THE finalists have been announced for the 2020 Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards, after an extended 10-month programme. This is the fifth year that the competition has run, and it has done so in unprecedented times for tourism. “It is an understatement to say that the past year has been challenging for the tourism and hospitality industry, with many finding themselves in truly desperate situations, said awards organiser Nell Barrington. We hope that the announcement of this year’s finalists will bring some welcome good news. The judges identified so many businesses who despite their circumstances have innovated, adapted and even reinvented themselves showing true excellence.”
AN AWARDS showcase celebrating the best of the best in the local tourism industry has announced the finalists – at an unprecedented time for the industry. It s been a year like no other for tourism businesses with some struggling to stay afloat amid the pandemic. So news that businesses from Weymouth, Dorchester and west Dorset have made the shortlist of the 2020 Dorset Tourism Awards will come as a very welcome boost. Organisers say the eighth year of the competition has been run in unprecedented times for tourism – but the focus on excellence and feedback for entrants has remained as relevant as ever.
Hotels and attractions in the Bridport area are among the businesses up for prestigious tourism awards. An awards showcase celebrating the best of the best in the local tourism industry has announced the finalists – at an unprecedented time for the sector. It s been a year like no other for tourism businesses with some struggling to stay afloat amid the pandemic. So news that businesses from west Dorset have made the shortlist of the 2020 Dorset Tourism Awards will come as a very welcome boost. Local entries include Bridport Tourist Information Centre, a previous winner which is a finalist in two categories - Visitor Information Service of the Year and for the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award.