The 2026 Tourism South East Beautiful South Tourism Awards are now open for entry

These awards celebrate excellence across South East England and offer businesses a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Raise their profile and credibility
  • Boost morale
  • Stand out in a competitive market
  • Receive valuable, independent feedback
  • Go on to represent the region at the 2027 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence (in some categories).

There are more than 20 awards, including Hotels, B and Bs, Self Catering, Camping, Glamping and Holiday Parks, Restaurants, Cafes, Casual Dining, Spas, Attractions, Events, Experiences, Business Events, Unsung Heroes, Wedding Venues, Accessibility and Regenerative Tourism and more.

Key details 

The business must operate in South East England – Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey, the Isle of Wight, Sussex and Kent

Open to tourism and hospitality businesses of all sizes

  • Applicants can enter as many categories as they are eligible for
  • Entry is £75 + VAT, but Tourism South East members can enter three for free 
  • The Unsung Hero Award is free for members and non-members
  • The deadline is midnight, 26 June 2026.

Quick links 

How to enter: www.beautifulsouthawards.co.uk/how-to-enter

Categories: www.beautifulsouthawards.co.uk/award-categories

Why enter: www.beautifulsouthawards.co.uk/how-to-enter/why-enter

Enter now: www.beautifulsouthawards.co.uk/enter-now

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What you need before applying

Make sure you have the following ready to upload:

  • Legal/business registration proof
    Document showing the legal form and ownership of your business (e.g. certificate of incorporation or equivalent).
  • Business registration & tax ID
    Your official business registration number and/or tax registration number.
  • Business bank account proof
    A bank letter or statement in the business name.
  • One recommendation letter
    From an IATA airline, a GDS (e.g. Amadeus, Sabre), or a major travel industry supplier.
  • Travel-services licence (if applicable)
    Only needed if your country requires a licence to sell travel services.
  • Signed TIDS Terms & Conditions
    These are included in the application and must be accepted before submitting.