MiHi Digital

MiHi Digital has worked with more than 150 award winning tourism businesses from across the country over the past four years and built a proven track record when it comes to increasing website visitors, conversions and bookings for a wide range of accommodation providers.

They work with all tourism business on website design, search engine optimistation and social media management, as well as offering a wide range of training to business owners.

Plymouth Business School

At Plymouth Business School, we transform careers and shape responsible business leaders. Our industry-led programmes combine professional success with sustainable practices, preparing graduates who make a positive impact on business, society and the environment. Our comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes include specialists in Tourism and Hospitality Management to specialist areas such as Events Management and Cruise Management, each designed to match your career aspirations.

Our research expertise spans contemporary industry challenges including heritage and cultural tourism, sustainability, crisis and disaster management, digital marketing, and coastal communities. This cutting-edge research informs our teaching, ensuring our students benefit from the latest industry insights. Plymouth staff have also published articles in top-rated tourism journals such as the Annals of Tourism Research and Tourism Management.

Ranked 6th in the Complete University Guide (2023), our industry-accredited programmes benefit from close collaboration with tourism sector leaders. Students engage in local and international fieldwork, tackle live consultancy projects, and learn from industry practitioners. Our prestigious accreditations, including the Tourism Management Institute and Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence status, provide exceptional networking opportunities and practical insights. Through our focus on critical approaches to tourism, safety and security, and emerging technologies, we prepare graduates for successful careers in the global tourism industry.

Visit Devon

The visitor economy sector in Devon generates over £2.3 billion annually in visitor spend, supporting over 50,000 jobs, which accounts for approximately 9% of all employment in the county. Each year, we record 23.4 million staying visitor nights (including both international and UK visitors) and 23.9 million day visits, generating £944 million in spend. The sector supports nearly 5,000 businesses.

Tourism is crucial to the economy and prosperity of Devon. Visit Devon CIC is working with other key partners within Devon on developing the newly Visit Britain accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership, making it the county's leading destination management organisation, representing and promoting Devon at local, regional, national, and international levels, with the aim of making Devon the place to visit.

Owens Coffee

Owens love coffee, especially sustainably sourced coffee. We started roasting in 2010 and from day one we have insisted on using the finest, 100% organic and Fair trade beans. Since then we have been perfecting our technique in our dedicated roastery in South Devon.

Our award winning coffee is always roasted to order in our Loring Roaster and we are meticulous about the freshness and flavour of each and every bean.

We love to work with businesses who care about fresh, sustainable produce, Owens are delighted to be sponsoring this years awards for Best Cafe category!

Bays Brewery

Bays Brewery is a multiple award winning, family run business based in Torbay, on the Devon coast. Our passion is to brew premium products using the finest local ingredients whilst supporting the community and protecting the environment.

Our products are delivered to pubs, restaurants and shops all over the South West and further afield which firmly establish us as one of the region’s top breweries.

Plymouth Gin

Plymouth Gin is England’s oldest working Gin Distillery - our craft began way back in 1793 and we’ve been here ever since.  There’s no place like home and we love welcoming people to ours, so why not visit us for a distillery tour or a drink in our Refectory Bar.    

Anytime Booking

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

Devon Life

Devon Life magazine is THE guide to the best of the county – giving you an unsurpassed package of features, columnists and news stories.

Published 13 times a year – including an extra Summer Special issue – Devon Life offers unrivalled coverage of all there is to see and do in Devon. Every month it includes town profiles, walks, wildlife and fascinating and unique stories about the people, places and history that makes Devon so special. There’s coverage on the county’s food and drink scene as well as an arts and culture section, which includes a What's On diary with star interviews. Add in property, interiors and gardening - and you have the complete guide to everything Devon.

Dartington Crystal

Dartington Crystal is the major private employer in Torrington and surrounding rural areas, which is very important to the South West and UK economy. All hand-made crystal items are still produced at Dartington Crystal in Torrington meaning the factory is the only working hand-made tableware producing crystal factory left in the UK. 

Tozers

Tozers 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.

DCW

DCW Ltd is an award-winning commercial waste management and recycling company, providing services across Devon. DCW offers customers a resilient and reliable waste and recycling solution.

For 30+ years, and recently acquired by SUEZ, DCW has provided bespoke waste solutions to local businesses, and customers benefit from cost effective, environmentally sustainable waste management solutions.

DCW offers free waste audits to Devon businesses which are looking to become more sustainable. The waste audits identify areas where businesses can improve and recommend services to help improve their environmental performance and ensure they are adhering to the emerging waste disposal regulations.

To find out more please contact sales@dcw.co.uk, www.dcw.co.uk, 01392 361300

Booking.com

At 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

Destination Plymouth

Destination Plymouth is a private/public sector partnership and formally recognised DMO for Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City. Our role is to increase visitors to the city, grow visitor spend and tourism related jobs. We are funded by Plymouth City Centre Company and Waterfront Partnership BIDS, Plymouth City Council and membership income from businesses across the city and surrounding area. Visitor numbers have jumped in the last ten years to over 5 million in 2019 with strong post Covid recovery in 2021.

Our support includes product development, green tourism accreditation, marketing to UK, international, cruise and conference sectors, research and grant funding.

AGI

AGI specialise in the design and construction of bespoke adventure golf and mini golf courses, working with our clients to create individual courses that range from budget mini golf to top end adventure golf. We install synthetic par 3 golf courses, sports areas, pitches and re-surfacing of multi-use games areas, encompassing a customer focused approach throughout.

AGI also supply and install playground equipment and commercial synthetic grass for all areas. We can support the upgrading of existing play areas and construction of new ones.

