Dorset tourism businesses celebrated at awards ceremony

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

Sixty-seven tourism awards were presented at the 14th Dorset Tourism Awards ceremony on 22 October.

The 14th Dorset Tourism Awards ceremony was held on 22 October at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth, with 67 awards presented to recognise tourism businesses and individuals across Dorset. The judging considered factors including customer service, digital communications, accessibility and outstanding achievements in accommodation, attractions and experiences.

Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park and Spa in Weymouth took Gold for Holiday Park of the Year. Matt Way, Group Operational Director at the family-owned Waterside Holiday Group, said the team was 'absolutely delighted' with the award and praised the commitment to improving guest experience and looking after the park and its surroundings. The owners are also committed to environmental initiatives to build new habitats for wildlife on the coast. Waterside Holiday Group achieved a double win when Southside Funfair, next to the park, took Bronze for New Business Attraction of the Year.

Mellulah Retreats, a wellness company based in Evershot, won Gold for Wellness and Spa Experience of the Year. Birds of Poole Harbour was named Winner of Winners. Special honours included the Outstanding Contribution to Dorset Tourism award, presented to David Bailey, chair of the Dorset Local Visitor Economy Partnership.

How it is being reported

• Dorset's tourism businesses celebrate at awards held at Bournemouth hotelDorset Tourism Awards celebrate 67 tourism awards, including Birds of Poole Harbour as Winner of Winners, at Bournemouth’s Marsham Court Hotel on October 22.Bournemouth Echo · 26 Oct, 05:00
• Winners revealed at the 14th Dorset Tourism Awards 2026The best that Dorset has to offer was celebrated at a prestigious award.Dorset Echo · 25 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park and Spa · Weymouth · Mellulah Retreats · Evershot · Birds of Poole Harbour · Dorset · David Bailey · Matt Way

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