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Liverpool City Region Tourism awards 2021 and the Liverpool Cathedral. Picture Jason Roberts
Guests at the ceremony on Thursday evening enjoyed a three-course meal courtesy of Horseradish Catering with entertainment from Kasia Masai and Deana Walmsley.
Peter Sandman, head of visitor economy at Growth Platform, said: “Huge congratulations not only to the well-deserved winners tonight but to everyone at Liverpool Cathedral tonight and our sector as a whole.
Liverpool City Region Tourism awards 2021 and the Liverpool Cathedral. Picture Jason Roberts
“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 Company. Chief executive Bill Addy, said: “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.”
Associate sponsors were Liverpool ONE, National Museums Liverpool and Quest Liverpool whilst category sponsors were ACC Liverpool, BDO LLP, EPIC, Influential, Liverpool Cathedral, Lu Ban Restaurant, Merseyrail, Owen Drew, The Guide Liverpool, Ticket Quarter, Wild Thang and Wirral Chamber of Commerce.
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FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Tourism Young Person of the Year sponsored by National Museums Liverpool
Carlotta Cervia, Hilton Hotel Liverpool
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Unsung Hero sponsored by Liverpool ONE
Gerard Madden, The Bridewell
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New Tourism Business of the Yea sponsored by EPIC
Liverpool Food Tours
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Independent Tourism Business of the Year sponsored by Influential
Shiverpool
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Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award sponsored by ACC Liverpool
Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust
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Experience of the Year sponsored by Merseyrail
British Music Experience
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Small Visitor Attraction of the Year sponsored by Ticket Quarter
Royal Liver Building 360
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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
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Hidden Gem Award sponsored by The Guide Liverpool
The Watering Can
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Taste Award – Cafe/Bistro of the Year sponsored by Lu Ban Restaurant
Bold Street Coffee
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Pub of the Year sponsored by sponsored by Wild Thang
The Denbigh Castle
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Taste Award – Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Quest Liverpool
Lu Ban Restaurant
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B&B / Guest House of the Year sponsored by Liverpool Cathedral
Sunnyside Guest House
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Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year sponsored by Owen Drew
Epic Apartments
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Hotel of the Year sponsored by Liverpool BID Company
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
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Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award sponsored by Growth Platform
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