritime heritage.
Goodwood’s weddings and restaurant scoop two top tourism awards
Goodwood is celebrating a double gold win in the south east’s tourism industry with two top Beautiful South Awards last night (Thursday, March 4).
Friday, 5th March 2021, 1:51 pm
The estate’s field to fork restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef, has won Best Restaurant and the Goodwood Estate has been named best Wedding Venue of the Year 2020/21.
Commenting on Goodwood’s success, Entertaining and Hospitality Managing Director, Andrew Coggings said: “Winning awards are always fantastic but this year has been like no other and despite the most difficult of times it feels extra special to have triumphed and we are immensely proud.”
Goodwood has been announced as a finalist for two prestigious tourism awards.
Friday, 5th March 2021, 9:35 am
The estate’s field to fork restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef, has been announced as a finalist for best eating venue and the Goodwood Estate is in the final three for Wedding Venue of the Year 2020/21.
Entertaining and hospitality managing director, Andrew Coggings said: “We have worked tirelessly and in the most challenging of circumstances to continue providing, when possible, the best experiences for diners and married couples to enjoy here on the Goodwood Estate.
“Even being nominated as finalists feels like a win already and provides a welcome boost to our weary but incredibly dedicated hospitality teams. Now we are finally turning a corner with the terrible pandemic we are working extra hard and looking forward to welcoming guests back to the estate next month.”