Saffery

Saffery is a national chartered accountancy practice which has been established in Bournemouth for 30 years. We support and work with a significant portfolio of clients in leisure, hospitality and tourism. Our experience has given us an invaluable understanding of the issues and challenges faced by businesses in the sector, which has enabled us to develop a range of successful strategies and solutions.

Our team, based in Bournemouth, provide advice to hotels, restaurants, marinas, holiday parks, clubs, associations and attractions. Having the specialist resource in house allows us to fully support clients on such matters as tax efficient structures and profit extraction, employee remuneration packages, VAT planning, business planning & strategy, funding arrangements and corporate finance transactions. We also provide a comprehensive range of compliance services to ensure that our clients meet their statutory obligations.

Visit Dorset

Visit Dorset is the Destination Management Organisation for Dorset, helping to support and grow Dorset’s visitor economy. Visit Dorset is funded by Dorset Council and is supported by over 500 paying business members.

Our key aims are to promote Dorset as a world class destination to attract visitors year round and support the local economy and tourism industry through marketing, PR and strategic partnerships. The team manage the visit-dorset.com website which is recognised as Dorset’s official visitor website and receives 2 million visits a year. Visit Dorset has a very active social media presence across all platforms and works closely with VisitEngland as well as national and international press and media to ensure that Dorset competes as a leading UK tourism destination.

Dorset LEP

Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is proud to sponsor this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards.

Dorset LEP is a business led private and public sector partnership, promoting local economic growth and prosperity. Dorset LEP delivers projects that support and develop infrastructure, housing, skills, enterprise and business growth to achieve long-term economic benefit for all in Dorset.

For more information visit the Dorset LEP website dorsetlep.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @dorsetlep

Goadsby

Established in 1958, and having celebrated 60 successful years in the industry in 2018, Goadsby has grown to become an influential property practice covering both residential and commercial disciplines. 

The group comprises a branch network of 24 offices across the South of England with specialist commercial centres in Bournemouth, Southampton and Winchester.  Expert teams cover all aspects of residential and commercial business including sales, lettings, new homes, land, mortgage services, hotels and leisure, business space, retail, investment consultancy, survey & valuation, building consultancy, town planning, property management, CAD services, corporate consultancy and public sector appointments.

The Hotels and Leisure division of Goadsby is one of the longest established nationally. A wide spread of clients range from the dedicated B&B owner to corporate hotel groups. Restaurants, public houses, holiday flat blocks, camping and touring parks, catteries and kennels also fall within the remit of Ian Palmer and Mark Nurse, between them able to call upon a combined 57 years of practise.

Currently ranked in the top 25 of all composite property service providers in the UK, the commercial arm is acknowledged as a major practice in the Central South having won multiple awards throughout the last ten years based on the volume of business transacted.

Tourism is the lifeblood of the South Coast and Goadsby is committed to maintaining an active support role within an industry justifiably recognised as a principal contributor to the local economy.

Resort Dorset

Information – it’s what we all need when visiting an unfamiliar area – and Resort has been providing just that for over thirty years!

Resort is Dorset’s most well-known tourist magazine and is picked up by thousands of loyal readers right on your doorstep. Advertising in Resort takes care of the whole season – from Easter right through to September.  

Advertisers also benefit from being featured on an easy to navigate, mobile-responsive website. The combination of print and digital helps bring new business direct to the door. And with a following of over 35,000 on social media you’ll receive extensive and quality exposure.

Independently-run, you are in reliable hands with Resort Dorset.

Tozers

Tozers are the award-winning leading lawyers when it comes to park law. As legal advisers to the British Holiday and Home Parks Association for over 65 years, we are at the cutting edge of legal developments affecting the parks industry. Our dedicated and experienced team advise parks businesses small and large, throughout England and Wales, on a wide range of issues.

We offer a comprehensive legal service for both our commercial and private clients, always staying one step ahead and seeking new perspectives, which is why we are one of the top-rated law firms.

We put our clients first. We’re Tozers, thoughtful legal partners for a changing world.

Clipper

We’ve been making magical teas in Dorset since 1984, from small beginnings in our founders’ kitchen with a single chest of Assam.

Today, our tea guys, Dan & James travel the world to work with amazing growers from the best tea gardens to source, select and blend all our own products. We only work with progressive tea estates who look to improve the quality of life for their workers and their families and we were the 1st brand in the UK to carry the Fairtrade mark. Today we’re the world’s largest Fairtrade tea brand, and all of our teabags are plastic free!

