2026 Ceremony

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth, on 22 October

Celebrate the best in tourism and hospitality at the prestigious Dorset Tourism Awards ceremony supported by headline sponsor Tomorrows Travel.

This glittering event, hosted once again by Steve Harris, presenter of BBC Radio Solent’s Dorset breakfast show, brings together industry leaders, rising stars and passionate professionals for a night of recognition, inspiration and connection.

Sponsors and finalists can book their tickets here now.  Special rate Finalists/Commended tickets are £95 + VAT and Standard Tickets are £125 + VAT to include an arrival drink, canapes and dinner.

We are delighted that our headline sponsor, Tomorrows Travel, will be offering a free coach service to the venue for finalists and guests from across Dorset.  Details will be available nearer the time.

Venue: Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth

Start: 6pm

Close: Midnight

Dress Code – Sustainably stylish: Wear something you love – reuse a favourite party outfit or a pre-loved piece from a charity or vintage shop.  Evening wear and DJs are optional.  It is your night to shine in the spotlight and be remembered on film.

Menu

Canapes

Mini Quail Scotch Egg (GF)

Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato & Cardamom Bonbon (VE, GF)

Dorset crab & white fish mini fish cake (GF)

New Forest Wild Mushroom Arancini Bites (VE, GF)

Main 

Somerset Brie & Roasted Garlic Mousseline Stuffed Dorset Chicken Suprême, Sweet Potato Dauphinoise, Wild Mushroom Sauce and Seasonal Vegetables (GF)

Dessert

A trio of desserts:

Chantilly & New Forest Berry Vol au Vent (VE, GFO)

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cracker (VE, GF)

Chocolate Laced Strawberries (VE, GF)

Please let us know your dietary requirements when booking and the hotel will accommodate all your needs.  Also please add in any other requirements including seating requests.  Thank you.

When you have booked we will send you a link to our new event guidebook app. This has all the information you need to plan your perfect night (accommodation offers, directions, parking, menu, running order, table plan etc) so you can enjoy a completely relaxed evening. Please make sure you share this link with everyone that you have booked tickets for.

If you have any questions, just contact us and we will be happy to help.

Note information may be subject to change.