Chamber member Liverpool Food Tours swooped The New Tourism Business Award at this year’s Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards.
After a 40% increase in entries, several rounds of judging including interviews and a mystery shop, 17 category winners were announced on the night at The Anglican Cathedral. Liverpool Food Tours was also shortlisted and a finalist in 2 other award categories – Independent Tourism Business of the Year and Experience of the Year.
Gareth Boyd – Founder/MD and tour guide:
‘It still hasn’t sunk in – I’m on cloud 9! Just to be shortlisted as a finalist was amazing but to win…well this is fantastic! The award is a BIG thank you to my amazing guests and of course the awesome independents food/drink venues that I partner with. There are exciting growth plans for our tours and winning is a fab catalyst. A special shout out also goes to the superb attractions/venues that were shortlisted/won on the night’