DMB Tourism Awards Gala Evening at the Hilton Hotel Bournemouth.

DMB Tourism Awards Gala Evening at Hilton Bournemouth with a Morebuses Breezer Bus in front.

DMB Tourism Awards Gala Evening at the Hilton Hotel Bournemouth.

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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 2026

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.

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2026 APPLICATIONS

Information on the award categories for 2026 can soon be found on the Categories tab...

2026 Application/Nominations are set to open on 23rd April 2026

2026 CATEGORIES - TO BE ANNOUNCED

Businesses are also encouraged to enter the Dorset Tourism Awards, which have a huge range of categories and importantly offer the chance for onward nomination to the national VisitEngland awards – 2026 entries are open and the deadline is 31st May 2026.

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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

Independent Large Hotel

Branded Large Hotel

Self Catering

Attraction of the Year

Eating Out Experience

Restaurant of the Year

Best Customer Service

Night Life Experience

All applicants will be invited to the ‘announcement of finalists’ event on Thursday, 11th September (maximum 2 people per business).