TOURISM businesses across Teignbridge have been announced as finalists for this year’s Devon Tourism Awards.

Following a busy three months involving 91 judging visits to businesses, the winners out of 77 finalists will be revealed at an awards ceremony next month.

A further two special awards will also be announced on the night and 10 will be rewarded with Commended status.

The annual competition is now in its 16th year, reflecting the constant innovation and reinvention across the industry.

This year’s awards took sustainability to an even higher level with the launch of a new Regenerative Tourism category, encouraging businesses to new heights in their commitment to the environment and community.

The awards organisers were also delighted to retain their own ‘Outstanding’ accreditation in the Awards TrustMark scheme.

Gold winners in matching categories will go on to be nominated to represent Devon in the national Visit England Awards in 2026.

Awards organiser Robin Barker of Services for Tourism commented: ‘It is so inspiring to hear the good-news stories from our judges who’ve been out on the road visiting so many businesses.

‘They have sampled the Devon tourism experience ‘for real’ and their reports amply illustrate the passion for excellence that is shared across the industry.’

Award categories cover everything from cafes and attractions to new tourism business, and accessible and inclusive tourism to restaurants, glamping, hotels and pubs.

A Winner of Winners title and Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award will also be presented on the night.

Among the finalists are the Gin Making Class by Exeter Gin School at Teignmouth in the Active Learning Experience of the Year.

Holne Park House in Ashburton is shortlisted for Business Venue of the Year.

In the Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year, finalists include the River Dart Country Park.

Cofton Holidays in Dawlish and the Mill End Hotel at Chagford are up for Dog Friendly Business of the Year while Cofton is also in the running for Holiday Park of the Year.

Large Hotel of the Year finalist is Bovey Castle in North Bovey.

Pilchard Cottage in Dawlish is shortlisted for New Tourism Business of the Year.

Pub of the Year finalist is the Chagford Inn and Cofton Holidays is up against the River Dart Country Park in Ashburton for the new category of Regenerative Tourism Award.

Up for Small Hotel of the Year are two in Chagford; the Gidleigh Park and Mill End Hotel.

River Dart Country Park and Shaldon Wildlife Trust are finalists in Small Visitor Attraction.

Haytor Experience at Islington Country House Hotel and Spa is a finalist in Spa and Wellbeing Experience.

Ashburton Food Festival was commended as Tourism Event/Festival of the Year.

Visitor Information Service finalists include Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre at Haytor.

Wedding Venue of the Year finalist is Bovey Castle Hotel at North Bovey while Holne Park House at Ashburton was commended.