Edgbaston Park Hotel wins bronze at industry awards  

Edgbaston Park Hotel has been awarded bronze in the regenerative tourism category at the VisitEngland awards for excellence 2026.

The awards, which have been celebrating the very best of England’s tourism industry for more than 35 years and recognise businesses that demonstrate exceptional quality, innovation, best practice and guest service.

This year’s winners were announced on Wednesday 3 June at Aerospace Bristol.

Members of the Edgbaston Park Hotel team attended the awards ceremony and joined the evening’s celebrations, which included dinner served beneath the iconic Concorde airport.

The Regenerative Tourism category recognises tourism businesses from across the visitor economy who champion and deliver a regenerative tourism approach, and who can clearly demonstrate how guests are encouraged to behave in a responsible way throughout their visit or stay.

Some notable achievements of the hotel include earning B Corporation certification in 2025, placing it among a select group of UK hospitality businesses meeting rigorous social, ethical and environmental standards.

The hotel has also introduced the EcoSmart Impact Portal, which can measure the carbon footprint of events held at the venue.

It has partnered with West Midlands Railway to offer 20 per cent discounts on rail travel, helping to promote more sustainable journeys to the hotel.

The hotel is also launching a Green Meetings Package, providing delegates with low-carbon menus and responsibly sourced refreshments.

Through its partnership with Paddy & Scott’s, the hotel has provided 1,324 lunch box meals for children in coffee-growing regions.

Julie Crump, director of operations and CSR lead at Edgbaston Park Hotel, said: “We're thrilled to be recognised by VisitEngland.

“This reflects the dedication of our whole team to embedding sustainability into every aspect of what we do - from how we source our food and manage our energy, to the partnerships we build within our local community.

“Being shortlisted alongside such exceptional businesses from across England is an honour, and it reinforces our commitment to pushing further.

“Regenerative tourism isn't a destination, it's a direction of travel, and we're proud to be on that journey.”