Croeso Awards 2026: Pembrokeshire Tourism Finalists Revealed

A shortlist of the shining lights of Pembrokeshire’s tourism and hospitality industry has been drawn up with the announcement of the nominees for the 2026 Croeso Awards. Returning every other year, the prestigious awards recognise businesses, organisations and individuals who consistently deliver outstanding visitor experiences while championing quality, innovation and sustainability across the county.

This year's awards, organised by Visit Pembrokeshire, attracted 150 entries across 17 categories, with judges praising the exceptional quality of submissions from businesses representing every corner of the county’s visitor economy. To ensure a fair and impartial process, all entries were assessed anonymously by an independent panel of tourism experts from outside the region. The winners will be revealed at a prestigious black-tie gala evening on Thursday, October 29, at Pembrokeshire College. This year's event will feature a unique collaboration between The Celtic Collection and Pembrokeshire College, delivering a gourmet dining experience. Hospitality students from the College will play a leading role throughout the evening, working alongside some of Wales' most talented chefs and hospitality professionals from The Celtic Collection. The partnership offers Torch Theatre – Sunset Cinema Carew Castle and Tidal Mill - The Launch of the Giant Trebuchet! Fforest – Feast Event Lan y Môr Pembrokeshire Seaweeds Ltd / The Really Wild Emporium Stoked at Wild Lakes The Cliff Restaurant, St Brides Spa Hotel Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust Red Onion Garden Café The Harriet Davis Seaside Holiday Trust for Disabled Children Barti Rum Ltd Farmers Food At Home Llaeth Preseli Milk & Gelato St Davids Old Farmhouse Brewery Grove of Narberth – Ffion Howells Sweet Home Alpaca – Angela Frayling-James Carew Castle and Tidal Mill – Matt Small The Angel, Narberth – Louise Morgan students invaluable real-world experience while showcasing the next generation of hospitality talent. The Croeso Awards are supported by headline sponsor Pure West Radio, with The Celtic Collection also supporting the event as mentoring partner for Pembrokeshire College students. Emma Thornton, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Pembrokeshire, has been overwhelmed by the numberand stamdard of entries for the this year’s awards. "The response to this year's Croeso Awards has been nothing short of outstanding,” she said. “Receiving 150 entries across 17 categories reflects not only the strength of Pembrokeshire's tourism industry, but the incredible passion, professionalism and innovation shown by businesses across the county. "The quality of entries made the judging process exceptionally difficult, and I would like to congratulate every business that entered. Being shortlisted is a significant achievement in itself. "These awards celebrate the people and businesses that make Pembrokeshire such a special place to visit, and we look forward to bringing the industry together in October to celebrate their success." Tickets for the awards evening are Join us for an evening of awards, conversation, and celebration. Email: croesoawards@visitpembrokeshire.com to secure your ticket today

Pembrokeshire tourism finalists

“The response to this year's Croeso Awards has been nothing short of outstanding,”

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