The South West Tourism Awards offer opportunities for all businesses to shine. Open to a wide range of categories, these awards celebrate innovation, exceptional service, sustainability, and memorable visitor experiences. Showcase your achievements, gain valuable recognition, and highlight your contribution to South West’s vibrant and ever-evolving tourism industry.

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award (VE)
Recognises tourism businesses that excel in providing an inclusive customer experience, particularly for those with accessibility requirements.

Age Friendly Tourism Business of the Year (Bristol, Bath & Somerset scheme only)
Local charity Age UK Somerset has been helping to make life better for older people since 1948! This Award recognises and celebrates those tourism businesses who have considered the needs of older visitors and go out of their way to create a positive experience for those in later life.

Dog Friendly Business of the Year
Recognises providers of truly memorable experiences for dogs and their human companions.

International Tourism Awards (VE)
Recognises tourism businesses providing unforgettable visitor experiences for international visitors and attention to detail in all areas of the business.

New Tourism Business Award (VE) 
Recognises high performing new tourism businesses, demonstrating excellent understanding of their market, exceeding the expectations of their customers with clear plans for future development. Businesses must have been trading for a minimum of three months and maximum of two years as at 7 April 2025.

Regenerative Tourism Award (VE)
Recognises tourism businesses from across the visitor economy who are truly committed to championing and delivering a regenerative tourism approach to their sustainable actions.  Showing clearly how visitors are encouraged to behave in a responsible way throughout their visit or stay.