London’s top tourism organisations and attractions fought off stiff competition to reach the shortlist of the prestigious Visit London Awards 2006, sponsored by Eurostar, announced today (see below).
The annual awards highlight the best of the capital, including accommodation, attractions, entertainment and cultural events. Those working behind the scenes have their share of the limelight, with awards covering excellence in areas such as customer service and marketing.
Judged by a range of senior industry experts, nominees are required to demonstrate high standards in their arena and show commitment towards areas such as sustainability, accessibility, training and development, and investment in the local community.
James Bidwell, chief executive of Visit London said: “The Awards provide a platform to showcase the very best that the city has to offer, from unsung heroes to popular destinations. This year’s shortlist demonstrates just this breadth, and I congratulate all the businesses who have made it through to the finals. It’s their unwavering commitment to quality and innovation that ensures London remains the world’s top city break destination.”
Eurostar is headline sponsor for the Awards, ensuring the 2006 Awards ceremony, on the 23 November, will be a showstopper. Simon Montague, Director of Communications, Eurostar said: “Eurostar is delighted to sponsor the Visit London Awards 2006. The shortlist for this year’s Awards shows that London is packed with great tourist and business venues right across the city. These top quality attractions are encouraging more business and leisure travellers from the Continent to jump onto Eurostar’s high-speed trains to visit this wonderful city.”
You can now buy your tickets to the gala event on the evening of 23 November at the legendary Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, which has played host to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, and more recently, the RSC and De La Guarda. Call 020 7234 5859 or visit visitlondon.com/awards.
Visit London Awards 2006 sponsored by Eurostar Shortlist
Bed and Breakfast of the Year Sponsored by: Eviivo | B&B Belgravia | | Harmondsworth Hall | | Knightsbridge Green | Hostel of the Year
Sponsored by: Take One Media
| Globetrotter Inn | | Palmers Lodge | | St Christopher's Inns | Large Hotel of the Year | London County Hall Premier Travel Inn | | London Hilton on Park Lane | | Renaissance Chancery Court | | The Chesterfield Hotel Mayfair | | The Milestone Hotel | Small Hotel of the Year | Hotel 41 | | The Capital | | The Egerton House Hotel | | The Sumner Hotel | | The Zetter Hotel | Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
Sponsored by: London Duck Tours | London Glassblowing | | The Fan Museum | Large Visitor Attraction of the Year | BA London Eye | | National Portrait Gallery | | Tate Modern | | Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum | Business Venue of the Year | Barbican | | East Wintergardens | | ExCeL London | | One Great George Street | | Science Museum | Business Event of the Year | Fortesque's Event Management
| | Launchpad Events at Chartered Accountants Hall
| | Science Museum, Lacoste Footwear Product Launch | | Tate Modern and UBS partnership launch party | Tour London Event of the Year | BBC Tours | | iAudioguide.com | | London Duck Tours | | London Walks | | The Big Bus Company | Cultural Event of the Year | Artichoke's 'Sultan's Elephant' | | Horniman Museum - Africa 05 Festival | | Russian Rhapsody - Event Concept | | The Mayor's Thames Festival | | Zoological Society of London 'Gay Sunday' | Award for Outstanding Customer Service
Sponsored by MSB | British Airways London Eye, Hospitality Team | | City Inn Westminster, Guest Services Team | | Jeanette Norris, Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College | | Royal Albert Hall, Box Office Team | | Sharon Francis, National Maritime Museum | Tourist Information Centre of the Year | Greenwich Tourist Information Centre | | Kingston Visitor and Tourist Information Centre | | Lewisham Tourist Information Centre | | Swanley Tourist Information Centre | | The Britain and London Visitor Centre |
Tourism Website of the Year | Barbican: www.barbican.org.uk | | London RIB Voyages: www.londonribvoyages.com | | Myhotels: www.myhotels.com | | SOLT: www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk | Marketing/PR Campaign of the Year
Sponsored by: London Calling Arts | London Zoo - Human Zoo | | Museum of London - Launch of Medieval Gallery | | Pearl Restaurant and Bar - 'Shopping with the Chef' | | Radisson Edwardian - 'Let Loose in London' | Best Borough Initiative of the Year
Sponsored by: etc. venues | London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | | London Borough of Havering | | London Borough of Tower Hamlets (London Eastside) | | Southwark Council Tourism Team | | Westminster Council / Cross River Partnership | The 'Future London' Sustainable Tourism Award
Sponsored by: The Caravan Club | Apex City of London Hotel | | One Aldwych | | The Savoy |
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Notes to Editors:
For more information please contact Janet Hanson in the Visit London press office on 020 7234 5841 or email jhanson@visitlondon.com.
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