And the winners are

Our 6th Annual Awards took place at Chester Racecourse on Friday 11th June 2010.

The event saw BBC presenter Ranvir Singh announce the winning nominations across 15 categories.  Ranvir commented "Demonstrating true excellence in all areas is essential for a business to keep ahead of the competition.  All of the winners have shown that going the extra mile in their field can spell success."

And the winners were:

Self Catering Holiday of the Year
Winner: The Courtyard Helsby

Excellence in Business Tourism
Winner: Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Winner: Tatton Park
Highly Commended: Stockley Farm Park

Bed & Breakfast of the Year
Winner: Harrop Fold Farm
Highly Commended: Chester Stone Villa

Best Tourism Experience of the Year
Winner: Shark Dive at the Blue Planet Aquarium

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
Winner: Chester Heritage Tours
Highly Commended: Anson Engine Museum

Taste of Cheshire Award
Winner: 1539 Restaurant and Bar
Highly Commended: Harrop Fold Farm

Sustainable Tourism Award
Winner: Chester Zoo

Best Tourism Website of the Year
Winner: Chester Race Company

Best Tourism Event
Winner: Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

Small Hotel of the Year
Winner: Alexandra Court Hotel and Restaurant

Access for All Award
Winner: Anderton Boat Lift

Food & Drink Venue of the Year
Winner: Residence Restaurant and Bar

Holiday Park of the Year
Winner: Manor Wood Holiday Park

Large Hotel of the Year
Winner: Best Western Premier Queen Hotel
Highly Commended: Doubletree by Hilton Chester

Many thanks to all of those that nominated, and Congratulations to our 2010 Winners.

The awards were supported by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), Trinity Mirror, Virgin Trains, Bank of America, DTM Legal, Prodo and the Environment Agency.

For photographs of the evening, click here.

Posted by Kevin Ellis-Baxter
Corporate Communications Executive
T: 01244 405621