The Bristol, Bath & Somerset Awards (inc Wilts & Glos) programme offers sponsors and partners a range of year-round benefits, including web links, media coverage, industry profile, communications with business, networking and business development opportunities with Services for Tourism Ltd. Benefits start when we launch each spring, continuing for 12 months until the following spring.
There are a range of options ranging from £500 to £5000. Information on 24/25 opportunities is available here. For more information please contact Robin Barker, Services for Tourism Ltd, at rbarker@services4tourism.co.uk or 07870 397438.
Sponsors & Partners to date are:
Title Sponsors
All Sponsors & Partners
Suez
www.suez.co.uk/SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has a proud history of delivering award-winning environmentally responsible recycling and waste management solutions to 30,000 customers across the public and private sector. Operating in over 300 locations throughout the UK, from household waste recycling centres, transfer stations and landfills, to energy-from-waste facilities, SUEZ provides an extensive range of managed services.
The company continues to pioneer innovative technologies for the UK’s circular economy and is building a sustainable future that doesn’t cost the earth. For more information, visit suez.co.uk.
TTW Recruitment
ttwrecruit.co.uk/Welcome to TTW Recruitment - Leading Hospitality Recruitment in the South West.
We are more than just a recruitment agency— Craig, Charlotte & Sally are passionate and are deeply committed to South West’s hospitality industry. Our mission is to ensure that every placement leads to growth and success—for both employers and candidates.
South West Visitor Economy Hub
www.swvehub.co.ukThe South West Visitor Economy Hub is an online tool to help businesses and organisations in the tourism sector in Devon & Somerset. The Hub securely stores a vast range of data from many different sources and turns it into pictures and graphics that help tell a story. The strength of the system is that unlike one-off surveys or data collection exercises, it continuously gathers data so that sector and visitor trends can be constantly tracked.
The system is managed by T-Stats Solutions Limited and led by a team of private and public sector representatives from across both counties.
Somerset Chocolate
www.somersetchocolate.co.ukAt Somerset Chocolate Company, we create luxurious handcrafted chocolate, perfect for enhancing your guests' experience. Made from high-quality Callebaut milk chocolate, our bars offer a smooth, creamy taste that everyone loves. Whether you're a B&B, glamping site, holiday cottage, or hotel, our chocolate bars make an ideal welcome gift, snack, or mini-bar treat.
Locally produced in Stoke St Gregory, Somerset, our chocolates add a special, personal touch that reflects the essence of the area. Partner with us to provide your guests with a delicious, memorable indulgence during their stay, setting your accommodation apart with Somerset's finest chocolate delights!
Butcombe Pubs & Inns
www.butcombe.comLocated across the South of England, Butcombe Pubs & Inns are an independent, eclectic bunch with a focus on award-winning food and drink, and creating truly memorable experiences.
If you’re looking for a traditional British pub serving a proper pint, pop into one of our pubs across the South of England and beyond, with a cracking range of Butcombe beers, boutique rooms, delicious local produce, and friendly bar teams to welcome you. Expect luxurious rooms, comfy dining spaces and stunning beer gardens – perfect for catching up with friends, family and colleagues, and unwinding with a pint (or two).
Be Somerset
www.besomerset.com/Your stories. Your music. Your county. Be part of something special.
Be Somerset is a new, online radio station for the people of Somerset and beyond, sharing unmissable, big-hearted conversation, and carefully curated music. Until live broadcasts begin in the second half of 2025, there are wonderful interviews to listen to, on demand.With thousands of listeners already tuning into the conversations, head to besomerset.com to be part of it.
Be Somerset Radio is brought to you by Be Somerset Broadcasts C.I.C.
Age UK Somerset
www.ageuksomerset.org.ukAge UK Somerset is the largest charity working with and for older people in Somerset and North Somerset. We are an independent local charity responsible for raising all our own funds which are only spent in the area. With our local population increasing in age (in our area - Somerset and North Somerset - 1 in 4 of the population will be 65+ within 3 years. Nationally this doesn’t happen for another 20 years), our role to promote the wellbeing and independence of older people and add value to later life, is more important now than ever.
