DMB TOURISM AWARDS 2026 KEY DATES

Some key Dates for you in the run up to this year's DMB Tourism Awards 2026 for Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole....

DMB Tourism Awards 2026 Launch - Thursday 23 April 2026, Nusara Thai, Poole 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Closing Date for Applications, 28th June 2026.

DMB Tourism Awards 2026 Finalists Announcement - Thursday 17th September 2026 @ Captains Club in Christchurch

DMB Tourism Awards 2026 Gala Evening - Hosted by Andy Brennan - Thursday 12th November 2026 @ Hilton Hotel Bournemouth from 6pm

The Dorset Tourism Awards offer you the chance to get the recognition your business deserves. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in the tourism industry, helping businesses like yours stand out from the crowd.  Entering not only boosts your profile with the media but also rewards your team, lifts morale, and helps to attracts top talent.  Plus, you'll receive valuable free business feedback about your entry.  There are more than 20 categories to choose from and winners in some will have the opportunity to go on to compete nationally in the VisitEngland for Excellence Awards, gaining even greater exposure. 

Visit the website https://www.dorsettourismawards.org.uk to find out more about how you could benefit from entering. 

It’s also free!  Online entry will open on 1 April 2026.

Online workshops for entrants, Thursday 30 April 2026 from 2pm to 3.30pm or Tuesday 12 May 2026 from 10.30am to 12pm, both  on zoom.

Purple Prosecco and Pizza Event 6 May 2026.

Awards close for entrants 31 May 2026.

Awards finalist announced September 2026.

Dorset Tourism Awards ceremony, 22 October 2026 at the Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth.

 

The 2026 Tourism South East Beautiful South Tourism Awards are now open for entry
…….. and we’d love to invite you to take part.

If you run a brilliant tourism or hospitality business in South East England, these awards are a fantastic way to raise your profile, build credibility, boost morale and set yourself apart from the competition. You’ll receive free feedback just for entering. If you win in certain categories, you could even go on to represent the South East at the national Visit England Awards for Excellence in 2027.

The awards are open to businesses of all sizes, with the option to enter as many eligible categories as you wish. Entry is £75 + VAT, but members of Tourism South East receive three free entries, plus the Unsung Hero Award is free for everyone. The deadline for submissions is midnight, 26 June.

Whether you’ve entered before or it’s your first time, we’re here to help. Just get in touch if you have any questions.

Best wishes, Fran Downton Chief Executive,
Tourism South East www.beautifulsouthawards.co.uk
Email us membership@tourismse.com