At Clipper, we believe that every cup of tea counts. So we only use premium grade tea, we blend and pack our teas where we began in Beaminster, Dorset, and we are dedicated to making sure every cup of tea is natural, fair & delicious. 

You see, Natural, Fair & Delicious, isn’t just a strap line, but a guide to absolutely every decision we make.

Anytime Booking

Anytime is an innovative online booking and management software, powering the outdoor holiday market around the clock. We support hundreds of campsites, holiday parks, glamping sites, motorhome hire businesses and holiday let agencies all around the UK. Our multi-accommodation focus is one of our key differentiators in this market, along with our reputation for having the fastest and highest quality support.

Save precious time with automation, live availability and payments, intuitive dashboard and reporting, and integrated guest services. Drive up sales using our carefully selected partnerships with leading distributors like campsites.co.uk, Cool Camping, Pitch Up, TXGB and Rentals United. If you need a new website, create one with our new drag and drop website builder - beautiful results with no need to code! Fully supported from our HQ in Cornwall, our cloud-based platform is mobile-friendly and is racked, stacked and packed with all the tools a busy holiday business needs to stand out and thrive.

Bournemouth University Business School

Bournemouth University Business School is a dynamic group of academics who are committed to inspiring people and organisations to grow in a responsible and empathetic way through a fusion of innovative education, research and practice.   

The School houses a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in tourism and hospitality management, event management and sport management.  We also offer a Masters degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management.  We have an established reputation for excellence in tourism and hospitality and are ranked 14th in the UK for Tourism, Transport and Travel (Complete University Guide, 2023) and 17th in the world for Hospitality and Tourism Management (Shanghai Rankings, 2023). 

Dorset Magazine

Dorset magazine celebrates all aspects of this beautiful county, from coast and countryside to towns and villages. Every month Dorset magazine gives you the inside track on interesting places to visit, fabulous arts and music events, award-winning food and drink, wonderful walks and wildlife. Along the way we uncover hidden gems, reveal exciting stories from the past and present, and introduce you to new aspects of the county you may not be aware of. 

We also champion the wonderful food and drink made and served in the county, and meet the people who proudly fly the flag for Dorset

NFU Mutual Bournemouth Agency

It’s our mutuality which sets us apart. NFU Mutual is owned by and run for over 900,000 customers, and we work hard to protect your interests. From 300 local offices offering personal service to our tailored quotes you can’t get on price comparison sites, your needs are at the heart of everything we do.

Gaining accolades is one way of being recognised for the high standards of customer service and cover which we provide. We take pride in the fact that many of our general insurance products have received recognition from third parties, demonstrating our commitment to providing a comprehensive level of cover.

But we’re not standing still. Supporting our communities is very important to us. We’re committed to helping protect the environment, championing rural communities through events and initiatives, and continuing to offer the best care possible.

Holidaymaker App

Holidaymaker App is delighted to be supporting the Tourism Awards.  Designed for the caravan and holiday park sector, Holidaymaker App is a new digital platform that delivers significant benefits for holiday park owners and guests before, during and after their stay..

Used by over 110,000 guest users, our innovative technology platform ensures guests get the very latest news, updates, offers and park information via your Holidaymaker App© on their mobile phone, website, tablets, digital signage and more.

Gain a new competitive advantage with Holidaymaker, our integrated Guest Experience platform to upsell holidays, increase on-park spend and encourage direct re-bookings.

Booking.com

At Booking.com, we combine 20+ years of industry experience with continuous data-backed insights to provide you with the services, products and support you need to grow your business. That’s why we offer the tools, visibility and round-the-clock support you might not get on your own.

We’re proud to be the world’s number one accommodation site for bookings. More than 1.5 million room nights are booked on Booking.com every single day. With such a large customer base, we can help you reach a vast audience of potential guests, from every corner of the globe – meaning you have access to entire new markets, all in one place

Black Cow Vodka

Black Cow - The world's smoothest vodka

Black Cow is the world’s first Pure Milk Vodka. Made in West Dorset using what is left over from grass grazed cows milk after making Black Cow Deluxe Cheddar cheese. Using milk as our only source ingredient is what makes Black Cow vodka so deliciously smooth.  So smooth you can drink it till the cows come home. Perfect to sip neat or mix in a long drink or cocktail.

Les Enfants Terribles

Established in 2016 by Chef Eric Tavernier, there is a definite je ne sais quoi to the seasonal menu.​  Seafood comes straight from the Harbourside and you will find with Eric’s 30 years of culinary experience that the flavours are coaxed to perfection. 

