The Arts by the Sea Festival team. Picture: Nick Williams.
Beachside lodges, a wedding venue in a castle and an annual outdoor arts festival were among the BCP winners at the 11th Dorset Tourism Awards.
Bournemouth Beach Lodges, owned and operated by BCP Council, scooped the Gold Award for the second time in the self-catering accommodation of the year category.
Another winner at the awards ceremony which celebrates the best of the tourism industry across Dorset, was Highcliffe Castle taking the wedding venue of the year prize.
The annual Arts by the Sea Festival won gold in the Tourism Event/Festival of The Year category for its 2022 event.
And the new Welcome Centre at Upton Country Park received a silver for being one of the best visitor information services in the county.
A total of 65 awards were presented at the event held at Weymouth Pavilion.
Cllr Millie Earl, Deputy Leader of BCP Council and the Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities, said: “I am delighted for the brilliant BCP businesses and annual events that did so well at the Dorset Tourism Awards.
“In these challenging times, it’s great to have an opportunity to celebrate our magnificent destination and the importance of art, culture, taking holidays and even getting married in an iconic cultural Dorset venue.
“These awards really represent a thriving, modern and multi award winning destination and place to live.
“Huge congratulations to all those involved and here’s to an even better 2024 for the whole region.”