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Isle of Wight wins Destination of the Year at group travel awards
The Isle of Wight has this week been honoured as Best UK Destination of the Year at the Group Leisure & Travel Awards.
Now in its 27th year, the awards are organised by Group Leisure & Travel magazine, for organisers of group trips and holidays.
Hosed by America’s Got Talent winner, ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, guests across the group travel sector came together to celebrate the winners at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes.
Isle of Wight won despite strong competition from destinations such as London, Staffordshire, Wiltshire and York.
The awards are voted for by group travel organisers.
Amy Summers, Sustainable Travel, Trade and Exhibitions Manager accepted the award:
“It was an honour to collect the award on behalf of the Isle of Wight. My thanks to everyone who voted for us.”
“Over the past year we have refreshed our group guide, added new itineraries, built relationships within the groups industry, and showcased the Island as the place for group travel.”
“My congratulations to all businesses on the Island who provide an outstanding service to groups, and a special mention to the exhibition partnership members.”
The IOW celebrated other successes as Warner Leisure Hotels, with locations at Bembridge Coast and Norton Grange, was awarded Best Accommodation for Groups.
HF Holidays, with a property at Freshwater Bay, was named Best Group Tour Operator.
Will Myles, MD at Visit Isle of Wight said:
“To be nominated is an incredible achievement, but to go on and win as the result of a vote from group travel organisers is a shining testament to businesses and their staff on the Isle of Wight.”
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