What are the REYTAs?

The Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) celebrate the very best of tourism across Hull and East Yorkshire. The awards showcase remarkable businesses and the inspiring individuals behind them that are creating unforgettable visitor experiences making the region a must-visit destination.

Now in its 16th year, the REYTAs have become a highlight in the Hull and East Yorkshire tourism calendar, recognising excellence across 16 diverse award categories. From accommodation and attractions to food, drink, and visitor experiences, these prestigious awards shine a spotlight on the businesses driving tourism growth in East Yorkshire.

Your Path to National Recognition

The REYTAs are proudly delivered in partnership with VisitEngland, with a number of categories aligned to the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. Thanks to a shared application process, many REYTA winners will automatically be put forward, if eligible, for judging in the National VisitEngland Awards for Excellence without any further application.

This means your success in Hull and East Yorkshire could take you to the national stage, raising your profile across the UK tourism industry.

A Night to Remember

Winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony in November 2026, bringing together the region’s tourism leaders for an unforgettable evening of celebration.

Contact details

If you have any questions please email emma.mcalea@vhey.co.uk or dan.wheeler@vhey.co.uk. Alternatively call Emma on 07484 032016.

Sample applications for this year's REYTA categories

Sector-wide categories:

View Remarkable Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award sample application

View Remarkable Business Events Venue of the Year sample application

View Remarkable New Tourism Business of the Year sample application

View Remarkable Regenerative Tourism Award sample application 

View Remarkable East Yorkshire Passion sample application

Accommodation categories:

View Remarkable Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year sample application

View Remarkable Large Hotel of the Year sample application

View Remarkable Self Catering Accommodation of the Year sample application

View Remarkable Small Serviced Accommodation of the Year sample application

Food and drink categories:

View Remarkable Cuppa Award sample application

View Remarkable Local Producer Award sample application

View Remarkable Pub of the Year sample application

View Remarkable Taste of East Yorkshire Award sample application

Experience and attraction categories:

View Remarkable Experience of the Year sample application

View Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year sample application

View Remarkable Visitor Attraction of the Year sample application