Congratulations to all the winners from the Dorset Tourism awards who went on to win at the South West Tourism Awards 2020/21....

Emotional Celebration for Dorset Tourism The Winners in the 2020 Dorset Tourism Awards have been announced during an emotional and dramatic online Awards Day. In a unique online awards day held over five sessions on Thursday 4 February this year’s Winners in the Dorset Tourism Awards have been announced.  The event saw 61 awards presented in 22 categories with a final ‘Winner...

With this week’s COVID announcements and their impacts on tourism we have decided to extend the deadline for the Unsung Hero nominations until Sunday 29 November.  It is a category especially suitable for third party nomination of outstanding individuals, and in this extraordinary year we hope you might be able to spend a little time reflecting on this and submitting your nominations:...

With entry now closed for most categories, the Unsung Hero category is still open for nomination: This recognises an individual working in any aspect of a tourism business who excels in their role and deserves to be applauded for their work and commitment to the industry, they do not need to be customer facing. It is intended for those who continually go above and beyond, offering exceptional service...

Last week the Government announced further mandatory requirements to help suppress the rising number of new Coronavirus cases across the UK.  The range of measures impact the hospitality industry once again with face coverings now compulsory in hotels, restaurants and pubs for guests unless they are eating or sat down, opening hours and the rule of six group restrictions....

Awards entry deadline postponed to 27 September With immediate effect we have postponed the deadline for entering this year's Tourism Awards to midnight on 27 September 2020. The disruption to tourism businesses from the new 'Rule of 6' and other external factors have led to this extension, which follows extensive industry liaison.  We hope it gives everyone the extra time they need, if...