The 23rd annual Cornwall Tourism Awards took place at Truro Cathedral last night.
Gongs presented to 63 recipients in categories covering everything from glamping, camping, hotels and B&Bs to cafes, pubs, restaurants, attractions and experiences.
There were also cross-sector awards for ethical, responsible and sustainable tourism, international tourism, access and inclusivity, and new tourism businesses.
Special awards included the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award for the Mylor Sailing School, in recognition of their ongoing leadership and national profile; and the Winner of Winners award for Lydcott Glamping in South-East Cornwall.
Lovat Parks, which has sites across Cornwall, was rewarded for its commitment to regenerative tourism. Paul Russell, from, praised Lovat’s respect for the environment, community, culture and communications.
Gold winners in many categories will now be nominated to represent Cornwall in the national VisitEngland Awards in 2025.
Michael Steel, managing director of Visit Cornwall, said: “It’s inspiring to see so many businesses dedicated to excellence in Cornish tourism. Special congratulations go to the business owners, managers and every single team member whose hard work and passion make these achievements possible.”
Awards organiser Robin Barker added: “It’s always fabulous to celebrate the very best in Cornish tourism - businesses that continue to keep Cornwall at the fore in terms of service, innovation, accessibility and sustainability.”
The winners were:
·ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Access Cornwall: Mylor Sailing School
·ACTIVE & LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by AGI: Mylor Sailing School, Introduction to Sailing
·B&B/GUEST HOUSE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Voltshare: Boscastle House
·CAFÉ & TEAROOM OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Rodda’s:Tree of Life Cafe, Tintagel
·CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Booking.com: Polmanter Touring Park, St Ives
·CASUAL DINING AWARD, sponsored by NFU Mutual Central Cornwall: Florys at Bodmin
·DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by The Pets Larder: The Woodland Collection, Hayle
·ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by ADA Cosmetics: Whalesborough Resort & Spa, Bude
·GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking: Lydcott Glamping, Looe
·HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tozers: Trelay Hideaway Holiday Park, Looe
·INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Seymac Distribution: Select South West Tours, Gunnislake
·LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Profitroom: Fowey Hall Hotel,
·LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Isles of Scilly Steamship Company: The Minack Theatre, Penzance
·NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions: Tom’s Cottage Cornwall, Bodmin
·OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CORNISH TOURISM, sponsored by VisitCornwall: Mylor Sailing School
·PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Vickery Holman: The Old Inn & Restaurant, Saint Breward
·REGENERATIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Falmouth University: Lovat Parks
·RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Knightor Winery: Fallowfields at Housel Bay Hotel, Helston
·SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Quality in Tourism: Treworgey Cottages, Liskeard
·SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by pkf Francis Clark: Talland Bay Hotel, Looe
·SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tregoad Holiday Park: PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications
·SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by he Samphire Club: Hydrothermal Experience – St Michaels Resort, Falmouth
·TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by St Austell Printing Company: The Great Estate Festival 2024, Newquay
·UNSUNG HERO AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Airport Newquay: Laura Withers, The Barn at Pengelly, Truro
·VISITOR INFORMATION OF THE YEAR,sponsored by Saffron Academy:Bude Area Tourist Board
·WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by The Eco Laundry: Treseren, Newquay
·WILDLIFE FRIENDLY TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Wildlife Trust: Lydcott Glamping, Looe
The headline sponsor was Falmouth University. Entertainment was provided by Mimi Attenburrow, inaugural winner of the Cornwall Comedian of the Year award, and Adrian Richards from Via Ferrata Cornwall and BF Adventure gave an insightful presentation.
For a full list of finalists see below or visit www.cornwalltourismawards.org.uk