BBC broadacter Owain Wyn Evans presented the Liverpool City Region Toursim Awards at Liverpool Cathedral.
Recognising excellence across the city region’s tourism and hospitality industry, the annual awards are delivered by Growth Platform – Liverpool City Region Growth Company.
Peter Sandman, head of visitor economy at Growth Platform, said: “Huge congratulations not only to the well-deserved winners, but to everyone at Liverpool Cathedral tonight and our sector as a whole. For the last two years this industry, like many others, has faced unprecedented challenges and tonight has shown a resilient and united sector able to look forward and celebrate together.”
Headline sponsor of the awards were Liverpool BID (Business Improvement District) Company, their CEO, Bill Addy, said: “Congratulations to all winners of this year’s Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards. Tourism is a major economic driver in Liverpool City Region, but it also reflects its heart. From music to attractions, culture to food, we love to welcome visitors, as much as we love to be tourists in our own backyard.
“These awards celebrated success but also strength and tenacity. It was a great opportunity to say thank you and to raise a glass to those who have put their soul into the city as it recovers.”
Full list of winners:
Tourism Young Person of the Year sponsored by National Museums Liverpool
Carlotta Cervia, Hilton Hotel Liverpool
Unsung Hero sponsored by Liverpool ONE
Gerard Madden, The Bridewell
New Tourism Business of the Yea sponsored by EPIC
Liverpool Food Tours
Independent Tourism Business of the Year sponsored by Influential
Shiverpool
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award sponsored by ACC Liverpool
Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust
Experience of the Year sponsored by Merseyrail
British Music Experience
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year sponsored by Ticket Quarter
Royal Liver Building 360
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year sponsored by Wirral Chamber of Commerce
Liverpool Cathedral
Resilience and Innovation Award sponsored by BDO LLP
Lu Ban Restaurant
Hidden Gem Award sponsored by The Guide Liverpool
The Watering Can
Taste Award – Cafe/Bistro of the Year sponsored by Lu Ban Restaurant
Bold Street Coffee
Pub of the Year sponsored by sponsored by Wild Thang
The Denbigh Castle
Taste Award – Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Quest Liverpool
Lu Ban Restaurant
B&B / Guest House of the Year sponsored by Liverpool Cathedral
Sunnyside Guest House
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year sponsored by Owen Drew
Epic Apartments
Hotel of the Year sponsored by Liverpool BID Company
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award sponsored by Growth Platform
Max Steinberg CBE
