Published on 06 Oct 2022 | Topics: #GreatAytonNews
Celebrating the very best of business in Yorkshire in the tourism sector.
The Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards celebrate the very finest businesses, from hoteliers, bed & breakfasts and cafés to theme parks, visitor attractions and businesses dedicating themselves to assist in promoting Yorkshire.
The awards are currently open for applications and it would be amazing to see as many Great Ayton businesses within the tourism sector nominate themselves or for the general public to nominate their favourite local business.
Deadline for entries: Friday, 14th October
Judges meeting: Friday 21st October
The awards will be judged independently by a selected panel of tourism experts:
Simon Eyles – Managing Director, Bettys & Taylors Group
Steph Moon - Consultant Chef and Tourism Awards Judge
Philip Bolson - Mr B Hospitality
Susie Brindley - Consultant specialising in Tourism & Hospitality
Winners announced: Monday 24th October
Finalist supplement in the Yorkshire Post: Thursday 3rd November
Live event: Monday 5th December
Winners supplement in the Yorkshire Post: Thursday 15th December
Award categories
Newcomer of the Year
B&B or Guest House of the Year
Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award
Best Self Catering Accommodation Award
Kids First Award
Hotel of the Year
Taste Award
Holiday Park or Campsite of the Year
Event of the Year
Sustainable Tourism Award
Dog Friendly Accommodation or Attraction of the Year
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Tourist Attraction
Outstanding Contribution to Tourism
People's Choice Award: Best Yorkshire Experience
The awards are sponsored by Leeds Hotels and Venues Association, Willerby Ltd, Everard Cole, Yorkshire Attractions Group, UK Caravans for Hire and CM Event Recruitment Ltd.
Information courtesy of the Yorkshire Press Tourism Awards.