Electra scoops Regional Tourism Award
THE New Tourism Business of the Year category awards ceremony in Brighton, saw an electric powered boat awarded Silver in the New Tourism Business of the Year category.
It was the Milton Keynes-based all-electric community boat Electra that took this award, announced by radio and television personality, Toby Anstis, the award sponsored by www.voltshare.co.uk.
The photograph shows Kim Hallet presenting the Silver award to Denise Taylor (L) and James Clifton (R). Credit: Adrian Court.
According to the judges, this category of the Beautiful South Tourism awards was 'In recognition of high performing new tourism businesses, demonstrating excellent understanding of their market, exceeding the expectations of their customers with clear plans for future development'.
Presented to volunteers
The award was presented to Electra volunteers at the boat’s mooring at Campbell Wharf yesterday, Thursday 14th by Kim Hallett, Tourism South East’s Board member.
Speaking at the presentation, Kim Hallett enthused:
“I am delighted to be able to present this award to the crew of the community boat. It’s a fantastic project and richly deserves recognition in the silver category.”
Accepting the award in Brighton on Tuesday night, on behalf of the Electra team, was Fran Downton, Chief Executive, Tourism South East, Saddia Abbasi, Voltshare (sponsors), Kieran James, Tourism South East.
Thrilled to bits
Accepting the Award, Chair of the Electra Volunteers Team, Denise Taylor, telling:
“We are thrilled to bits by this wonderful recognition of all the hard work our 40 strong team has put into Electra since the idea of an all-electric community boat for Milton Keynes was first mooted in 2019. Together we’ve created a successful social enterprise with growing impact in the locality.”
Volunteer cabin host, James Clifton, told:
“We were delighted to be recognised, alongside Bletchley Park, as one of only two finalists from Buckinghamshire. So far, 6,000 people have been able to experience a completely different view of Milton Keynes. Our peaceful cruises on the Grand Union Canal have wide appeal. We are also growing our programme of sponsored cruises for schools, care homes and community groups in need."