The awards ceremony was held on the 22nd of November 2019 at the Chester hotel to recognise and award business and people working within the Tourism and Hospitality sectors in the North East of Scotland. Now in its 7th year, these awards are a highlight in the industry and an opportunity to demonstrate the great things happening in the area.

There are 13 categories ranging from; Innovation in Tourism, Most Hospitable Hotel, Best Restaurant Experience and Regional Ambassador. Grampian Escapes and Tours were a finalist in the Best Heritage Tourism Experience. We are delighted to share we won our category! A full list of winners and highly commended businesses will be listed on the ACSTA website along with photos of the awards. (https://acsta.co.uk/)

Winners of each of the categories will now be entered in the Scottish Thistle Awards along with winners from each of the 5 Scottish Regions. Grampian Escapes will be up against stiff competition from; Lothian & Borders, Central Fife & Tayside, West and The Highlands & Island Tourism Awards. The Thistle Awards will be held this March in Edinburgh.