The 2025 Cornwall Tourism Awards have now officially closed with entries up 6.6% on last year, showing the continued energy and pride across the county’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Now entering the judging phase, the awards continue to set the bar nationally, having once again achieved “Outstanding” accreditation from the Awards Trust Mark – the highest level. Karen Sutton, Awards Trust Mark lead assessor, said, “A robust entry and judging process is vital, not just for award entrants but for the industry as a whole. It’s important to shine a light on awards schemes that operate with the highest ethical standards and transparency. The tourism awards run by Services for Tourism exemplify how awards should be managed.”
Robin Barker, Service for Tourism, Awards Director, said: “It’s great to see another year of year-on-year growth in entries – growing every year since the pandemic. It’s also so rewarding to see businesses of all types and sizes taking part, clearly welcoming the benefits including free feedback and the chance to progress on to the national VisitEngland awards. I love working with leading suppliers to the industry as sponsors – gaining their input and support brings so many additional benefits to an industry that – now more than ever – links with every part of the economy.”
Stuart Reid, Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, headline sponsor of this year’s awards, said: “It’s inspiring to see such a high number of entries to the awards this year. The volume and quality of submissions reflects the world-class standards of Cornwall’s tourism industry. We’re proud to support an awards programme that celebrates the passion and dedication behind every visitor experience in our region.”
The winners will be announced at the Cornwall Tourism Awards Ceremony in Truro Cathedral on 13 November 2025.
Winners from some award categories go through to compete in the VisitEngland for Excellence Awards. Last year’s Cornwall champions Boscastle House, Treworgey Cottages, Polmanter Touring Park and Mylor Sailing School have all made it through to the national finals, taking place in Brighton on 4 June. We wish them the best of luck in representing Cornwall on the national stage.
