Five ways to become the Hospitality Business of the Year

Hampshire is home to one of the country’s most exciting and diverse hospitality sectors with establishments of all kinds studded throughout the region. 

New to the Hampshire Business Awards 2024 is the Hospitality Business of the Year, an award that aims to recognise and celebrate the outstanding businesses that contribute significantly to the vibrancy and economy of Hampshire. 

Judges are looking for businesses that demonstrate remarkable excellence, drive innovation and that go above and beyond in providing incredible experiences for customers and guests while maintaining high levels of customer service, professionalism, and integrity. 

Examples of businesses that can enter include hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, cafes, resorts, event venues etc. 

But with the region holding such a rich network of potential winners, how can you be sure that you’re giving yourself the best possible chance of taking home the trophy? 

Here are five ways to become the Hospitality Business of the Year: 

Create memorable experiences 

Winning this coveted award really comes down to creating truly memorable experiences for your customers. Set yourself apart from your competitors and go above and beyond to ensure that your business sticks in the forefront of people’s minds when they think about hospitality in Hampshire. 

Value your feedback 

The quickest way to fail as a hospitality business is to disregard feedback. Whether it’s coming from your customers, partners or employees, you need to be aware of how you can improve your services and act on the advice you’re receiving. 

Collaborate with others 

The Hampshire Business Awards are all about collaboration – we're looking for businesses who are working together to propel the entire Hampshire business community towards greatness. Whether it’s through working with local producers to source your food or enlisting the work of local contractors to keep your property in shape, working closely with other businesses will put you in favour with our independent judges. 

Contribute to your community 

We’re not just on the hunt for a hospitality business who is excellent in terms of its profits and results, we’re looking for an organisation that gives back to its community and is mindful of the people who drive its success. Engage in local initiatives and create opportunities for the public surrounding your operations. 

Invest in your people 

A truly admirable skill for any business leader is the ability to bring your people with you on your journey to the top. Spare no detail when filling in your nomination form about how you’ve invested in your people in terms of training, skills development, career growth and more. 

So, do you think you’ve got what it takes to be named the Hospitality Business of the Year? 

Nominations for the Hampshire Business Awards 2024 are still open for a very limited time – now is your best chance to head over to the event page and seize this golden opportunity for you and your business. 

With 16 all-encompassing categories to be entered, each with a shiny trophy up for grabs, you won’t want to miss out on the region’s leading business event. 

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For any enquiries, contact the events team.