With the wide variety of services we offer (including information & advice, 100s of exercise sessions, a befriending service to reduce loneliness, toe nail cutting, benefit claims assistance, projects to get and keep people out of hospital), we put the needs of older people at the heart of what we do. We are delighted to sponsor this award to find tourism businesses that are taking the same approach.
What's On Somerset
www.whatsonsomerset.comSomerset. We love it. We live in it. We write about it. We entreat people to savour this remarkable county, the land of the summer people.
What’s on Somerset is delighted to be associated with the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards. Talent and hard work deserves recognition and accolations.
Sunflower Social Media | Social Media Management and Solutions
www.sunflowersocialmedia.co.uk/Sunflower Social Media is delighted to support this year's Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards. Located in the South West, Sunflower Social Media supports a wide range of businesses, helping them to maximise the return from their social media.
Making time for social media can be hard. Only you can run your business the way you know how and so we create and implement social media strategies for you, sourcing content and dealing with all your engagement and community growth, leaving you to do what you do the best.
Tozers
www.tozers.co.ukTozers are the award-winning leading lawyers when it comes to park law. As legal advisers to the British Holiday and Home Parks Association for over 65 years, we are at the cutting edge of legal developments affecting the parks industry. Our dedicated and experienced team advise parks businesses small and large, throughout England and Wales, on a wide range of issues.
We offer a comprehensive legal service for both our commercial and private clients, always staying one step ahead and seeking new perspectives, which is why we are one of the top-rated law firms.
We put our clients first. We’re Tozers, thoughtful legal partners for a changing world.
Hullaballoos
www.hullabaloos.co.ukWe believe that simple pleasures are important. We keep things simple with our traditional methods and natural recipes. Each bottle is made by hand in the South West, using real ingredients with No Baddies and No Bubbles needed.
Hullabaloos Drinks will leave a tingle on your tongue and make your taste buds come alive. Each and every drink is packed full of real fruit juice and come in a variety of Award Winning, tongue tingling flavours. They taste great on their own or can be used as a mixer to take cocktails to the next level.
NFU North Somerset and Chew Valley
www.nfumutual.co.uk/agent-offices/north-somerset/It’s our mutuality which sets us apart. We’re owned by and run for you, over 850,000 members, and we work hard to protect your interests. From our 295 local agent offices offering personal service to our tailored quotes you can’t get on price comparison sites, your needs are at the heart of everything we do.
Gaining accolades is one way of being recognised for the high standards of customer service and cover which we provide. We take pride in the fact that many of our general insurance products have received recognition from third parties, demonstrating our commitment to providing a comprehensive level of cover.
But we’re not standing still. Supporting our communities is very important to us. We’re committed to helping protect the environment, championing rural communities through events and initiatives, and continuing to offer the best care possible.
Visit West
visitwest.co.ukVisit West is the accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for the West of England. It brings together the business communities, local and regional authorities, with the domestic and international travel industry, and key strategic partners, to create a strategically focused and innovative delivery organisation with the clear purpose of developing a year-round sustainable visitor economy.
As well as operating the consumer brands of Visit Bath and Visit Bristol, Visit West delivers the Meet Bristol and Bath Convention Bureau, a comprehensive programme of travel trade activity and business engagement through events, and business support.
Somerset Life
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/somerset/Somerset Life is the county magazine that celebrates the finest things about our wonderful county.
Every month as you turn the pages of your magazine, you will discover a whole world of the greatest food and drink, places and people that this area has to offer. Uncover hidden gems, learn about the best places to visit and the events you can look forward to.
Somerset is your county and Somerset Life is your magazine.
