The winners of the second annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) were announced at a glittering celebration, held at The Spa Bridlington, to honour the very best businesses and individuals working within Hull and East Yorkshire's tourism industry.
65 finalists competed to be one of 13 winners designed to recognise the best individuals, attractions and hospitality businesses in the area's tourism industry which generates £615million a year for the local economy.
Larkin with Toads
Sponsored by P&O Ferries - This award is for the tourism experience that brought a smile to your face and created a special memory for visitors in the past year. This can be an attraction, a walk, an event or a special place.
Finalists: Burton Agnes Hall, Hull Comedy Festival, St Stephen's Shopping Centre, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Fireworks finale at FREEDOM 2010.
Kilham Hall Country House
Sponsored by Strawberry - This awards honours the tourism business - restaurant, café, guesthouse, hotel or snack bar - that serves the best breakfast made from local produce and served in an excellent location.
Specially Commended: The Wold Cottage
Finalists: Wolds Village, Rudstone Walk, Millers Tea Room and Farm Shop, Kitchen at Drewton's
Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School
Sponsored by St Stephen's Shopping Centre - For an outstanding new business, product or service that has opened up within the last 12 months in the area's tourism industry.
Finalists: The Drewton Estate, Beverley Town Trail, Estate Escapes, The Townhouse Hotel, Big Skies Bike Rides.
The Spa Bridlington
Sponsored by First Hull Trains Business Travel - This award recognises the Hull and East Yorkshire conference venue that best met the requirements of the business tourism sector in the past year.
Finalists: Beverley Racecourse; The Octagon, Hull Truck Theatre, The Village, Rudstone Walk.
Star@Sancton
Sponsored by Mail News & Media - Celebrates Hull and East Yorkshire's favourite pub.
Finalists: The Triton Inn, The Falling Stone, The Country Park Inn, The Burton Arms, The Railway Inn.
Lucy Rozenbroek - Woodhill B&B
Sponsored by The Deep - This award recognises a young member of staff or young entrepreneur as a newcomer to the industry for their enthusiasm and contribution.
Finalists: Harry Foreman, Mr Moo's; John Robinson, Whites Restaurant & Patisserie
Boars Nest
Sponsored by deliciouslyorkshire - This award recognises the restaurant, café, hotel or guesthouse that serves the best food in Hull and East Yorkshire.
Finalists: Dine on the Rowe, Brimble's Bistro, Hull Truck Theatre, Willerby Manor Hotel, The Star@Sancton.
Miller's Tea Room & Farm Shop
Sponsored by Mail News & Media - This award is for the best cafe or tearoom in this region. It recognises the venue that serves superb quality tea or coffee and mouth-watering refreshments.
Finalists: Willerby Manor, Georgian Tea Rooms, Clock Tower Tea Rooms, Mr Moo's, The Barn House.
The Carlton Apartments
Sponsored by The Spa Bridlington - This award is for the highest quality overnight stay provided by a self-catering establishment.
Finalists: Field House Farm Cottages; Cottages at Drewton's; Broadgate Farm Cottages; Crowberry Holiday Cottage; Estate Escapes.
Kilham Hall Country House
Sponsored by The Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Business Development - The award is for the best catered accommodation in Hull and East Yorkshire.
Specially Commended: The Wold Cottage.
Finalists: The Barn House; Woodhill Bed & Breakfast; Wolds Village; Newbegin House.
Willerby Manor Reception Team
Sponsored by Princes Quay Shopping Centre - This award is for the person or team that has offered the most friendly and professional welcome to visitors in the past year, making their experience special.
Finalists: The team at RSPB Bempton Cliffs; Paul Hannon, KP Club; Dean Webster, Brimble's Bistro; Newbegin House; the First Hull Trains team.
Tom Martin
Chair of the Beverley Town Trail Committee - This award is chosen by the VHEY Board of Directors, for the person who in their view has made the most outstanding contribution to tourism in this region in the last year.
Councillor David Gemmell OBE
Chairman of The Deep - This award is given to a person, chosen by the VHEY Board of Directors, for their lifelong contribution to and achievements in tourism in Hull and East Yorkshire.
The Wold Cottage
For Remarkable East Yorkshire Breakfast and Remarkable Night's Sleep (Serviced).
Mike Killoran
A truly remarkable member of Hull and East Yorkshire's tourism industry. Princes Quay Shopping Centre.
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