BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE TOURISM AWARDS (BAPTAs)

Entries are now open for the Bournemouth & Poole Tourism Awards, or the BAPTAs for short (previously the Bournemouth Tourism Awards).

Entering is a fabulous way to raise the profile of your business, reward your team and showcase yourself in front of other local businesses. Any person, business or establishment working in the BH postcode area can enter.

Key dates are as follows:

• 11 October – Entries Open
• 15 November – Voting Opens
• 10 January – Entries Close
• 15 January – Voting Closes
• 17/18 January – Judging
• 30 January – Semi-Finals
• 15 March – Final Gala Dinner

The categories are:

• Best Retail Experience Award
• New Business of the Year Award
• Great Time Out Award
• Best Night Out Award
• Family Eating Experience Award
• Specialist Dining Experience Award
• World Cuisine Experience Award
• Best Breakfast Award
• Afternoon Tea Award
• Creative Concept of the Year Award
• Green Initiative Award
• Education Award
• Unsung Hero Award
• Rising Star Award
• Bar Personality of the Year Award
• Large Hotel Award
• Small Hotel Award
• Transport Delivery Award

More information and criteria for each award can be found at: bapta.co.uk/categories