19 pictures as stars of tourism and hospitality celebrated at Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023

By Sean Gleaves

Published 7th Feb 2024, 16:09 BST

Updated 7th Feb 2024, 16:45 BST

The stars of tourism and hospitality in the county shone brightly at the Lancashire Tourism Awards.

Held at the iconic King George's Hall in Blackburn on Thursday night (February 6), the event was supported by Headline Sponsor, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Destination Sponsor, Blackburn and Darwen Borough Council.

Here are 19 pictures from the event:

*Click HERE to see the full list of winners

Professor Steven Rhoden from Headline Sponsor UClan.

1. Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023

Professor Steven Rhoden from Headline Sponsor UClan. | Contributed

Winner Family Business Award - Brickhouse Farm Cottages. Sponsored by The Centre For Family Business at Lancaster University Management School.

2. Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023

Winner Family Business Award - Brickhouse Farm Cottages. Sponsored by The Centre For Family Business at Lancaster University Management School. | Contributed

Winner Judges Award - Hotel Sheraton reaction. Award sponsored by UCLan.

3. Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023

Winner Judges Award - Hotel Sheraton reaction. Award sponsored by UCLan. | Contributed

Winner Taste Lancashire Award - La Locanda. Sponsored by Total Food Service.

4. Lancashire Tourism Awards

Winner Taste Lancashire Award - La Locanda. Sponsored by Total Food Service. | Contributed

Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Councillor Phil Riley addressing the room.

5. Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023

Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Councillor Phil Riley addressing the room. | Contributed

Guest Presenter John 'Gilly' Gilmore addressing the room.

6. Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023

Guest Presenter John 'Gilly' Gilmore addressing the room. | Contributed

Hospitality Lancashire Blackburn UCLan

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