The Mersey Partnership Annual Tourism Awards
TMP Tourism Awards 2011 Winners!!
Excellence in Customer Service *Sponsored by Hotel Indigo and Days Inn
Kevin Roberts, Liverpool ONE
Other shortlisted entries:
- Sue Halliday, Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Halton
- Alison Storer, National Wildflower Centre, Knowsley
- George Sourbutts, Barons Bar, Scarisbrick Hotel, Sefton
- Jackie Burke, Compass Group at Haydock Park Racecourse, St.Helens
- Cliff Bowden, Lady Lever Art Gallery, Wirral
Tourism Marketing Initiative of the YearSponsored by Liverpool Football Club
Tate Liverpool for Picasso (www.tate.org.uk/liverpool)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Liverpool Coach Welcome at the Anglican Cathedral
- The European Peace Monument - The Beatles Story
- Touched - Liverpool Biennial
Cultural and Heritage Experience of the YearSponsored by BBC Radio Merseyside
Tate Liverpool for Picasso (www.tate.org.uk/liverpool)
Other shortlisted entries:
- FACT
- Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres
- Liverpool Philharmonic Programme 2010
- The Bluecoat
Excellence in Business Tourism *
Arena & Convention Centre Liverpool (www.accliverpool.com)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Haydock Park
- Knowsley Hall
- Merseyside Maritime Museum
- The Foresight Centre
Bar of the Year
The Wro Bar & Lounge (www.thewro-lounge.co.uk)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Alma de Cuba
- Gallaghers Pub and Barbers
- MOJO
- Oxton Bar and Terrace
- Palm Sugar Lounge
- Pima Bar at Hilton Liverpool
Taste*Sponsored by Merseytravel
The London Carriage Works (www.thelondoncarriageworks.co.uk)
Other shortlisted entries:
- 60 Hope Street
- Lunya
- Restaurant Richard Fox at Leverhulme Hotel
- The Quarter
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year *
The U-Boat Story (www.u-boatstory.co.uk)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Jungle Parc
- Mersey Tunnel Tours
- The Beatles' Childhood Homes - Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road
- The Hardmans' House
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year *
Liverpool Football Club (www.liverpoolfc.tv)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Albert Dock Liverpool
- Knowsley Safari Park
- Mersey Ferries
- Merseyside Maritime Museum
- Spaceport
- The Beatles Story
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year *Sponsored by Merseytravel
Herons Well (www.heronswell.co.uk)
Other shortlisted entries:
- BridgeStreet at Liverpool ONE
- Premier Apartments Liverpool
Guest Accommodation of the Year *Sponsored by Liverpool ONE
Knowsley Hall (www.knowsley.com)
Other shortlisted entries:
- 21 Park House
- At Peel Hey
- Hatters Liverpool
Excellence in Sustainable Tourism *Sponsored by Scottish Power
Arena & Convention Centre Liverpool (www.accliverpool.com)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Jungle Parc
- Radisson BLU Hotel Liverpool
Retailer of the YearSponsored by CityCentral BID
Utility Retail Ltd (www.utilitydesign.co.uk)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Disney Store
- Everton Two
- The Beatles Story
- World Museum Liverpool Shop
Tourism Experience of the Year *Sponsored by Arena & Convention Centre Liverpool
John Moores Painting Prize at the Walker Art Gallery (www.walkerartgallery.org.uk)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Mersey Ferries - Manchester Ship Canal Cruise
- Mersey Tunnel Tours
- The Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse
Tourism Event of the Year *Sponsored by Stena Line Irish Sea Ferries
The John Smith's Grand National (www.aintree.co.uk)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Bed-In at the Bluecoat
- DaDaFest
- Liverpool Biennial
- Liverpool Food and Drink Festival
- Paradise in the Park
- Wirral Food and Drink Festival
Hotel of the Year *Sponsored by Liverpool Vision
Hope Street Hotel (www.hopestreethotel.co.uk)
Other shortlisted entries:
- Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
- Hillbark Hotel & Spa
- Hilton Liverpool
- Leverhulme Hotel & Spa
- Novotel Liverpool
- Ramada Plaza Southport