Organisers of the North East Tourism Awards have opened up applications for next year's competition and are encouraging the region's tourism businesses to apply.
The awards aim to celebrate quality, innovation and best practice throughout the region by showcasing the range of 'high quality' experiences on offer for visitors to the North East. Next year's awards will see businesses compete in 16 categories, including two new categories introduced at this year's awards: Unsung Hero and Resilience and innovation Award as well as the return of the Business Events Venue of the Year Award.
The awards, which will celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2023, will see applications judged by a panel of industry experts, with a focus on experiencing the North East tourism industry first-hand.