THE staff and volunteers working in tourism across the Blackmore Vale have been celebrating their success in the latest Dorset Tourism Awards. In an online ceremony held on February 4, nominated hotels, information centres and other travel services were recognised for their efforts within the sector, especially through the unprecedented times of the Covid-19 crisis. Locally, Shaftesbury Tourist Information Centre received the silver accolade against Bridport Tourist Information Centre in the Visitor Information Service of the Year category, and Sturminster Newton-based Farmstead Glamping received gold in the Glamping Business of the Year category and silver in the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism category.