CATEGORIES
FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019 – CLOSING DATE FOR OUTDOOR ENTRIES (categories 4 and 6).
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2019 (MIDDAY) – CLOSING DATE FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES.
To enter your business into the West Midlands Tourism Awards, you will need to complete an online application here.
1. Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Recognises tourism businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences for everyone. Particularly those with accessibility requirements, and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
View full eligibility criteria here2. B&B and Guest House of the Year
Recognises bed & breakfast and guest house businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences. Demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
View full eligibility criteria here3. Business Events Venue of the Year
Recognises business events venues that demonstrate an excellent understanding of the market, exceeding the expectations of their clients and have a strategic plan for future development within this area, with clear goals.
View full eligibility criteria here4. Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park of the Year
Recognises holiday parks, sites and villages providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
5. Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
Recognises tourism businesses committed to being sustainable, responsible and ethical in how they operate and interact with customers, the wider community and the environment.
View full eligibility criteria here6. Experience of the Year
Recognises providers of truly memorable and immersive activities for visitors to participate in.
View full eligibility criteria here7. Large Hotel of the Year
Recognises full service hotels providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
View full eligibility criteria here8. Small Hotel of the Year
Recognises small serviced accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
View full eligibility criteria here9. International Tourism
Recognises tourism businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences, particularly for international visitors. And demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
View full eligibility criteria here10. New Tourism Business Award
Recognises high performing new tourism businesses, demonstrating excellent understanding of their market, exceeding the expectations of their customers with clear plans for future development.
View full eligibility criteria here11. Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Recognises self catering accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
View full eligibility criteria here12. Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Recognises large visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
View full eligibility criteria here13. Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
Recognises small visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
View full eligibility criteria here14. Pub of the Year
Recognises pubs that make a significant contribution to tourism in their area. With a food and drink offering that includes quality locally sourced produce.
View full eligibility criteria here15. Taste of England
Recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer food, beverage and service innovation and excellence.
View full eligibility criteria here