Anytime Booking
www.anytimebooking.co.uk/Anytime is an innovative online booking and management software, powering the outdoor holiday market around the clock. We support hundreds of campsites, holiday parks, glamping sites, motorhome hire businesses and holiday let agencies all around the UK. Our multi-accommodation focus is one of our key differentiators in this market, along with our reputation for having the fastest and highest quality support.
Save precious time with automation, live availability and payments, intuitive dashboard and reporting, and integrated guest services. Drive up sales using our carefully selected partnerships with leading distributors like campsites.co.uk, Cool Camping, Pitch Up, TXGB and Rentals United. If you need a new website, create one with our new drag and drop website builder - beautiful results with no need to code! Fully supported from our HQ in Cornwall, our cloud-based platform is mobile-friendly and is racked, stacked and packed with all the tools a busy holiday business needs to stand out and thrive.
Aldwick Estate
www.aldwickestate.co.ukAs a Family-owned Estate, Aldwick is an advocate of rural business success. Contributing to growth and sustainable development in North Somerset, it thrives in several diverse economic activities. This includes viticulture, tourism, and high-quality events. Aldwick Estate has a sustained investment in the community, playing a significant role in building a sense of local identity, creating jobs, and driving new business to the area.
As a producer of award-winning wine Aldwick continues to proudly represent North Somerset, national and internationally in the English wine industry.
Booking.com
www.booking.comAt Booking.com, we combine 20+ years of industry experience with continuous data-backed insights to provide you with the services, products and support you need to grow your business. That’s why we offer the tools, visibility and round-the-clock support you might not get on your own.
We’re proud to be the world’s number one accommodation site for bookings. More than 1.5 million room nights are booked on Booking.com every single day. With such a large customer base, we can help you reach a vast audience of potential guests, from every corner of the globe – meaning you have access to entire new markets, all in one place
Albert Goodman
albertgoodman.co.uk/Albert Goodman is proud to sponsor the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards because we recognize the importance of supporting and promoting the local tourism industry. As a firm with deep roots in the community, we understand the vital role that tourism plays in the economy of the region. By sponsoring the awards, we are able to recognize and celebrate the achievements of local businesses and individuals who are dedicated to providing exceptional experiences for visitors to Somerset.
VoltShare
voltshare.co.uk/VoltShare provide scalable and cost-effective destination EV Charging solutions designed for hospitality venues of any size. Our unique managed solutions and automated billing remove operational strains on your staff, giving your business the freedom to have more for less. Without restrictive decade-long property leases or subscription fees, your venue has the unique opportunity to offer essential charging facilities without hefty install costs while receiving the lion’s share of charging profits.
From independent self-catering properties, boutique hotels, tourist attractions to hotel groups and large pub companies, VoltShare are the ideal choice in realising your EV charging ambitions.
Bristol Airport
www.bristolairport.co.ukThe West Country is blessed with fantastic tourist attractions, from beautiful natural landscape to culture, history and entertainment. Bristol Airport provides a convenient gateway for visitors, and the good news is that those flying directly into the region are likely to stay longer and spend more, benefiting the local economy. Creating a positive first impression for visitors is at the heart of our brand and a key consideration in the designs of current terminal developments. The West’s world-class tourism offer is also a key factor in attracting new routes and airlines to Bristol Airport. For all these reasons, we are delighted to sponsor these awards and wish all entrants the best of luck.
Quality in Tourism
www.qualityintourism.comWorking with hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, QiT provides the expertise and advice needed to quantify and improve business performance. From mystery shopping to quality assessment, sustainability reviews and market advice, our industry experts are available to share advice and guidance, benchmark businesses, and identify opportunities for improvement. We pride ourselves on looking at a business from the outside-in, looking at it from a customer perspective, from a community perspective, from an employee perspective and from a competitive perspective.
Helping businesses become the best they can be. We are not inspectors, we are not auditors, we are your businesses support team and your cheerleaders rolled into one.