Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Award

Application Deadline: Friday, 11th September 2026 at 5:00 P.M.

Award Summary: Recognises businesses delivering exceptional visitor experiences while enhancing Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s reputation as a destination of choice.

Judges assess: Customer experience, innovation, quality, visitor satisfaction, business performance and destination contribution.

Award Description:

The Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Award celebrates businesses that create memorable experiences for visitors while contributing to the success and reputation of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.

Whether you operate a hotel, restaurant, café, visitor attraction, tourism business, event venue or hospitality service, this award recognises organisations that consistently exceed customer expectations through outstanding service, innovation and quality.

Businesses that contribute to making Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown a vibrant destination for visitors and residents alike are encouraged to enter.

Why Enter?

Being shortlisted or winning this award highlights your commitment to exceptional hospitality and customer service.

Recognition enhances your reputation, celebrates your team and positions your business among the region’s leading tourism and hospitality providers.

What the Judges Will Look For

Judges will assess applicants based on:

Outstanding customer experience.
Quality of products and services.
Innovation and creativity.
Business performance.
Contribution to tourism in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
Customer satisfaction and reputation.

Eligibility to enter:

To be eligible, a business must:

Have a primary business location in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
Be actively trading for at least 12 months.
Operate within tourism or hospitality.
Be able to provide supporting evidence.

Special Considerations

Entries are welcomed from hotels, restaurants, cafés, visitor attractions, tourism operators, event venues, accommodation providers and hospitality businesses.

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