Previous winners - 2008

Winner
SailnetUK LTD,
Brighton,
East Sussex
www.sailnetuk.com

‘As a small business owner, I sometimes feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day to do even the essentials, let alone fill in an award entry form. But it has proved to be one of the most productive ‘least essential’ things I’ve done! Winning Best Tourism Experience opened business doors; which agent or hotel wouldn’t want the ‘Best Tourism Experience’ on their list of activities? ’.
Alan Wood, SailnetUK Ltd

Winner
The Macdonald Compleat Angler,
Marlow,
Buckinghamshire
http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/compleatangler

‘There is no doubt that this level of recognition has helped to drive additional press coverage for the hotel and in turn more business, which is greatly welcomed, especially in a more competitive environment’.
Gaius Wyncoll, General Manager, The MacDonald Compleat Angler

Winner
Caswell House,
Brize Norton,
Oxfordshire
www.caswellhouse.co.uk

‘The awards have increased consumer awareness and a definite highlight was the recent open day at Caswell House, with David Cameron MP attending, to demonstrate his support for tourism in the local area.’
Amanda Matthews, Proprietor, Caswell House

Winner
Royal Marines Museum,
Southsea,
Hampshire
www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk

‘Being recognised as the best small visitor attraction is a compliment in itself, and a tremendous boost to the morale of trustees and staff alike but combined with the substantial editorial coverage gained, the recognition by Group Travel organisers and the response from the general public, I would wholeheartedly recommend any business to reap such benefits and take part in the Tourism ExSEllence awards.’
Chris Newbery, Director, Royal Marines Museum

Winner
SailnetUK LTD,
Brighton,
East Sussex
www.sailnetuk.com

‘With an activity business like ours where quality standards aren’t the easiest thing to convey, the awards give potential customers complete confidence and reassurance when booking with us. Being awarded ‘Best Sports Tourism Company’ also lifted the profile of the business making networking a breeze! ’.
Alan Wood, SailnetUK Ltd