Visit York Tourism Awards 2027
The Visit York Tourism Awards 2027 will return on 11 March 2027 at the historic York Racecourse. Each category will honour those who demonstrate exceptional quality, innovation and dedication in providing memorable experiences for visitors. From inclusive tourism to sustainable practices, and from the best in accommodation to extraordinary events, the awards will shine a spotlight on the very best that York has to offer.
We are delighted to announce the finalists for the Visit York Tourism Awards 2027!
Visit York Tourism Awards – Categories
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Award sponsorship opportunity available
This award recognises tourism businesses that excel in providing an inclusive customer experience, particularly for those with accessibility requirements.
Finalists
Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park and Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Award sponsored by Booking.com
This award recognises self-catering accommodation, holiday parks, sites and villages that provide exceptional guest experiences across properties for let, static vans, touring pitches, shepherd's huts and more.
Finalists
Event, Festival or Cultural Experience of the Year
Award sponsorship opportunity available
This award recognises organisers of truly memorable and immersive events and festivals for visitors to enjoy.
Finalists
- Christmas at Castle Howard
- JORVIK Viking Festival
- Object Journeys at York Army Museum
- York Pride
Experience of the Year
Award sponsored by LNER
This award recognises providers of truly memorable and immersive activities for visitors to participate in.
Finalists
Independent Business of the Year
Award sponsorship opportunity available
For businesses directly involved in tourism, with a unique selling point that might be a retail offering, theme or entertainment and with no more than 5 branches.
Finalists
International Tourism Award
Award sponsored by Expedia Group
This award recognises tourism businesses providing unforgettable visitor experiences for international visitors and attention to detail in all areas of the business.
Finalists
Large Hotel of the Year (York)
Award sponsored by Yorkshire Laundry Services
This award recognises full service hotels providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Finalists
Large Hotel of the Year (North Yorkshire)
In partnership with Visit North Yorkshire
This award recognises full service hotels providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Finalists
- Grantley Hall
- Sandburn Hall
- Swinton Park Hotel
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year (York)
Award sponsorship opportunity available
This award recognises large visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Finalists
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year (North Yorkshire)
In partnership with Visit North Yorkshire
This award recognises large visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Finalists
New Tourism Business of the Year
Award sponsorship opportunity available
This award recognises high performing new tourism businesses, demonstrating excellent understanding of their market, exceeding the expectations of their customers with clear plans for future development.
Finalists
Pub of the Year
Award sponsored by Hunter Gee Holroyd
This award recognises pubs that make a significant contribution to tourism in their area, with a food and drink offering that includes quality locally sourced produce.
Finalists
Retailer of the Year
Award sponsored by York BID
This award recognises businesses that make a significant contribution to tourism in their area, with a retail offering.
Finalists
Small Serviced Accommodation Provider of the Year (York)
Award sponsorship opportunity available
This award recognises small serviced accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Finalists
Small Serviced Accommodation Provider of the Year (North Yorkshire)
In partnership with Visit North Yorkshire
This award recognises small serviced accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Finalists
- Ashes Farm Holiday Accommodation
- La Rosa Hotel
- Yorebridge House
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (York)
Award sponsored by Shambles Market
This award recognises small visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Finalists
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (North Yorkshire)
In partnership with Visit North Yorkshire
This award recognises small visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Finalists
- Filey Zoo
- Ripon Museum Trust
- Stump Cross Caverns
Taste of England Award
Award sponsored by Fowlers of York
This award recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer food, beverage and service innovation and excellence.
Finalists
The Best of York Award
Award sponsored by York St John University
This award recognises the very best that York has to offer, be it a business, a team or an individual.
Finalists
Unsung Hero Award
In partnership with Hospitality Association York
This award recognises individuals working within the tourism industry who go above and beyond behind the scenes, making an outstanding contribution to their business, colleagues and the visitor experience.
Finalists
- Paul Brockbank at Grand Opera House York
- Fiona Hyde at JORVIK Viking Centre