Celebrating true excellence in tourism businesses that make Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole and the surrounding areas
a great place to visit, live and work.
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole's
DMB TOURISM AWARDS 2024
Celebrating true excellence in businesses that make
Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas
a great place to visit, live and work.
Delivered by the Destination Management Board.
2024 APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 WILL OPEN MID-LATE APRIL 2024
Information on the 19 award categories for 2024 can be found on the Categories tab.
This website is currently being updated and under construction ahead of the launch of the 2024 awards.
JUDGING PROCESS
The Awards will consist of two rounds of judging; Round One: based on the application form, Website and Social Media. & Round Two: All applicants will receive a visit or a call from a judge*
*the following will receive Judge Mystery Shop:
Cafe Tea Room
Small Hotel
Large Hotel
Self Catering
Attraction of the Year
Eating Out Experience
Restaurant of the Year
Takeaway Experience (followed by call)
Night Time Experience
All applicants will be invited to the ‘announcement of finalists’ event on Thursday 12th September (maximum 2 people per business).
DMB TOURISM AWARDS 2024
KEY DATES
Some key Dates for you in the run up to this year's DMB Tourism Awards 2024 for Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole....
DMB Tourism Awards 2024 Launch - Nusara Poole - Mon 29th April 2024
(Invite Only)
Saturday 6th July 2024
DMB Tourism Awards 2024 Finalists Announcement - Captain's Club Hotel & Spa, Christchurch
Thursday, 12th September 2024 from 6pm
DMB Tourism Awards 2024 Gala Evening - Hilton Hotel Bournemouth. Hosted by Andy Brennan.
Thursday, 7th November 2024