Public urged to vote and decide REYTAs Event of the Year category

Organised by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), the REYTAs recognise excellence across the tourism sector and have become one of the region’s most prestigious events in the business awards calendar.

Residents will have their say in the Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year category, sponsored by Hull Trains, with nine finalists competing for the award.

The finalists are: Beverley Pride; Blue Light Weekend, Withernsea; Bridlington Ice Trail; Freedom Festival, Hull; Humber Street Sesh, Hull; H20 Heroes at The Deep, Hull; Paws in the Pasture at Tickton Farm; Pride in Hull; and The Big Malarkey Festival, Hull Libraries

Voting for the category closes at midnight on Wednesday, October 14.

The results of the public vote will be combined with the independent judge’s scores to determine the overall winner, which will be announced at the awards ceremony at Bridlington Spa on Wednesday, November 18.

Chris Blacksell, Chair of VHEY, the region’s accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), said: “This is an exciting opportunity for the public to have their say for the first time and cast their vote for the event they think should win.

“We’re going to really value their opinions because they’re the people who go to these events and have hopefully had fantastic experiences.

“The winner of that category will know the public has genuinely contributed to the decision, which is brilliant.”

Councillor Nick Coultish, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The REYTAs is an outstanding event and a true celebration of the region’s tourism champions.

“It would be great to see the finalists get behind the public vote and encourage their supporters and followers to take part. All of the finalists are in with a fantastic chance.”

To vote, visit: https://visitengland-chapters.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/REY/gallery?roundId=522