The Beatles Story and Anfield Stadium have both been crowned winners at UK awards ceremony honouring the best tourist sites of 2024.
Last night, the crème de la crème of the tourism industry was honoured at a prestigious event at the London Transport Museum in London.
The Remarkable Venue Awards 2024 (RVAs) crowned the most impressive museums, attractions and experiences of the year. During this exciting evening, Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium was awarded Best UK Landmark and The Beatles Story was crowned Best UK Museum.
The Beatles Story, located on the historic Royal Albert Dock, takes visitors on an immersive journey through the life and legacy of Liverpool’s most famous band. It’s win as Best Museum celebrates its lasting impact on fans from all over the world who flock to the city to relive the magic of the Fab Four.
Meanwhile, Anfield Stadium, which has hosted countless unforgettable moments in football history, was named Best Landmark. Anfield continues to be a pilgrimage site for sports enthusiasts, offering stadium tours and matchday experiences that keep fans coming back year after year.
The evening also highlighted other impressive winners, across five different categories. The nominees were selected based on millions of customer reviews, highlighting their excellence in service and experience. The final winners were chosen by votes from the public.
The full list of winners in the UK is as follows:
- Best Activity : Abba Voyage, London
- Best Family Experience: Evan Evans Transfer for Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
- Best Museum: The Beatles Story, Liverpool
- Best Landmark: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
- Best Hidden Gem : Game of Thrones Studio Tour
ABBA Voyage the revolutionary virtual concert that has captivated audiences, not only won the Best Activity category but was also voted the UK’s most remarkable Venue of the Year. This prestigious title was awarded by an internal panel of Tiqets experts and underlines Abba Voyage’s important role as an international attraction.
Santiago Hirschfeld, Chief Technology Officer at Tiqets, explained at the event:
“This evening is a celebration of the outstanding venues that offer unforgettable experiences all year round. We are proud of all the nominees and winners, each of whom makes an important contribution to the tourism sector.”
Mary Chadwick, General Manager of The Beatles Story, added:
“It is a proud honour for our whole team that The Beatles Story has been recognised as the ‘Best UK Museum’ in online votes from our worldwide fans. For over 34 years our museum at the Albert Dock has delighted and immersed visitors from all around the world, and this tremendous achievement is testament to the commitment and excellence of our team, and the love and support of our visitors.”
With the Remarkable Venue Awards, Tiqets puts the spotlight on venues that manage to surprise their visitors time and again. The event in London also provided an excellent opportunity for networking and strengthening relationships within the industry.
You can find more information here and for tickets to The Beatles Story here.
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