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Swansea Bay Tourism Awards
Swansea Bay Tourism Awards 2024
Celebrating Excellence in Swansea Bay’s Tourism Industry
The Swansea Bay Tourism Awards are returning in 2024, marking a celebratory milestone in the region’s vibrant tourism sector.
The awards signal a renewed commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence in the tourism industry.
Tourism Swansea Bay, supported by Swansea Council and Neath Port Talbot Council and Welsh Government, will run the awards.
This year’s winners from the regional awards will have the prestigious opportunity to advance to the Visit Wales National Tourism Awards for Wales in Spring 2025, representing the very best of Swansea Bay on a national stage.
The 2024 awards feature twelve categories, providing a comprehensive showcase of the region’s diverse and high-quality tourism offerings.
This year, the awards will follow a different format with a presentation ceremony on 14th November in Swansea’s Guildhall, including refreshments and a networking opportunity. The Swansea Bay Tourism Awards will return to the black-tie gala style in 2026, promising an even more spectacular celebration.
Applications are now closed.
Categories
Best Hotel
Best B&B, Inn & Guesthouse
Best Self-Catering
Best Caravan, Camping & Glamping
Best Attraction
Best Activity, Experience or Tour
Bro a Byd Category
(Those going the extra mile on Environmental Sustainability)
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Best Place to Eat
Rising Star
Best Event
Best Dog Friendly Business
For more information on the Swansea Bay Tourism Awards please contact Tourism Swansea Bay 01792 371441 or email: info@tourismswanseabay.co.uk
FAQs
No, each county has its own awards based on the applications received within its area. The highest-scoring applications from all counties in South West Wales will be reviewed by the South West Wales Regional Forum, which will make the final decision on which entries advance to the national awards.
Winning a county award does not guarantee a regional award.
Not automatically, no.
If there is a split decision amongst our judges then mystery site visits may be undertaken at not cost to you.
All entrants should also be aware that mystery calls/emails may be made as part of the evaluation process to assess customer service. We suggest you let your staff know about this.
No, we do not currently have an award for ‘Best Tourism Agency’.
Entries for all other categories (with the exception of Rising Star Award), can only be entered by individual businesses/organisations, not by a booking/marketing or management agency acting on their behalf.
No, businesses must apply directly themselves; they cannot be nominated by members of the public. You can encourage them to apply by showing them this website!
There may be a charge for attending the national tourism awards. Additionally, winners of county awards, Pembrokeshire Croeso Awards,or Swansea Bay Tourism Awards may also incur a fee. Please refer to the respective websites for more details.
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