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.