Leicestershire Promotions Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2024

The list of finalists for the Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2024 will be announced shortly.

The Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2024 are open to all of the tourism and hospitality sector including hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, tea shops, pubs, visitor attractions, events and much more.

To complete an online application form for any of the VisitEngland categories click here. If you have applied for one of these categories previously you will be able to login using your previous details. If you are new to this process you will need to set up an account first - click here.   Applications for our local awards can be completed using a paper application form. Click on each category listed further down this page to download the form. Save the form on your own PC to work on your application.

As well as being the most prestigious awards for the sector locally, winners can then proceed to the National Tourism Awards operated by UK’s tourism agency, Visit England. This year’s awards will build on the tremendous successes that have gone before.

Timetable

13th September - entries close 

1st October - announcement of finalists 

4th December - winners announced at Gala Awards Ceremony - Athena, Leicester

June 2025 - VisitEngland Awards for Excellence winners announced


VISIT ENGLAND CORE CATEGORIES

To complete an online application form for any of the core categories click here.  If you have applied for one of these categories previously you will be able to login using your previous details.  If you are new to this process you will need to set up an account first - click here.

B&B and Guest House
Small Hotel
Large Hotel
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park
Self Catering Accommodation
Small Visitor Attraction - entries closed
Large Visitor Attraction - entries closed
Pub
Experience
New Tourism Business
Taste of England - Special Occasion Dining

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
Business Events Venue
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
 
LOCAL AWARDS
Applications for our local awards can be completed using a paper application form.  Click on each category to download the form.  Save the form on your own PC to work on your application. Return your completed form to the email address indicated on the form.

Free Event
Event / Festival - Paid Entry
Live Music Venue
Team
Rising Star
Best Employer for Career Starters
Breakfast
Sunday Lunch
Tearoom/Coffee Shop
Casual Dining Experience
Beer Garden

Dog Friendly Venue

ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES

Best Day Out in Leicestershire - Attraction / Experience - public nominations

Outstanding Contribution - Leicestershire Promotions nomination


Our sponsors

The awards are sponsored by Novotel Leicester,  Pear Communications and St Martins Lodge Leicester, and are supported by Visit Leicester.

Novotel Hotel Leicester
Stylish, comfortable rooms for business and leisure guests, choice of event rooms, in a central position in Leicester city centre.
https://all.accor.com/ssr/app/novotel/

Pear OOH
Pear OOH is a Leicester-based Media Owner that specialises in affordable Digital and Static Outdoor advertising, Print Distribution and Experiences.  Pear OOH particularly focuses on niche environments where brands can easily connect and engage with their target audience when they are at their most receptive, and form long-lasting and long-term brand engagement.

https://www.pearoutofhome.co.uk/media

St Martins Lodge

Located in the heart of the historic Cathedral Quarter in Leicester, St Martins Lodge offers luxury room only accommodation for those looking to stay in the city for business or leisure. We offer 28 luxury bedrooms, including a top floor junior suite. Many original features of this historic building have been retained including the hallway with its chandelier and elegant staircase. Each room is individually styled in sympathy with the historic architecture and character of the original building.   https://www.stmartinslodge.co.uk/