We are proud to partner with an incredible group of sponsors for the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards, whose generous support helps us celebrate the very best of our region’s tourism industry.
From local businesses to national brands, our sponsors share a passion for championing excellence and innovation in hospitality, attractions, and experiences. Their commitment not only recognises outstanding achievements but also drives growth and inspires future success across Suffolk and Norfolk. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each of them for making these awards possible.
Sponsors
Larking Gowen
Category: Reception Sponsor
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Larking Gowen is proud to once again support the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards reception, celebrating the outstanding achievements of businesses driving innovation, resilience and excellence in our region’s thriving tourism sector. Our commitment to the local community remains strong, and we’re delighted to champion Visit East of England’s vital efforts in promoting our beautiful region and empowering local businesses.
Jo Burton, Tourism & Leisure Director
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Larking Gowen is highly experienced in the tourism economy, with a specialist team offering many years of sector expertise. Working with both large organisations and independent businesses, they provide tailored accounting and advisory services across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. The firm also actively supports the sector through initiatives such as the annual Tourism and Leisure Business Survey.
Howes Percival LLP
Category: Visitor Attraction of the Year
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Howes Percival is proud to once again sponsor the Visitor Attraction of the Year category at the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards, supporting the incredible organisations driving tourism in the area and playing a fundamental role in the regional economy.
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Howes Percival is a full-service law firm supporting clients in business and in life. Their Leisure & Tourism specialists understand the specific challenges facing the sector and work closely with organisations to mitigate risk, add value and support sustainable growth, helping tourism businesses plan confidently for the future.
Lovewell Blake LLP
Category: Pub of the Year
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Lovewell Blake are delighted to be sponsoring the Pub of the Year at the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards. These awards celebrate the tourism industry, which sits at the heart of the East Anglian region, and we are proud to support the innovative and dedicated businesses that make it a leading destination for visitors.
James Shipp, Partner
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Lovewell Blake is an East Anglia based firm of Chartered Accountants and Financial Planners with a specialist hospitality and leisure team. They work closely with tourism businesses to ensure compliance needs are met while providing proactive, commercially focused advice, helping clients operate efficiently and plan with confidence.
Swiss Camplings
Category: Regenerative Tourism Award
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The Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism awards represent an opportunity for excellence and proactivity to be celebrated and recognised in our region. With global focus & ambition to live and operate more sustainably, hospitality businesses that bring innovation and passion to this end will help grow the regional visitor economy.
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Swiss Camplings is an Independent Commercial Laundry business operating two state of the art facilities in Gt Yarmouth, & Papworth in Cambridgeshire. Both plants using the latest technology and new machinery to deliver a low energy, resilient operation that has a sustainably focused ethos. Employing more than 310 colleagues and operating a fleet of 35 vehicles the business can process up to 850k pieces of linen per week. The company provides specialist laundry, linen hire and work wear services to the hospitality, educational, industrial and healthcare markets across East Anglia. A third generation family owned business, the organisation continues to be run on “traditional” family values with a real focus on detail and customer service. SwissCamplings Group operates to the same original philosophy that ‘it’s the service that makes the difference.
Greater Anglia
Category: Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
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We are proud to sponsor the ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award’ category at the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards 2026
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Greater Anglia provides intercity, commuter and rural services throughout Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, including the Stansted Express service. We’re responsible for over 3,000 employees, operate about 1,300 train services per day and we’re at 134 stations. We’ve replaced every single train with brand new trains with air conditioning, plug and USB points and fast free wifi. Find out more About Us
Ensors, part of Azets
Category: Hotel of the Year
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The tourism industry is a staple in our region, and these awards are a testament to businesses that have adapted with the times and consistently put their customers at the forefront. Hotels are sometimes taken for granted, so we are proud to celebrate those that go above and beyond for both their guests and their teams.
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Ensors, part of Azets, has extensive experience working with leisure and tourism businesses of all sizes. Their proactive approach supports business transformation through services including accounting, audit, tax planning, capital allowances, refinancing support, forecasting and bookkeeping. They work alongside clients at every stage, from start-up through growth to exit planning.
Stena Line
Category: New Tourism Business of the Year
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At Stena Line we believe that the sea is not a barrier, but a bridge. Where borders fade and people, goods, and ideas move freely. Being recognized as high performing new tourism business would be the ultimate gift for us in our efforts to promote England as a wonderful destination. Such an award would definitely emphasize the added value of Stena Line as prefered travel partner.
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With over 25,000 sailings annually, forty modern vessels and a network stretching from Northern Europe to the shores of Morocco, Stena Line plays a vital role in keeping families, friendships, and worlds connected. Beyond passenger travel, Stena Line plays a crucial role to ensure a constant flow of food, goods, and materials in Europe —essential to both the economy and society. Stena Line is continuously making efforts to innovate towards a 30% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030.
Hoseasons
Category: Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
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The Norfolk and Suffolk Tourism Awards are a vital celebration of the region’s vibrant tourism industry. At Hoseasons, we’re proud to support these awards, recognising the dedication and excellence that make our local destinations so special and drive the continued success of businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Hoseasons, proudly rooted in Lowestoft with over 80 years of history, is a cornerstone of the Norfolk and Suffolk travel industry. Specializing in self-catering holidays and unforgettable boating breaks on the Norfolk Broads, we offer a wide range of accommodations, from lodges and cottages to holiday parks and boats. With deep ties to the region, we are passionate about supporting local tourism and helping property owners thrive, showcasing the best of Norfolk and Suffolk through targeted marketing and celebrating the vital role of tourism in our community.
Norwich Print Solutions
Category: Festival / Event of the Year
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We are delighted to support the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards, which showcase the tourism industry across Norfolk and Suffolk and highlight the vital role tourism plays in our regional economy.
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Founded in 2005, Norwich Print Solutions brings over 45 years of combined industry experience. Offering in-house digital, litho and large format printing alongside graphic design services, they work with clients across the UK to deliver high-quality print solutions, from concept and artwork through to final production.
