Dorset wins big at South West Tourism Awards

It seems our area is top notch when it comes to welcoming visitors!

The team from Nothe Fort in Weymouth with their award
Author: Faye TryhornPublished 13th Apr 2022

Dorset businesses and tourist attractions have taken four prizes at this year's South West Tourism Awards.

The ceremony was held in person for the first time in two years, with 476 entries aiming to claim the Gold prizes.

The South West Tourism Awards aim to recognise the best in hospitality from across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Congrats to West Bay Discovery Centre on their prize!

WHO WON WHAT?

The Dorset winners included:

  • Monkton Wyld Holiday Park in Charmouth, taking the Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year
  • West Bay Discovery Centre winning Gold in the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism category
  • Highlands End Holiday Park at Eype winning Holiday Park of the Year
  • Nothe Fort in Weymouth being named Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
More than 300 people were at the awards ceremony last week

A number of local businesses were also honoured with Silver and Bronze awards too.

Robin Barker, Director of Services for Tourism Ltd, who manage the Awards, said:

“What a night! Tourism is known as ‘the happiness industry’ and the night showed everyone why, with friends, colleagues and competitors all reunited to join in the celebrations after two years of being kept apart. Congratulations to everyone who has continued to excel and innovate despite the countless hurdles.”

The winners also go through to the VisitEngland awards later in the year

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