Winners of Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards 2016!
Staffordshire's Tourism industry recognised at NFU Mutual Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards.
The winners of 2016 NFU Mutual Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards were revealed during an awards ceremony held on Tuesday 15th November 2016 at the Alton Towers Resort.
The awards were independently judged and verified by Service Science with entrants were reviewed and marked on their commitment to delivering excellent customer service, training and skills for employees, sustainability and environment; along with the entrants proactivity and dedication to best practise, quality of service and product.
There were 20 categories for the Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards which include accolades for visitor attractions, accommodation businesses, experiences and also recognise the food and drink industry.
This year a special award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Tourism in Staffordshire' was presented to Sue Wiper for her work at Trentham Monkey Forest.
Huge congratulations to Conference Bureau members who won the following awards!
Large Visitor Attraction of the year
sponsored by Stone-on-Trent & Staffordshire LEP
Gold Award - Alton Towers Resort
Silver Award - World of Wedgwood
Highly Commended -Drayton Manor park
Hotel of the Year
sponsored by the M6 Toll
Gold Award - Swinfen Hall Hotel
Silver Award - Drayton Manor Park
Restaurant of the Year
Silver Award - Four Seasons Restaurant at Swinfen Hall Hotel
Best Tourism Experience of the Year
Gold Award - Drayton Manor Park for Drayton's Magical Christmas
Silver Award - Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat
Boutique Guest Accommodation of the Year
Silver Award - Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat
Business Tourism Award
sponsored by Stoke & Staffordshire LEP Growth Hub
Gold Award - Drayton Manor Park
Highly Commended - Alton Towers Resort
Inclusive Tourism Award
sponsored by Support Staffordshire
Highly Commended - Drayton Manor Park
Guided Tour of the Year
Gold Award - Factory Tour at World of Wedgwood