Aiming to make your meal as relaxing and revitalising as possible, the ethos is to serve locally caught fish and locally made produce to customers who can relax and unwind with good food and great ambience

Come and be an Enfants Terribles with us.​

Tomorrows Travel

We are Tomorrows Travel. Whether you need transport for a wedding or day out, we have you covered.  We are a forward thinking, independent operator which offers tech-based solutions, low emission vehicles, great service & value.  

Need transport for your event? Festival Buses by Tomorrows Travel. Your go to operator for event travel.

• Supply of vehicles
• Scheduling of routes & services
• App based tickets & E-pos on-site sales
• Vehicle tracking & more...

Come and join the hundreds of customers using us, contact us today.

AGI

AGI specialise in the design and construction of bespoke adventure golf and mini golf courses, working with our clients to create individual courses that range from budget mini golf to top end adventure golf. We install synthetic par 3 golf courses, sports areas, pitches and re-surfacing of multi-use games areas, encompassing a customer focused approach throughout.

AGI also supply and install playground equipment and commercial synthetic grass for all areas. We can support the upgrading of existing play areas and construction of new ones.

VoltShare

VoltShare provide scalable and cost-effective destination EV Charging solutions designed for hospitality venues of any size. Our unique managed solutions and automated billing remove operational strains on your staff, giving your business the freedom to have more for less. Without restrictive decade-long property leases or subscription fees, your venue has the unique opportunity to offer essential charging facilities without hefty install costs while receiving the lion’s share of charging profits.

From independent self-catering properties, boutique hotels, tourist attractions to hotel groups and large pub companies, VoltShare are the ideal choice in realising your EV charging ambitions.

The Little House Dorset

'The Little House are a multi-award winning Dorset-based kitchen by Anna and Dan - a couple who bonded over their passion for food and tasting as much of it as they can!

We source the best, and where possible, seasonal and local produce to create our hand-tempered chocolates and beautiful pâtisserie, available both locally and nationwide for individuals, as well as bespoke for businesses and weddings alike. 

We are proud to champion and support the great county of Dorset and the many people who produce its wonderful artisanal delights, from fruit to dairy, coffee and much more!'

Polygon Pets

Established in March 2016, Polygon Pets launched our first state-of-the-art self-service Dog Wash on Sandbanks Beach and is now the UK’s largest self-service Dog Wash owner / operator with a range of locations 

Our machines are fun, flexible and easy to use offering warm water, a range of shampoos, two speed dryer - all at a low cost.  Polygon Pets appreciate our many loyal followers and pride ourselves on great customer service. The founders are local Dorset residents and are immensely proud to have created a fun, practical and unique business within our home town.

Hospitality Assured

Hospitality Assured is the international industry standard for customer service excellence, from by the Institute of Hospitality. Designed to elevate organisational performance, it provides a framework that enhances service quality, customer satisfaction, and staff engagement. Supporting awards as a sponsor aligns with our commitment to recognising and celebrating excellence in hospitality. By partnering with these prestigious events, Hospitality Assured highlights businesses and individuals who exemplify outstanding service, innovation, and sustainability.

Our sponsorship underscores our dedication to driving best practices across the sector, inspiring organisations to continually strive for excellence while fostering a culture of professionalism and pride in hospitality.

Winederful

Winederful is more than just a wine company; it's a celebration of the art and joy of wine. From the very beginning, our mission has been to seek out and bring the finest and most unique wines to England, offering a taste of the extraordinary with every bottle. Each wine we select tells a story, each sip a journey to the vineyards of Italy and beyond.

We believe that wine is not just a drink but an experience to be savoured and celebrated. Our passion drives us to deliver unparalleled wine experiences through exclusive events and immersive wine tastings. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious newcomer, our events are crafted to ignite your senses and deepen your appreciation for the world of wine.

Quality in Tourism

Working with hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, QiT provides the expertise and advice needed to quantify and improve business performance. From mystery shopping to quality assessment, sustainability reviews and market advice, our industry experts are available to share advice and guidance, benchmark businesses, and identify opportunities for improvement. We pride ourselves on looking at a business from the outside-in, looking at it from a customer perspective, from a community perspective, from an employee perspective and from a competitive perspective. Helping businesses become the best they can be. We are not inspectors, we are not auditors, we are your businesses support team and your cheerleaders rolled into one.