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Dorset’s Tourism Awards 2026 finalists revealed

This year’s Dorset Tourism Awards Finalists have been announced following three months of judging by an independent panel of tourism experts.

They are now guaranteed a gold, silver or bronze award, which will be revealed at the Awards ceremony at Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth, on Thursday 22 October. A further 13 businesses have been recognised with Commended status.

The Awards celebrate excellence across Dorset’s visitor economy, recognising businesses and individuals across accommodation, attractions, experiences, food and drink and other areas of tourism.

The headline sponsor for this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards is Tomorrows Travel. Jay Thornton, Commercial & Engineering Director at Tomorrows Travel, said, “We’re delighted to congratulate all of this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards finalists. As headline sponsor, Tomorrows Travel Group is incredibly proud to support awards that play such an important role in our region. The quality of this year’s finalists showcases the passion, innovation and dedication that makes Dorset such an outstanding destination, and we look forward to celebrating these achievements at the awards night.”

Nell Barrington, Awards Director, said, “Reaching the finals is a huge achievement and these Awards are a chance to reward all the hard-working businesses that give visitors such a great experience in Dorset. I am delighted to see this year’s finalists getting the recognition they deserve.”

The Dorset Tourism Awards are run in partnership with the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, with eligible winners being nominated for the national awards in 2027.

For the full list of finalists visit www.dorsettourismawards.org.uk

September 10, 2026

Filed Under: Awards, Dorset, Hospitality, Industry News, South West News, Tourism

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