Bournemouth named UK's best resort

11:00am Thursday 20th September 2012 in News

Bournemouth named UK's best resort Bournemouth named UK's best resort

BOURNEMOUTH saw off competition from Blackpool, Great Yarmouth and Weymouth to scoop the title of Best UK Resort at an awards ceremony in Bournemouth last night.

The resort was awarded the accolade by readers of leading travel title Group Leisure magazine.

Active travel organisers from sports and social clubs, retired associations, special interest societies and other groups voted for their favourites in 21 different categories, including UK resort, UK city, airline and international destination.

Cllr Rod Cooper, tourism, leisure and culture portfolio holder at Bournemouth council, said: “On behalf of everyone in Bournemouth I am delighted to accept this award. We are looking forward to welcoming groups to Bournemouth as they continue to enjoy the beauty and diversity of our unique seaside resort.”

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wonderway says...
11:46am Thu 20 Sep 12

diverse yep wrecked surf reef no indoor facilities in town centre for families falling down boscombe pier outdoor hole in the ground after spending 10 million pounds on imax expensive car parking and a bright bunch of old portfolio holders who haven't a clue and over priced catering facilities along sea front, hole in the ground zig zag and a trundle lift they cant fix cause they never thought it would break plus empty surf pods still owing 1.9 million pounds to capital reserve funding nice one boris

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old git 2 says...
12:06pm Thu 20 Sep 12

yes bournemouth has its faults, but just for once lets focus on what we got right! Well done to all involved in making Bournemouth the best resort! Keep up the good work!

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jeebuscripes says...
12:16pm Thu 20 Sep 12

This is just industry back-patting nonsense.

I think I prefer the stablemate to Group Leisure Magazine, it's called Meat Management Magazine. I'm not joking.

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woby_tide says...
1:23pm Thu 20 Sep 12

jeebuscripes wrote:
This is just industry back-patting nonsense.

I think I prefer the stablemate to Group Leisure Magazine, it's called Meat Management Magazine. I'm not joking.
Meat Management Magazine gave their award to the Bournemouth Night-Time Economy Co-ordinator

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BmthNewshound says...
2:04pm Thu 20 Sep 12

If Rod Cooper just stopped for a moment and thought about the readership of the magazine that has made this award he'd realise that the other resorts are probably relieved not to have won.
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This magazine represents the bottom end of the tourism industry and the award clearly demonstrates Bournemouths decline in that it now celebrates being crowned best resort for low cost coach holidays
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woby_tide says...
2:31pm Thu 20 Sep 12

BmthNewshound wrote:
If Rod Cooper just stopped for a moment and thought about the readership of the magazine that has made this award he'd realise that the other resorts are probably relieved not to have won.
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This magazine represents the bottom end of the tourism industry and the award clearly demonstrates Bournemouths decline in that it now celebrates being crowned best resort for low cost coach holidays
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So you think the worlds tallest dwarf isn't proud of his award? Surely better to be the best of a bad bunch than the worst of a bad bunch

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derek_acorah says...
2:38pm Thu 20 Sep 12

Woo. Were number one. Even the mighty Great Yarmouth, vanquished by Bournemouth's uber-resortyness. The town is obviously practically perfect in every way. Council : have a few weeks off, you are obviously doing a great job. Rest on those laurels.

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penhale says...
3:12pm Thu 20 Sep 12

This has to be a wind up, Weymouth is much better than Bournemouth, Blackpool is brill, both have many more attractions as Bournemouth.
Whoever voted Bournemouth for this needs a guide dog.

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TheDistrict says...
3:35pm Thu 20 Sep 12

Group Leisure Magazine, probably the worst resort indicator ever seen on our bookshelfs. It would not know a good resort from a bad one. And giving Bournemouth the top slot just proves that. There are far better resorts along our coasts, including Weymouth, Lyme Regis, Bridport, Swanage, and many more further afield.
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Bournemouth offers nothing to the visitor unless one enjoys a blooming good night out, ending in fights, vomitting over the square, or trying to find something to occupy oneself during the day. Nothing to offer except a Surf Reef that does not work, sport facilities that have yet to be open to the general public without heavy costs, and no venues for indoor activities subject to the weather we have had lately.
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Rod Cooper it is high time you came down from the clouds where you live and see the real Bournemouth. If you hold the seat for tourism in this town, then do something about it. We do not want awards, we want a town enjoyed by many visitors, with many things to occupy their time.
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Yankee1 says...
11:11pm Fri 21 Sep 12

Next year, Bournemouth will see off a challenge from Cromer...and Bridlington.

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