THE public have until the end of the month to name their choice for Bournemouth’s best tourism establishment.

The People’s Choice category at this year’s Bournemouth Tourism Award gives you the chance to nominate an establishment or attraction that has impressed you.

Now in their eighth year, the awards celebrate the best of the resort town’s tourism industry, with the prizes to be handed out at the O2 Academy in Boscombe on November 21.

The Daily Echo-backed People’s Choice award is back for the second year.

It is open to sightseeing operations, retailers, hotels and guesthouses, B&Bs, restaurants and cafes, coach and tour operators, attractions and nightclubs.

Jon Weaver, marketing and events manager for Bournemouth Tourism, said: “It offers a brilliant opportunity for companies to showcase their businesses and gain recognition.”

To vote in the first stage of the People’s Choice award, visit bournemouth.co.uk/business/tourism-awards-2013 before October 1.

The top five businesses will be entered into the final stage of the award on the Daily Echo website from October 7.

Daily Echo readers will be able to vote with the chance of winning a Golden Ticket – full of prizes.

If you want to nominate your business contact Amanda Malone at Bournemouth Tourism on 01202 451751 or email her at amanda.malone@bournemouth.gov.uk.

There are 11 other award categories including large/medium hotel of the year, small hotel or guest accommodation of the year, best shopping experience of the year, best evening experience of the year, tourism attraction of the year, outstanding customer service of the year, restaurant/bistro of the year, self-catering, camping and caravanning establishment of the year, tourism transport of the year and contribution to international education and conference business experience of the year.

The deadline for returning electronic applications is midnight on October 17 and 9pm the same day for hard copies.