Southport businesses and attractions were applauded for their excellence as the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards took place last night (Thursday 10th March).
Sunnyside Guest House, on Bath Street in Southport, led the way by winning the B&B / Guest House of the Year, sponsored by Liverpool Cathedral.
The category was a clean sweep for Southport, with The Braemar Southport and The Heidi B&B completing the shortlisted places.
The Windmill pub, on Seabank Road in Southport, was a worthy finalist in the Pub Of The Year section.
The Atkinson, on Lord Street in Southport, was a finalist in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category.
And in the race to find the Liverpool City Region’s Hidden Gem, Southport had no less than FIVE local businesses named as finalists:
- Bijou Cinema Southport, Southport
- British Lawnmower Museum, Southport
- Enelles Glass House, Southport
- Southport Pier Pavilion, Southport
- Vintage Tea Room, Churchtown
The awards took place in the beautiful surroundings of Liverpool Cathedral.
Recognising excellence across the city region’s tourism and hospitality industry, the annual awards are delivered by Growth Platform – Liverpool City Region Growth Company.
Well done Sunnyside !!!! 👍👏🤣 pic.twitter.com/m1AzpWwY2E
— The Heidi B&B (@shelley13325) March 10, 2022
Double winners on the night were fine dining Chinese restaurant – Lu Ban, which won both the Resilience and Innovation Award along with Restaurant of the Year.
There was also a double win for the owners of The Denbigh Castle and The Bridewell with The Denbigh Castle taking the Pub of the Year accolade, whilst the Unsung Hero Award went to The Bridewell’s Head Waiter, Gerard Madden, who judges described as ‘a great ambassador, passionate about his job and always willing to pass on his knowledge.’
Back this year was the ‘Hidden Gem’ category – the only category voted for by the public, recognising the region’s best kept secret. This went to The Watering Can based at Greenbank Park, Liverpool, which overcame the challenge of five venues in Southport.
Amazing to be a part of #LCRTA21, thanks for an brilliant evening celebrating the incredible organisation across the city region. Shout out to our table buddies @SouthportBijou and A Slower Space. 🥂 pic.twitter.com/QcnpG922C4
— The Atkinson, Southport (@AtkinsonThe) March 10, 2022
Other winners on the night included Titanic for Hotel of the Year, Shiverpool for best Independent Tourism Business and Liverpool Food Tours taking the New Tourism Business award. The Outstanding Contribution Award was awarded to Max Steinberg – chair of the board for The ACC Liverpool Group and Shakespeare North.
During the evening, hosted by popular BBC broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans, guests enjoyed a fabulous 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. 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.”
Congratulations @LivCathedral for winning Large Visitor Attraction of the Year #LCRTA21 🙌 Congrats also to highly commended @KnowsleySafari and fellow nominees @tateliverpool and @World_Museum. We are proud to be finalists in this amazing category. 🥂
— The Atkinson, Southport (@AtkinsonThe) March 10, 2022
Headline sponsor of the awards were Liverpool BID (Business Improvement District) Company, their CEO, Bill Addy, said: “Congratulations to all winners of this year’s Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards. 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.
“These awards celebrated success but also strength and tenacity. It was a great opportunity to say thank you and to raise a glass to those who have put their soul into the city as it recovers.”
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.
The drinks reception was sponsored by Amion with media partner, The Metro.
Full list of winners:
Tourism Young Person of the Year sponsored by National Museums Liverpool
Carlotta Cervia, Hilton Hotel Liverpool
Unsung Hero sponsored by Liverpool ONE
Gerard Madden, The Bridewell
New Tourism Business of the Yea sponsored by EPIC
Liverpool Food Tours
Independent Tourism Business of the Year sponsored by Influential
Shiverpool
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award sponsored by ACC Liverpool
Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust
Experience of the Year sponsored by Merseyrail
British Music Experience
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year sponsored by Ticket Quarter
Royal Liver Building 360
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
Hidden Gem Award sponsored by The Guide Liverpool
The Watering Can
Taste Award – Cafe/Bistro of the Year sponsored by Lu Ban Restaurant
Bold Street Coffee
Pub of the Year sponsored by sponsored by Wild Thang
The Denbigh Castle
Taste Award – Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Quest Liverpool
Lu Ban Restaurant
B&B / Guest House of the Year sponsored by Liverpool Cathedral
Sunnyside Guest House
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year sponsored by Owen Drew
Epic Apartments
Hotel of the Year sponsored by Liverpool BID Company
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award sponsored by Growth Platform
Max Steinberg CBE
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