VisitEngland reveals details of new Awards for Excellence event
9th March 2020
VisitEngland has now announced the event for the revamped VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020, which will be held in Hull on 16th June.
Alongside the award ceremony at the Doubletree by Hilton in Hull, VisitEngland will be running a tourism expo at Hull’s Bonus Arena and all the local winners will be invited to attend.
Sally Balcombe, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to be taking VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence to Hull, the UK’s City of Culture. England’s tourism landscape is dynamic, competitive and innovative and the new Awards for Excellence reflect developments in products and services.
“The refreshed Awards have been streamlined following consultation with the industry and whilst recognising and rewarding outstanding quality and high standards they now align with local tourism awards across England.”
Applicants for the VisitEngland Award for Excellence 2020 will be automatically entered into the national Awards as local winners from the 19 aligned com[petitions across England, which this year features several new categories, including Experience of the Year, International Tourism Award and New Tourism Business Award. A number of special awards will also be handed out, with recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism, Travel Content, International Distribution and Tourism Superstar all being honoured.
The new trade event expo will provide businesses with tools and expertise to help them promote and enhance their products. Attendees will have access to Learning Hubs which will address different topics and will have experts on hand to help.
Find out more here.