Handelsbanken

Handelsbanken is a local relationship bank, built on satisfied customers, financial strength and sustainable values. We support local communities across the country, helping individuals and businesses with their financial needs. 

Our decentralised model means that each branch operates as a local business, so they can get to know their customers well and understand the local market and community. Our branches are empowered to make the key banking decisions for our customers.

We aim to be a responsible contributor to the communities we serve, and work to make a positive difference wherever we can for our customers, our people and the environment. 

VoltShare

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.

Luscombe

We’re offering Tourism Award entrants an exclusive offer,  buy 3 cases of Luscombe soft drinks, get any 1 case of Tonic free of charge! Simply contact our team and quote ‘Tourism Awards’ to take advantage of this offer.

At Luscombe we’re passionate about making premium soft drinks. We hand select organic ingredients from trusted growers worldwide and produce our drinks in Devon, England. Our range of multi-award-winning drinks contain soft Devon water from our own spring and freshly pressed organic fruit. Every step from sourcing, harvesting, juicing, blending and bottling receives our undivided attention.

With a Royal Warrant in hand, over 100 Great Taste Award stars from the Guild of Fine Food and an abundance of positive customer reviews, we know you’ll love them.

Luscombe, elevating every experience since 1975.

Curworthy Cheese

For the last 30 years Curworthy Cheese has been made at Stockbeare Farm situated in the mid Devon countryside under the shadow of Dartmoor. A perfect area for grass growing with its unique climate of rain and humidity.

The milk is sourced from Dunstaple Farm Holsworthy - a single herd grazed outside in the fields during the summer months.It is delivered early in the morning after milking has finished pasteurised  to make this award winning  cheese. Curworthy is a full fat hard cheese with a creamy light buttery taste when young and developing into a full flavoured mellowness when aged.  The curd after pressing overnight in traditional presses is then matured in special temperature controlled ripening rooms.  No colouring or preservatives whatsoever are added - except salt which enhances the flavour and lengthens the cheese's life.

Curworthy Cheese is available from all good specialist cheese shops and delicatessens. It is also available from country and agricultural shows and fairs in the South West along with local Farmers Markets. You can also buy online. 

Foxcombe Bakehouse

Foxcombe Bakehouse has evolved over the years, it all began at my kitchen table on the family farm in rural Devon with me selling cakes at the local pannier market. Now here we are 25 years later selling Award-Winning Cakes, Biscuits and Sweet treats to many customers in the Southwest and beyond! 

All of our delicious goodies are still made by hand using traditional recipes with only authentic ingredients and are packaged in eco-friendly packaging. Baking has been a passion of mine from a young age, and it is a pleasure to be able to share it with you. 

South West Visitor Economy Hub

The 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.

Exe Chocolate

Chocolate crafted by hand in a tiny chocolate factory in Exeter, where each handcrafted batch of chocolate is testament to ethical craftsmanship and fine flavour. 

As a bean-to-bar chocolate maker, I take pride in using the finest, ethically sourced cacao, ensuring that every bar is not only better for the environment but also supports the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. I have a passion for local ingredients, featuring incredible inclusions found right here in Devon. 

Get in touch if you'd like to add locally made chocolate to your menu or guest experiences.

Tamar Security

For over 40 years, Tamar Security has been safeguarding businesses and homes across Devon. Based in Exeter and covering the Southwest, we’re an independent business with a team of fully qualified and highly experienced fire and security engineers. 

We install intruder alarms, fire alarms, fire extinuguishers, CCTV, and access control systems – everything you need to protect your business or home. In addition to installation, we also offer servicing and maintenance of new and existing security systems.

Whatever your security requirements, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation and survey.

Crowne Plaza Hotel

A stunning hotel with sea views overlooking Plymouth Hoe, the perfectly located Crowne Plaza Plymouth is the perfect setting for both business and leisure guests. The hotel offers 211 bedrooms and 6 fully equipped event spaces, catering for up to 500 guests and is the ideal venue for all events including banquets, conferences and social celebrations.

From the penthouse floor of the hotel, you can also enjoy delicious meals at their Marco Pierre White restaurant whilst admiring the panoramic sea views.

pkf Francis Clark

PKF Francis Clark is a firm of chartered accountants and business advisers based in the South West. 

We are passionate about the client being central to everything that we do and are constantly trying to exceed their expectations. Our vision is shared ambition – we take time to understand a client’s business and will work with them to achieve their goals, making sure that we provide the right specialist advice for their individual needs. We are renowned for our range of expertise across multiple specialisms and sectors, including the Leisure and Tourism sector. Our clients have one point of contact but enjoy the peace of mind that should they need advice on a specific specialist area, we have the expertise in-house to be able to help quickly and efficiently.

Established in 1919, the firm has grown to over 900 staff and 57 partners across nine offices (Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro). We are a member of PKF, an international network covering 150 countries. Our membership has allowed us to better support our clients both here in the UK and around the world, especially those with international and cross border interests.

Quality in Tourism

Working 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.

NFU Mutual Exeter

It’s our mutuality which sets NFU Mutual apart. We’re owned by and run for you, over 900,000 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, charities and businesses through events and initiatives, and continuing to offer the best care possible

Vickery Holman

As one of the most established and well respected firms of Surveyors, Vickery Holman deliver property consultancy services across the South West. With offices in Truro, Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol they deliver local expertise within the region to their regional and national clients. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors their local experts offer a full range of services and specialise within the leisure industry to provide:-

Commercial sales, acquisitions as well as business rates consultancy for hotels, holiday parks and self-catering complexes;
Service charge administration and management for commercial property and holiday parks;
Valuation for secured lending, accounting and tax purposes;
Building surveying services including surveys for purchase, project management and planned maintenance and new developments.