Condor Ferries has been awarded the prestigious ‘Development of the Year’ accolade at this year’s Sibbett Gregory Poole Tourism Awards.
The awards, sponsored by local commercial property agents, surveyors and town planners, Sibbett Gregory, recognise innovation, dedication and passion in Poole’s tourism industry.
Condor Ferries was presented with the ‘Development of the Year’ award at a ceremony held at the Harbour Heights Hotel in Poole. The award recognises Condor Ferries’ contribution to the tourism industry in Poole and was judged by a panel that included representatives of the Poole Tourism Management Board, Sibbett Gregory, the National Coastal Academy, the Borough of Poole, Poole Chamber of Commerce and Poole Tourism.
Alicia Andrews, executive director – Commercial at Condor Ferries said: “We are delighted to be a winner in the Poole Tourism Awards. As the only ferry operator serving the Channel Islands from the UK, we recognise the important role our base in Poole plays in maintaining a vital link with the Islands and its impact on tourism, both in the Channel Islands and here in Poole. We are pleased that our service is benefiting the tourism trade in Poole. Since Condor Liberation began operations from Poole in March she has successfully transported more than 200,000 passengers through Poole – an increase of more than 80% on 2014.
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