Winners of eviivo Awards announced
The best of independent accommodation in the UK was honoured this week in the 2018 eviivo Awards.
Over 100 UK properties across the independent accommodation sector were shortlisted as finalists, with winners selected over eight categories.
The ceremony took place at Quaglino’s, London, with TravelMole associate editor Linsey McNeill as one of the judges, along with celebrity chef Phil Vickery.
The awards seek to recognise the best of the UK’s world-class B&Bs, guesthouses, inns, serviced apartments, self-catering units and small independent hotels.
Michele Fitzpatrick, CEO of eviivo, said: "We were overwhelmed by the number and quality of entries we received, and proud to see so many hosts and hoteliers across the board – from B&Bs and independent hotels to self-catering, apartment and alternative accommodation providers – doing such a fantastic job.
"There is definitely a revival of B&Bs taking place, with a fabulous range of places to stay on offer, whether~it’s a windmill, houseboat, ancient inn or classic seaside guest house. It’s certainly safe to say the independent accommodation sector is thriving and providing some of the UK’s most special holiday experiences for domestic and international visitors.
"Congratulations to all the winners on their well-deserved wins, awards well earned."
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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