Businesses across Dorset celebrated on 1st February as 260 winners were awarded at the 11th Dorset Tourism Awards at Weymouth Pavilion.
The event saw a return to pre-pandemic numbers as hospitality businesses of all kinds were recognised for their excellence following a rigorous judging process. Many are also excited by the chance of onward progression to the regional South West and national Visit England awards.
Several Jurassic Coast-based businesses and charities were recognised at the awards, including the following:
Dorset Museum, Dorchester
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award – Gold winner
Business Events Venue of the Year – Silver Winner
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year – Gold Winner
Wedding Venue of the Year – Bronze Winner
Winner of Winners
Coppet Hill Camping and Glamping, Bridport
Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year – Bronze Winner
Burnbake Forest Lodges and Campsite, Corfe Castle
Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year – Commended
Highlands End Holiday Park, Bridport
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award – Gold Winner
Holiday Park of the Year – Gold Winner
Durdle Door Holiday Park, Wareham
Holiday Park of the Year – Silver Winner
In total 65 trophies were presented, including a Winner of Winners Award, which went to Dorset Museum.
Speaking about the awards, Cllr Millie Earl, BCP Council Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities, said: “It’s great to see that so many exceptional tourism businesses from the BCP area were represented at the Dorset Tourism Awards and I add my congratulations to all the winners.”
Awards organiser, Robin Baker of Services for Tourism, also commented, saying: “It want to add my congratulations to businesses that have literally wowed our independent judges. To deliver excellence in these times is a huge testament to their commitment and dedication.”
You can find a full list of winners from around Dorset here.
