Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs)

What are the REYTAs?

The Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards are organised by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire to recognise the significance of tourism to this area and celebrate the quality of businesses and individuals working within it. Now in its 15th year, the REYTAs has 17 awards over a wide range of categories up for grabs for the very best tourism businesses in the region. Entries will be judged via their application and, if shortlisted, by a judge visit. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony at Connexin Live Hull on Wednesday 19th November 2025.

We are working in partnership with VisitEngland and have aligned a number of our categories and are using a shared online application process. This means that in most REYTA categories, the winners will automatically be put forward, if eligible, for judging in the National VisitEngland Awards for Excellence without any further application.

 

Contact details

If you have any questions please email emma.mcalea@vhey.co.uk or dan.wheeler@vhey.co.uk.

Why should you apply for the REYTAs?

Categories available this year

 

Sector-wide categories:

Remarkable Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award

Recognises tourism businesses that excel in providing an inclusive customer experience, particularly for those with accessibility requirements.

View Remarkable Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award sample application

 

Remarkable Business Events Venue of the Year

Recognises business events venues that demonstrate an excellent understanding of the market, exceeding the expectations of their clients and have a strategic plan for future development within this area, with clear goals.

View Remarkable Business Events Venue of the Year sample application

 

Remarkable Dog Welcome Award

** New for 2025/26**

Recognises businesses that are going the extra mile to make dogs and their human companions welcome and offer a remarkable experience.

View Remarkable Dog Welcome Award sample application

 

Remarkable New Tourism Business of the Year

Recognises high performing new tourism businesses, that have been trading for less than two years, demonstrating excellent understanding of their market, exceeding the expectations of their customers, with clear plans for future development.

View Remarkable New Tourism Business of the Year sample application

 

Remarkable Regenerative Tourism Award

**Formerly known as the Remarkable Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award** Recognises tourism businesses from across the visitor economy who are truly committed to championing and delivering a regenerative tourism approach to their sustainable actions. Showing clearly how visitors are encouraged to behave in a responsible way throughout their visit or stay.

View Remarkable Regenerative Tourism Award sample application 

 

Remarkable East Yorkshire Passion

This person is selected independently based on in the judgement that they have made a significant contribution to tourism in our region. Nominations are invited from the local tourism industry.

View Remarkable East Yorkshire Passion sample application

 

 

Accommodation categories:

Remarkable Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

Recognises holiday parks, sites and villages that provide exceptional guest experiences across static vans, touring pitches, shepherd’s huts and more.

View Remarkable Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year sample application

 

Remarkable Large Hotel of the Year

Recognises large, full-service hotels that provide exemplary service, a top-quality food offering and a stay that guests will remember for years to come.

View Remarkable Large Hotel of the Year sample application

 

Remarkable Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Recognises self catering accommodation businesses that provide the highest quality stays and help to create fabulous memories for all their guests, from rural romantic hideaways to family-friendly city breaks.

View Remarkable Self Catering Accommodation of the Year sample application

 

Remarkable Small Serviced Accommodation of the Year

Recognises smaller serviced accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business. 

View Remarkable Small Serviced Accommodation of the Year sample application

 

 

Food and drink categories:

Remarkable Cuppa Award

Recognises excellent cafés, tea rooms, and coffee shops, that offer delicious food, sweet treats, a great cuppa and excellent service.

View Remarkable Cuppa Award sample application

 

Remarkable Local Producer Award

Recognises excellent local food producers working within the tourism industry to provide top quality produce to the local area and beyond.

View Remarkable Local Producer Award sample application

 

Remarkable Pub of the Year

Recognises pubs that make a significant contribution to tourism in their area, with a unique offering, fabulous atmosphere, excellent service and is a destination in its own right.

View Remarkable Pub of the Year sample application

 

Remarkable Taste of East Yorkshire Award

Recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer outstanding cuisine, innovative service and excellence throughout their entire operation.

View Remarkable Taste of East Yorkshire Award sample application

 

 

Experience and attraction categories:

Remarkable Experience of the Year

Recognises providers of memorable and immersive activities for visitors to participate in, from cooking masterclasses to woodland nature tours.

View Remarkable Experience of the Year sample application

 

Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year

Recognises the best event or festival in Hull and East Yorkshire and provides a truly memorable experience to visitors to the area.

View Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year sample application

 

Remarkable Visitor Attraction of the Year

Recognises visitor attractions that provide truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrate excellence across every aspect of the business.

View Remarkable Visitor Attraction of the Year sample application

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