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Visit London Awards shortlist unveiled
The shortlist for the 2005 Visit London Awards has been published in advance of a presentation ceremony on November 29
The annual awards showcase the capital’s top tourism businesses, from hotels and B&Bs to attractions, cultural events, websites and marketing campaigns.
Entrants had to prove exceptionally high standards of facilities and customer care. Visit London said that sustainability was an important criterion for the awards, as well as accessibility for disabled customers and investment in the local community.
Chief executive James Bidwell said: “The Visit London Awards aim to showcase excellence in all areas of tourism and this year’s selections demonstrate the breadth and quality of experience that London offers visitors.”
Shortlist:
*Large Hotel of the Year
London Hilton on Park Lane
Metropolitan London
Novotel London West
The Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel
www.renaissancechancerycourt.com
Jumeirah Carlton Tower
*Small Hotel of the Year
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Capital Hotel
Grim’s Dyke Hotel
The Halkin
The Milestone Hotel
*B&B of the Year
Aster House
B+B Belgravia
Doughty Cottage
Five Sumner Place Hotel
*Best for Business
Devonport House Greenwich
Hilton London Metropolitan
etc.venues
ExCeL London
Silver Fleet – Woods River Cruises
*Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms
Madame Tussauds London
National Maritime Museum
Tate Modern
*Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
The Bramah Museum of Tea and Coffee
Dulwich Picture Gallery
www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
The Fan Museum
Fashion and Textile Museum
Kew Bridge Steam Museum
South London Gallery
*Tour London Award
BBC Tours
Big Bus Company
British Airways London Eye
London Duck Tours
Thames Clippers
*Best Borough
Cross River Partnership
www.crossriverpartnership.org/gems
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Kingston Business Improvement District
London Borough of Barnet and artsdepot
www.barnet.gov.uk / www.artsdepot.co.uk
Southwark Tourist Information Group
*Cultural Event of the Year
City Showcase
RISE / London United 2005
Southwark Council – Frost Fair
*Entertainment Award
Ambassador Theatre Group – ‘Guys & Dolls’
www.theambassadors.com/piccadilly / www.guysanddollsthemusical.com
The Dover Street Restaurant and Jazz Bar
Event Lighting and Design – The Russian Economic Forum
Moving Venue Management – Eurostar Event
Orphica Bespoke Music Services
*Outstanding Customer Service
Jim Bloomfield, National Maritime Museum
Danielle Goodrich, Head of Cabin Crew, Thames Clippers – the riverline
Bridget Barry, The Conference Centre at Church House
*Marketing Campaign of the Year
ATOC 2 for 1 Campaign
Dewynters
London Wetland Centre – Marketing campaign for the Summer Festival
London Zoo
Tate Britain – Marketing campaign for Turner Whistler Monet
*Best Website
B+B Belgravia
www.fusiongraphics.co.uk / www.bb-belgravia.com
Fancy a Pint
London MICE Ltd
Transport for London
Zoological Society of London
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