Bristol 2011 tourism and hospitality industry awards unveiled

03/06/2011

Categories: Official press releases

Tourism businesses across the Bristol area are celebrating today following the 2011 Bristol Tourism and Hospitality Awards held at the Bristol Marriott City Centre on 2 June, hosted by Jack FM’s Ian Downs.

Welcoming guests representing the whole of the tourism industry, including the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, the awards event celebrated both the achievements of individuals working within the tourism industry and business excellence across the tourism sector.

“The competition was extremely tough this year,” commented Kathryn Davis of Destination Bristol.  “Over 200 nominations were received and the standard of entry was exceptional. Bristol should be proud of the outstanding quality of its tourism offer.”

Winners included Clifton Kitchen, At-Bristol, The Bristol Hotel, Bristol Marriott City Centre Hotel, Bristol Festival of Nature and Harptree Court, and the special award for Outstanding Contribution to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry was presented by John Hallett of Destination Bristol to Brunel’s ss Great Britain in recognition of their 40^th anniversary campaign.

As well as celebrating achievement, the awards raised money for St Peters Hospice with local boxing legend Glen Catley making a special appearance.

The event was organised by Destination Bristol, Sounds Commercial and representatives from the tourism industry, demonstrating the strong partnerships and the collective will for competitors to work together for the benefit for the whole of the city and its tourism and hospitality industry.

Full details of sponsors and shortlisted businesses are available at http://visitbristol.co.uk/site/awards.

Bristol Tourism and Hospitality Award Winners 2011 

• Bed and Breakfast / Guest Accommodation of the Year - sponsored by Entertainment Direct
  Harptree Court, Harptree
  
• Self Catering / Serviced Apartments of the Year – sponsored by South West Business Insider  
  Premier Apartments, Bristol

• Small Hotel of The Year – sponsored by Bristol Blue Glass  
  Thornbury Castle
  
• Sustainable Tourism Award – sponsored by BusinessWest 
  Folly Farm
  
• Charity and Community Award – sponsored by Streamline  
  Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel

• Business Tourism Award – sponsored by SACO  
  The Bristol Hotel
  
• Front of House Employee of the Year – sponsored by Destination Bristol  
  John Bailey, Grand by Thistle

• Behind the Scenes Employee of the Year – sponsored by Berkeley Scott  
  Mike Denner, Holiday Inn Bristol Filton
  
• Tourism Activity of the Year – sponsored by Bristol Airport  
  Glass Blowing Experience at Bristol Blue Glass

• Tourism Event of the Year- sponsored by Bristol Marriott Hotels  
  Bristol Festival of Nature

• Team of the Year – sponsored by Afon Wen Laundry
  Visitor Services Team, Brunel’s ss Great Britain
  
• Outstanding Customer Service – sponsored by Diciamo
  Jenni Rautanen, The Bristol Hotel

• Access for All – sponsored by St. Peters Hospice  
  Winford Manor

• Outstanding Personality Award – sponsored by Retail Eyes
  Jeremy Hawkins, Holiday Inn Bristol Filton

• Restaurant of the Year  
  Clifton Kitchen – Clifton

• Visitor Attraction of the Year – sponsored by Holiday Inn Bristol Filton
  At-Bristol

• Large Hotel of the Year – sponsored by Sounds Commercial
  Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre
  
• Outstanding Contribution to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  Brunel's ss Great Britain for the 40th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration

 

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