National Tourism Awards for Wales 2025 – revised application deadlines

The much-anticipated National Tourism Awards for Wales will return in Spring 2025. Hosted by Visit Wales they celebrate the best of the tourism industry throughout the country.

To enter you must apply through your county/regional tourism awards. Only winners of the 2024 Regional Awards will be considered for the National Tourism Awards for Wales in March 2025.  Please note the extended application deadlines quoted below.

Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Social Partnership has said:

“We are fortunate to be blessed with a variety of outstanding tourism businesses in Wales.
“Whilst I appreciate that most will be busy welcoming visitors at present, a reminder too not to forget putting yourselves forward for the regional tourism awards, the first step in gaining recognition at the National Awards. Make sure you and your area get the recognition you deserve for what you do and how you do it.”

The categories for the National Tourism Awards 2025 are:

1. Best Hotel
2. Best B&B, Inn and Guesthouse
3. Best Self-Catering
4. Best Caravan, Camping, Glamping
5. Best Attraction
6. Best Activity, Experience or Tour
7. Bro a Byd Category (Those going the extra mile on environmental sustainability)
8. Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
9. Best Place to Eat
10. Rising Star
11. Best Event
12. Best Dog Friendly Business
    
    

To enter and for further information, please use the links below depending on where you are located:

South West Wales:

• Carmarthenshire – Please enter through the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards. Closing date for entries is midnight on 6 September 2024.
• Swansea & Neath Port Talbot – Please enter through the Swansea Bay Tourism Awards. The closing date for entries is midnight on  6 September 2024.
• Pembrokeshire - Entries closed 30 July Visit Pembrokeshire Croeso Awards. 
  
  

South East Wales:

• South East Wales Tourism Awards – Closing date for entries is midnight on 6 September 2024.

Mid Wales:

• Mid Wales Tourism Awards – Closing date for entries is midnight on 6 September 2024.

North Wales:

• Go North Wales Awards – Closing date for entries is midnight on 7 October 2024.