The Eden Project which will host this year's South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
Published: February 14, 2023 | Updated: 15th February 2023
Dorset has no fewer than 18 finalists through to the 2022/23 South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
They range from museums and art centres to cafés, hotels and holiday parks.
In total 90 tourism businesses from Dorset, Cornwall, Bristol, Bath and Somerset and Devon have been named as finalists.
The awards ceremony takes place at the Eden Project in Cornwall on March 23.
The process started in April last year with 482 entries submitted, a rigorous judging process and many winning in their county schemes including the Dorset Tourism Awards last month.
Steve Hayfield, Customer Experience and Delivery Director at headline sponsor South West Water, said: “We are proud to be continuing our relationship with the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, recognising that a thriving tourism industry is essential to the economic wellbeing of our beautiful region.“
Dr Natalie Semley, Chair of judges and Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism Management at Cornwall Business School, said: “The level of excellence being sustained throughout the South West region was truly inspirational, and represents the extraordinary level of dedication and commitment from each and every business shortlisted.
“It is clear that these finalists have taken responsibility and have actively embedded resilience and sustainability into their organisations.”
Robin Barker, pictured left, Director of Services for Tourism Ltd, which manages the awards, added: “I am so looking forward to celebrating with the region’s best.
“To continue innovating, being ever more sustainable and delighting customers at the same time as overcoming so much adversity is a real testament to their passion and commitment.
“Many congratulations to them all.”
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The Dorset finalists are:
