The 8th Welsh Hospitality Awards 2026 Question Title PLEASE READ BEFORE VOTINGWelcome to Oceanic Awards — Celebrating Excellence Without BordersAt Oceanic Awards, we proudly shine a spotlight on exceptional individuals, businesses, and communities that demonstrate outstanding achievement across industries and regions.Each year, thousands of businesses attend our awards ceremonies, and we receive hundreds of thousands of nominations across more than 150 awards worldwide. This remarkable level of engagement reflects the credibility, reach, and prestige of Oceanic Awards recognition.We will never charge an entry or nomination fee — and we will never ask your competitors to judge you. Simple.Finalists are selected primarily based on votes received. In some cases, we may also identify individuals or businesses we believe deserve recognition and invite them to participate. Winners are determined through a combination of votes received, supporting evidence submitted, and due diligence carried out by our team.While we encourage all finalists to attend the awards ceremony, attendance is not essential. Over the years, many winners have been unable to attend in person.We understand that not everyone is familiar with how awards operate, and our role is to make the process — from nomination to potentially being selected as a winner — as straightforward, transparent, and accessible as possible.Our Awards CampaignsOceanic Awards delivers three distinct award platforms:Trade & Professional Business AwardsRecognising excellence across industry, commerce, and professional services.Asian-Focused AwardsCelebrating the achievements, contributions, and impact of Asian communities across the UK, Ireland, and internationally.Online Digital AwardsA flexible, digital-first awards platform designed to recognise success without geographical limitations, making recognition more accessible worldwide.The Welsh Hospitality Awards 2026We are delighted to announce nominations for the 8th annual Welsh Hospitality Awards are now open.Oceanic Awards also delivers the Scottish Hospitality Awards in Glasgow, the Irish Hospitality Awards in Dublin and the Northern Ireland Hospitality awards in Belfast.The Awards will take place in Autumn 2026.The Welsh hospitality industry is at the heart of unforgettable experiences, warm welcomes, and world-class service that proudly showcases Wales on the global stage. From hotels and restaurants to bars, cafés, and entertainment venues, the sector plays a vital role in bringing people together and creating lasting memories. The Welsh Hospitality Awards were created to recognise and celebrate the passion, dedication, and outstanding talent that make the industry so special. By honouring the businesses and individuals who go above and beyond, we celebrate the very best of Welsh hospitality and the people who make it thrive.Follow us for updates on Facebook: The Welsh Hospitality Awards#HospitalityAwardsAn Oceanic AwardImportant Eligibility & Disclaimer NoticeTo be eligible as a finalist, all businesses and individuals must have been trading or in post for a minimum of 12 months.Oceanic Awards conducts ongoing due diligence checks on all nominees and finalists. If any information provided is found to be inaccurate or misleading, nominees Next