Cumbria will be represented in two categories of prestigious national tourism awards.
The finalists of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence have been revealed and among the 52 people, businesses and organisations shortlisted are The Quiet Site at Ullswater and Muncaster Castle’s Hannah Clapp.
The winners will be revealed at a ceremony in June.
The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence have been championing the best in England’s tourism industry for more than three decades and celebrate quality, innovation, best practice and exceptional customer service.
There were 1,800 applications to the 21 aligned local awards with 360 applicants forwarded for judging in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
VisitEngland director Andrew Stokes said: “England’s tourism industry has good reason to celebrate. As the finalists demonstrate, businesses across every region provide outstanding customer service along with high quality experiences while constantly innovating to find new ways to give more to visitors and the communities they serve.
“The applications to this year’s awards and the list of finalists are a testament to the range of first-class products on offer to both domestic and international visitors. I congratulate all the finalists who are already winners, and I wish them the very best of luck.”
The Quiet Site has been nominated for the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award while Hannah is a finalist in the Unsung Hero Award category.
