{"id":322409,"date":"2024-05-13T15:10:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T19:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=322409"},"modified":"2024-05-13T15:10:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T19:10:55","slug":"discover-dominica-authority-announces-open-nominations-for-the-2024-tourism-service-excellence-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/discover-dominica-authority-announces-open-nominations-for-the-2024-tourism-service-excellence-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Dominica Authority announces open nominations for the 2024 Tourism Service Excellence Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-322410\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tourism-Service-Excellence-Awards-642x642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Tourism Service Excellence Awards nominations are now open. These awards aim to acknowledge and celebrate the relentless commitment and outstanding contributions of individuals, companies, and organizations within the tourism sector in Dominica. The 2024 Tourism Service Excellence Awards will honor outstanding contributions in the following categories:<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 Accommodation of the Year<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Tour Operator of the Year<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Tour Guide of the Year<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Tourism Vendor of the Year<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Tourism Taxi Service Provider of the Year<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Community Tourism Development<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Sustainable Development<\/p>\n<p>To ensure high standards of excellence across the board, only providers certified by the Nature Island Standards of Excellence (NISE) will be eligible for nominations. The DDA encourages the public, tourism stakeholders, and patrons of Dominica\u2019s tourism industry to nominate their peers, colleagues, or even themselves for their contributions to the elevation of the island\u2019s tourism sector. Nominations can be submitted through DDA\u2019s online portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/discoverdominica.com\/en\">www.discoverdominica.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline for nominations\u00a0is set\u00a0for Friday, May 17, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The Discover Dominica Authority is committed to fostering a culture of appreciation and recognition within Dominica\u2019s tourism industry, and these awards serve as an integral part of that mission. By celebrating the exceptional efforts of those who go above and beyond to advance tourism in Dominica, the Authority aims to inspire continued excellence and innovation in this vital sector.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the nomination process, award categories, and eligibility criteria, please email tourism@dominica.dm or call 767-255-8221.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Tourism Service Excellence Awards nominations are now open. 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