13.03.2024
Winners of 2024 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards revealed
The winners of the 2024 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards were announced at a special awards ceremony at the Museum of Making in Derby last week (Thursday 7th March).
Some of the area’s finest visitor attractions, experiences, pubs, restaurants and accommodation providers were amongst those recognised at the awards, designed to showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Organised by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire in collaboration with Visit Derby as the region’s official Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), this year’s awards celebrated the success and resilience of tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s valuable contribution to the local economy.
The awards were hotly contested, and finalists progressed through shortlisting, mystery shopping and a rigorous judging process by an independent panel of experts to arrive at last night’s ceremony.
Finalists, guests and partners enjoyed a drinks reception sponsored by White Peak Distillery followed by a three-course formal dinner in the historic surroundings of the Museum of Making, which is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory, at the heart of the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Host Andy Miller compered the event as Gold, Silver and Bronze award winners were revealed in 14 awards categories celebrating the best of tourism in the local area.
Gold winners were each presented with a luxury handcrafted award, designed and made by Derbyshire-based C W Sellors Fine Jewellery & Luxury Watches, whilst Silver and Bronze winners each received a certificate identifying them as one of the best tourism businesses in the area.
In a further boost, Gold winners in each of the 12 core categories will now progress onto the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024, which represent the highest accolades in English tourism.
Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, said: “The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards are a celebration of all that’s great about our tourism industry locally, and recognise its vital importance to the local economy as well as the dedication of those who work in this important sector.
“Tourism is worth £2.59 billion to the Peak District and Derbyshire, supporting thousands of jobs, and a strong, sustainable visitor economy is vital for the future success of our communities. The quality and diversity of our tourism offer is inspiring, and it has been an immense privilege to bring together such a wide range of tourism-related businesses to pay tribute to their hard work. It’s only fitting that many of our winners could now go on to represent the area nationally at this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. Congratulations everyone!”
Full list of finalists and winners at the 2024 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards:
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
B&B and Guest House of the Year
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
Experience of the Year
Hotel of the Year – sponsored by Christie & Co
New Tourism Business of the Year
Pub of the Year
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
Taste of the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Award
Team of the Year
Tourism Young Achiever
Unsung Hero
Visitor Attraction of the Year – sponsored by Destination Core
Visit Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby are grateful to the sponsors of the 2024 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards: Christie & Co, Destination Core, C W Sellors Fine Jewellery & Luxury Watches, White Peak Distillery and Sounds Commercial.
For more details on the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards please visit: www.visitpeakdistrict.com/industry/events/category/tourism-awards.
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