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
Information on the 19 award categories for 2024 can be found on the Categories tab...
Application/Nomination deadline closed on
Friday, 12th July 2024 at 23:59
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 – the entry deadline for this is Sunday, 23rd June 2024.
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 Life 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 - Tuesday, 14th May 2024
(Invite Only)
Extended Deadline for Applications
Friday, 12th July 2024 (11.59pm)
DMB Tourism Awards 2024 Finalists Announcement - Captain's Club Hotel & Spa, Christchurch
Thursday, 12th September 2024 from 6.30pm
DMB Tourism Awards 2024 Gala Evening - Hilton Hotel Bournemouth. Hosted by Andy Brennan.
Friday, 8th November 2024