Winners party the night away at the DMB Tourism Awards

There were major celebrations last night, as over 260 representatives from BCP’s hospitality and tourism industry attended the prestigious DMB Tourism Awards 2022 at the Pavilion Ballroom in Bournemouth.

The Destination Management Board honoured businesses from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole across 18 different categories. 

DMB Chair Craig Mathie, commented on the winners’ “colossal achievements,” saying: 

“It’s fair to say that it’s been a fairly crazy couple of years since we last got to celebrate our achievements in person - and there is so very much to celebrate. 

“Tonight’s successes are a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of everyone involved in our industry.” 

The awards, each sponsored by a local business, included hotels, cafés, retailers, restaurants, events and attractions. There were also categories honouring rising stars, teams, educators and young innovators. 

Who Dares Gyms were big winners, claiming three gold gongs and named Best of the Best. The Eating Out Gold Award went to The Noisy Lobster, with Mighty Wieners and Nusara claiming joint Silver and Drgnfly sharing Bronze with West Beach. 

Castlepoint sponsored the Team of the Year Award, won by the Marsham Court Hotel Team, with silver going to Rockley Watersports Sales Team. 

The awards began with spectacular entertainment, named ‘A Celebration of BCP!’, showcasing our area’s ‘top treats, delightful destinations and perfect past times’. 

The winners, announced by awards host Andy Brennan, are: 

Large Hotel Award (sponsored by Cater Elite) 

Gold (joint): Captain’s Club Hotel and The Nici 
Silver (joint): Hotel Miramar and Marsham Court Hotel 
Highly commended: Park Central Hotel 

Small Hotel Award (sponsored by Star Quality Hospitality) 

Gold: The King’s Arms 
Silver (joint): Lord Bute and The Rosscourt 
Bronze: Lea Hurst B & B 

Self-catering Award (sponsored by Youth Mobility Scheme Working Holiday) 

Gold (joint): The Houseboat and The Seaside Annexe - Bournecoast 
Silver (joint): Bournemouth Beach Lodges and Dean Park Manor - Bournecoast 
Bronze (joint): Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne and Palm Court - Bournecoast 

Education Award (sponsored by Adventure Wonderland) 

Gold: The CRUMBS Project 
Silver: Centre VR 

Attraction of the Year Award (sponsored by Coffee Bean Company) 

Gold (joint): Monkey World and Who Dares Gyms – Shorefit 
Silver: Farmer Palmers 
Bronze: RockReef & PierZip 
Highly commended (joint): Avon Beach and City Cruises 

Responsible, Ethical & Sustainable Tourism Award 

Gold (joint): Pause Cat Café and Shore Campers - Campervan hire 
Bronze: Holiday Inn, Bournemouth 

Retail Experience Award (sponsored by Nativ) 

Gold: Haberdasherdo 
Silver: The Sovereign Shopping Centre 
Bronze: BH6 Books & Home 

Night-Time Experience Award (sponsored by Clockwork Marketing) 

Gold: The Thomas Tripp 
Silver (joint): Southbourne Brewhouse & Kitchen and Poole Hill Brewery 
Bronze: Aruba Restaurant & Bar 

Eating Out Experience Award (sponsored by Harvest Foods) 

Gold: The Noisy Lobster 
Silver (joint): Mighty Wieners and Nusara - Poole 
Bronze (joint): DRGNFLY and West Beach 
Highly commended: Pause Cat Café 

Café/Tearoom Award (sponsored by City Cruises) 

Gold (joint): Flamingo Café and Picnic Park Deli 
Silver: Farmer Palmers - The Hen House 
Bronze (joint): Cremma and Tuckton Tea Gardens 
Highly commended: Pause Cat Café 

Team of the Year Award (sponsored by Castlepoint) 

Gold: Marsham Court Team 
Silver: Rockley Watersports Sales Team 
Bronze: Farmer Palmers Team 
Highly commended (joint): Bournemouth 7s Team and Brewhouse & Kitchen Team - Southbourne 

Transformation & Innovation Award (sponsored by Trethowans) 

Gold (joint): Marsham Court Hotel, Polygon Pets and Who Dares Gyms – Shorefit 
Bronze: West Beach 

Industry Support Award (sponsored by BCP Council Tourism) 

Gold: Harvest Fine Foods 
Silver: Bournemouth Coastal BID 
Bronze: Sandbanks Beach 

Event of the Year Award (sponsored by Captains Club Hotel) 

Gold: Shake and Stir Vintage Music Festival 
Silver (joint): Bournemouth 7s and Farmer Palmers Christmas Twilight Event 
Bronze: Global Rainbow – Lighthouse, Poole 

Business Tourism Award (sponsored by Holiday Inn Bournemouth) 

Gold (joint): Marsham Court Hotel and Who Dares Gyms – Shorefit 
Bronze: Poseidon Watersports 

Rising Star Award 

Gold: Eric Andreas, DRGNFLY 
Silver: Courtney Francis – Ojo Rojo 
Bronze: Toni Fox – Prevail Juniors 

The Tony Williams Young Innovator Award (sponsored by Lynne Williams) 

Winner: Matthew Booth – The Parks Foundation 

Best of the Best Award (sponsored by ChargeZone) 

Winner: Who Dares Gyms 

Congratulations to all the winners. We look forward to next year’s event! 

 

Emily McGregor, Local News and Lifestyle Reporter