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New Categories Unveiled for Launch of 2023 Scottish Thistle Awards

The very best of Scotland’s tourism and events industry will be celebrated once again as nominations for the Scottish Thistle Awards 2023 are now open.

For the first time, the awards will include the categories Celebrating Thriving Communities, Inclusive Tourism, Climate Action and Tourism and Hospitality Employer of the Year along with nine further categories.

Also for the first time this year, the South of Scotland Destination Alliance will deliver the South of Scotland Thistle Awards, inviting nominations and entries from the tourism and events industry in the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway.

There are a total of 14 regional categories in this year’s programme, celebrating the very best of Scotland’s tourism industry, including of course our wonderful visitor attractions. The three national-only categories celebrate Scotland’s outstanding sporting events, business events, and luxury experiences. New categories introduced for the first time this year include Celebrating Thriving Communities, Inclusive Tourism and Climate Action Awards.
 
Entries for the awards are now open until Friday 12th May. Find out more about the categories, enter and/or nominate a fellow tourism business today here.