Top Tourism Awards finalists announced - East Yorkshire's Top Ten!
Mon 26th June 2017
The White Rose Awards run by Welcome to Yorkshire have unveiled the shortlist of this year’s finalists, judges for the prestigious Awards have revealed that their decisions have been tougher than ever.
The awards, which are the biggest celebration of tourism in the UK recognise the very best businesses in Yorkshire. The 17 categories cover everything from hotels to holiday parks, pubs to producers and arts to attractions.
Hull and East Yorkshire have 10 local businesses on the shortlist,
Elaine Robinson, owner of Broadgate Farm Cottages, said:
“We are delighted to be shortlisted again for the self-catering award, Yorkshire is such a huge area and packed with great businesses, It is a real honour to make the shortlist.
We gained a Highly Commended last year and have made several improvements over the last 12 months so we are pleased to have another opportunity in the White Rose Awards. Good luck to all the other businesses shortlisted from our area!”
Arts & Culture Award Hull Truck Theatre
Business Tourism Award The Country Park, Hessle
Guest Accommodation of the Year The Wold Cottage, Driffield
Restaurant of the Year The Westwood Restaurant, Beverley
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year Broadgate Farm Cottages, Beverley
Small Attraction of the Year Burton Constable Hall & Grounds, Skirlaugh
Small Hotel of the Year Tickton Grange Country Hotel, near Beverley
Taste of Yorkshire Award Wold Top Brewery, Driffield
Visitor Information Award Humber Bridge TIC, Hessle & Bridlington Tourist Information Centre
Colin Mellors, chair of the White Rose Award judges, said:
“Yorkshire’s tourism businesses are truly exceptional - bringing large numbers of visitors and income to the region and enhancing our reputation at home and abroad.
“The sector goes from strength to strength and many of its established stars feature on this year’s White Rose shortlist alongside some welcome new additions. What they have in common is their firm commitment to ensuring guests enjoy unrivalled hospitality, produce, facilities and experiences. The fantastic scenery and heritage provide the icing on the cake.
“With so many strong entries, shortlisting was very difficult this year. Choosing the eventual winners is going to be really tough.”
Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said:
“The quality of this year’s entries has been exceptional and makes me feel hugely proud of all the brilliant work going on in tourism in the county. It’s an honour to be part of these awards that recognise the many businesses and organisations that make Yorkshire such an amazing destination.
I extend my thanks to everyone who took the time to enter and huge congratulations to those who have made the shortlist.”
