DMB Tourism Awards 2024: Finalists!

The DMB Tourism Awards 2024 have announced their finalists, showcasing the best of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Sponsored by several prominent organisations, these awards recognise outstanding businesses, teams, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the sector.

Here’s a look at the finalists across various categories:

Tourism Business of the Year

Farmer Palmers Farm Park

The Hutch Westbourne

Picnic Park Deli

Twelve Eatery

Bournemouth Writing Festival 

Poole Harbour Festival 

Oriel Restaurant

Rising Star Award

Matthew Bridgen - Campsite Dorset

Severine Seweryn - St TrOpez

Carly Jervis Goode - La Mia’s Restaurant 

Event of the Year Award

Arts By The Sea Festival

Christchurch Food Festival 

Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival

Shake & Stir Vintage Festival 

Bournemouth Writing Festival 

Poole Harbour Festival

Large Hotel Award

Holiday Inn Bournemouth

Hotel Miramar Bournemouth 

Cumberland Hotel 

Hilton Bournemouth

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel

Self Catering Award

Campsite Dorset

Riverside Park UK

Dean Park Manor

The Coach House 

The Penthouse 

Hoburne Bashley

Restaurant of the Year

St TrOpez Poole 

Oriel Restaurant 

Thirteen Restaurant 

Neo Bournemouth

Team of the Year Award

Hotel Collingwood

Farmer Palmers Farm Park

Marsham Court 

Neo Bournemouth

Cumberland Hotel 

Industry Support Award

Event Temps UK

The Crumbs Project

FJB Hotels

Marsham Court

Eating-Out Experience Award

Puro Gusto Restaurant 

Twelve Eatery 

Chaplins Cellar Bar

Chaplins Modern Times 

Small Hotel Award

Fishermans Haunt

Kings Arms Christchurch

Attraction of the Year Award

Shaka Surf Branksome 

Russell Cotes 

Farmer Palmers Farm Park

Best Customer Service of the Year

Farmer Palmers Farm Park

Campsite Dorset

Holiday Inn Bournemouth

Cafe/Tearoom Award

Picnic Park Deli

The Hutch Westbourne

Nightlife Experience Award

Salt Co Chef 

Chaplins Cellar Bar 

HSWRK 

Level 8 Sky Bar

Responsible, Ethical & Sustainable Tourism Award

Marsham Court 

Holiday Inn Bournemouth

Oceanarium Bournemouth

Education Award 

Bournemouth Uni 

Oceanarium Bournemouth

Stay tuned for the winners’ announcement, which will highlight the best of the best in tourism for the year 2024!

Picture from previous awards. Credit: DMB Tourism Awards