DAVID CURTIS-BRIGNELL PRESENTS PROFIT
INTERNATIONAL AWARD.
WINNERS OF THE PROFIT INTERNATIONAL
AWARD - MIJN LIEVELINGSPLEK
Woodchurch-based Kent attraction The Rare Breeds
Centre also picked up a special award recognising
their on-going charity work with the Family Holiday
Association. The award was presented by John
Kinnear from the Family Holiday Association, who
commented “We are thrilled to work with so many
Kent attractions who have generously given us so
many tickets over the years to help us offer family
days out to struggling families having a tough time.
This award really recognises that the Rare Breeds
Centre have gone above and beyond this year,
donating tickets throughout the entire year and
helping us to deliver family days out to people that
really need them.”
An additional award to mark the end of the 3-year
PROFIT cross border partner project, was also
celebrated with five finalists including West Flanders
in Belgium, Zeeland in the Netherlands, Pas-de-
Calais in France, Essex and Kent. PROFIT is an
Interreg European funded project that has helped
coach and build the capacity of Kent’s SMEs through
innovation and collaboration. Mijn Lievelingsplek
(which means My favourite Place) received this
special PROFIT International Award, recognising
their commitment to the project and personal
innovation journey. From the Netherlands, this
group of 17 small farm campsites led by women,
shared their passion, collaborated and marketed
their campsites together rather than individually,
putting their visitors first.
insideKENT Magazine was proud to sponsor the
“Experience of the Year Award”. Publishing director
Adam Ready said: “It was great to be at an event
that celebrates so many amazing Kent businesses
and attractions, all of whom fly the flag for Kent
tourism. I was delighted to present this award to
Vine + Country Tours and look forward to seeing
them grow.”
incredible tourism businesses with another year
of the Kent Tourism Awards. From first-rate
accommodation providers to exceptional visitor
attractions, this year’s winners really demonstrate
the quality and diversity of Kent’s current tourism
offering. Delivering extraordinary experiences,
delicious food and drink and a world-class warm
welcome, Kent’s businesses continue to grow the
visitor economy in Kent and we’re very proud to
take a moment to celebrate their achievements.
Congratulations to all the 2019 winners and
nominees!”
The awards were devised and launched in 2017 by
destination specialists Go To Places - who deliver
Visit Kent - to reward exceptional standards of
customer service and outstanding visitor experiences
within the local tourism industry. Following an initial
round of judging by an expert panel of independent
tourism judges, the shortlisted finalists were decided
by mystery shopping visits. Winners will
automatically go through to compete in Visit
England’s National Awards for Excellence.
Deirdre Wells OBE, CEO of Go To Places, said:
“We’re thrilled to celebrate and honour Kent’s
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