The Halo Crowwood Hotel was awarded the Excellence in Tourism Development award at the Lanarkshire Business Awards held on the 27 February at the Motherwell Concert Hall.
The hotel overcame stiff opposition including the Express by Holiday Inn, Hamilton who were the other finalist in the award category.
The award recognises the success of the hotel over the last year. The team has worked hard to increase their customer base by carefully analysing their competitors as well as business gaps in the market. By delivering a high level of customer service and commitment towards excellence the business has grown from strength to strength.
They have also worked hard to build links with other hoteliers, business owners and tour and conference operators to help put Lanarkshire on the map as an ideal place to visit whether for business or pleasure.
As well as providing the ideal base for corporate functions, the Halo Crowwood Hotel has also developed a reputation for superb short breaks away. Recognised for its great seasonal food the hotel has also become extremely popular for weddings and have almost 100 booked for the year ahead. It is also ideally located for those wanting to combine golf, fishing and hill walking into your holiday.
The Excellence in Tourism Development award sponsored by the Lanarkshire Area Tourism Partnership recognises the significance of tourism to the local economy. It also highlights the hard work and dedication of local tourist operators to meet the expectations of those who visit the area, to ensure that they enjoy their stay.
The awards, which were presented by television presenter and comedian Fred MacAuley, are a key event in Lanarkshire’s business life, and allow the celebration and recognition of the wealth of achievement and business success in the area.
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Pictured left to right: Stewart Matthews vice chair of the Lanarkshire Area Tourism Partnership, Anne Peters managing director of the Halo Crowwood Hotel and winner, and Fred MacAulay, guest presenter.
