Final call for the 2016 tourism and hospitality awards

The most hotly anticipated awards event in the tourism calendar will take place on Thursday 26 May at St Columb’s Hall in Londonderry.

Over 300 tourism providers and industry stakeholders are expected to attend the glittering Tourism NI event, being held in association with title sponsor Tennent’s NI.

The evening will celebrate Northern Ireland’s greatest tourism successes over the past year, as well as looking forward to the opportunities in the 2016 Year of Food and Drink.

A total of 12 tourism awards are up for grabs, including Hotel of the Year, Best Food Tourism Experience of the Year and Best Marketing Initiative.

Stephen Finlay, Tourism NI’s Director of Corporate Development, said: “The Northern Ireland Tourism Awards in association with Tennent’s NI are about recognising the very best practice within the local industry and Tourism NI is keen to encourage businesses of all sizes and shapes to enter and attempt to win recognition for their hard work, success stories and professionalism.

“With the Year of Food and Drink initiative in full swing in 2016, much is going on behind the scenes to deliver excellent visitor experiences and to enhance Northern Ireland’s reputation as a foodie destination.

“These gala awards will offer businesses the opportunity to review their performances and identify their core strengths.

“Winning could be a matter of simply telling us how you have gone that extra mile to set your business apart from the competition.

“The potential prize for entering is a prestigious accolade for the quality of your products and services.”

Log onto www.nitourismawards.com for more information, deadline for submitting entries is 5pm on Monday February 22.