Tourism and hospitality businesses are celebrating after the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2022/23.
A total of 37 finalists were shortlisted by expert judges, with 14 winners being awarded for their service to the sector.
Sponsored by Pear Communications, the glamorous awards evening, hosted by comedian, actor and author, Hal Cruttenden, took place at Treetops Pavilion, West Midland Safari Park.
The event attracted 250 guests and included a Worcestershire-inspired menu.
The evening represented a chance to commemorate the excellence of Worcestershire’s tourism offering, which is an important asset to the county’s economy and creates thousands of jobs.
Paul Robinson, Chief Executive of Worcestershire County Council said: “The Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards act as the perfect opportunity to celebrate the county’s visitor economy. Worcestershire’s diverse offering lures visitors from across the country who are seeking short breaks, amazing experiences and great places to visit. The success of the event gives Worcestershire a platform at a national level with finalists set to be recognised at the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to all winners and highly commended.”
The winners will now be automatically put forward to the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence for the chance for Worcestershire businesses to be highlighted at a national level.
Aztec Adventure were awarded the esteemed Winner of Winner’s Award for its unique experience and continued growth of the business which has resulted in the opening of new sites attracting more visitors and generating new jobs.
The accolade provides a great finale to the evening acknowledging the highest-scoring finalist and outstanding feedback from the judging process.
Dominique Bray, Business Growth Manager for Visit Worcestershire said: “We were delighted to bring together the Worcestershire tourism sector for an evening of celebration and recognition. After the success of last year’s event, it was welcome to receive an increase of 111 entries creating tough competition. Congratulations to all our winners and highly commended. We look forward to seeing Worcestershire businesses go through to the Visit England Awards of Excellence later on this year.”
The awards ceremony was the second to be hosted since the pandemic and the event is now set to be an annual occasion in the tourism calendar.
Entries for the next year’s Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards are set to open in April and Visit Worcestershire are asking all tourism and hospitality businesses in the county to get involved.
Further details will be announced on our website and on relevant social media channels.
List of Winners
Business Events Venue of the Year
Winner
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel
Highly Commended
Crumplebury
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Winner
Rowley Farm Holidays
Highly Commended
Crossbrook Farm Historic Estate
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
Winner
Hopley’s Family Camping
Highly Commended
By the Red Phone Box Glamping and Camping
B&B and Guest House of the Year Award
Winner
The Hadley Bowling Green
Highly Commended
Woodlands 159
Hotel of the Year
Winner
Cottage in the Wood, Malvern
Highly Commended
The Wood Norton
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award
Winner
Treeopia
Highly Commended
Attwell Farm Park
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
Winner
Aztec Adventure
Highly Commended
Churchfields Farm
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Winner
West Midland Safari Park
Highly Commended
Severn Valley Railway and Attwell Farm Park
New Tourism Business of the Year
Winner
Bluebell Retreat Glamping
Highly Commended
Wittering SUP
Resilience and Innovation Award
Winner
Forge Mill Needle Museum
Highly Commended
The Valley, Evesham
Experience of the Year
Winner
Wittering SUP
Highly Commended
Aztec Adventure
Pub of the Year
Winner
The Queen Elizabeth Inn
Highly Commended
The Flyford and The Hadley Bowling Green
Taste of Worcestershire Award
Winner
Pensons at the Netherwood Estate
Highly Commended
All’Angelo, Droitwich
Winner of Winner’s Award
Aztec Adventure
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