Visit York Tourism Awards 2027
The Visit York Tourism Awards 2027 will return on 11th 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.
Each category honours 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, these awards shine a spotlight on the very best that York has to offer.
Applications are now closed.
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.
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.
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.
Experience of the Year
Award sponsored by LNER
This award recognises providers of truly memorable and immersive activities for visitors to participate in.
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.
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.
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.
Large Hotel of the Year (North Yorkshire)
For North Yorkshire businesses only
This award recognises full service hotels providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
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.
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year (North Yorkshire)
For North Yorkshire businesses only
This award recognises large visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
New Tourism Business Award
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.
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.
Regenerative Tourism Award
Award sponsorship opportunity available
Recognises tourism businesses from across the visitor economy who are truly committed to championing and delivering a regenerative tourism approach to their sustainable actions. Showing clearly how visitors are encouraged to behave in a responsible way throughout their visit or stay.
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.
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.
Small Serviced Accommodation Provider of the Year (North Yorkshire)
For North Yorkshire businesses only
This award recognises small serviced accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
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.
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (North Yorkshire)
For North Yorkshire businesses only
This award recognises small visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Taste of England Award
Award sponsored by Fowlers
This award recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer food, beverage and service innovation and excellence.
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.
Unsung Hero Award
Award sponsored by HAY
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.