The Halo Crowwood Hotel was awarded the Excellence in Tourism Development award at the Lanarkshire Business Awards held at the Motherwell Concert Hall. The hotel overcame stiff opposition including the Holiday Inn Express, 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 we 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.

Anne Peters, managing director of the Halo Crowwood Hotel said: “We are delighted to have won this years Excellence in Tourism Development award. We will continue to deliver the highest levels of service and continue to increase the business coming into Halo Crowwood Hotel. We faced tough competition and are delighted with our achievement..

“We have worked hard to provide our customers with great service and a memorable time while they stay in Lanarkshire. This award helps to recognise this great work and also helps to strengthen the standard of what we can provide tourists and visitors. It is important that tourism operators are encouraged to work hard to help to build upon Lanarkshire's buoyant tourism industry.”

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.

Mark Calpin, chair of Lanarkshire Area Tourism Partnership said: “The Lanarkshire Area Tourism Partnership extends their congratulations to Anne Peters and her team at the Halo Crowwood Hotel. They have shown a great deal of commitment towards attracting visitors to Lanarkshire for both leisure and business, ensuring they have a warm and welcoming stay.

“The standard of entrants was very high and the dedication of Lanarkshire’s tourist operators demonstrates their determination to build upon the area’s offerings. As a result of this I have no doubt that Lanarkshire will continue to be recognised as a popular destination for those within Scotland and further afield.”