Beautiful South Tourism Awards Finalists Announced

Produced in Kent is delighted to see so many of its members recognised at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards

The winners will be announced at a prestigious awards celebration on December 12 at The Grand Brighton, hosted by Toby Anstis, one of the nation’s best-loved radio and TV presenters.

Fran Downton, Chief Executive of Tourism South East, said “A huge congratulations to all our finalists. All have been rewarded for achieving the very highest of standards in our industry. The strength of our finalists highlights the incredible quality of the tourism sector across the South East. I am extremely grateful to our sponsors and to our Awards Event Partner, the Grand Brighton, a wonderful venue to hold our event. I know we all look forward to celebrating with our finalists on what will be a special night.”

Frasers of Egerton top the list as finalists in three categories, closely followed by Maidstone Distillery who have two finalist spots. Also making the finals are Boys Hall - who also recently scooped the Worlds Best Country Retreat in the National Geographic Traveller Hotel Awards and Romeny Marsh Shepherds Huts.

Good luck to all our Finalists!

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by VisitKent

Frasers, Ashford

EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (ACTIVE OR LEARNING)

Distillery Tour and Tutored Tasting – Maidstone Distillery, Maidstone

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts, Ashford

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD

Boys Hall, Ashford

SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Booking.com

Frasers, Ashford

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by City Cruises

Maidstone Distillery, Maidstone

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR

Frasers, Ashford

The full list of categories and finalists can be found here.