In 2022, the Grafschaft Tourism Prize was awarded for the first time on the basis of a resolution by the general meeting of Grafschaft Bentheim Tourismus e.V. In 2025, the Grafschaft Tourism Prize is to be awarded again.
In order to recognize the special achievements of tourism stakeholders in the county, the board of Grafschaft Bentheim Tourismus e.V. has decided to award the Grafschaft Tourism Prize again this year. In 2025, the prize will be awarded to individuals or institutions who have promoted tourism in the county through special commitment, creativity or particularly innovative ideas (e.g. in the area of sustainability or addressing guests) and have thus acted as a role model for others working in tourism in the county.
The prize is not an innovation prize or an award for tourism offers or life's work, but is intended to recognize the successful work of individual players or institutions for tourism in the county. The award is intended to highlight the commitment and special achievements of those involved in tourism. The award also offers the opportunity to promote tourism in the county.
It is important to the stakeholders at Grafschaft Bentheim Tourismus e.V. that the award covers the entire spectrum of tourism and highlights its diversity. In addition to the classic areas of accommodation and gastronomy, day trip destinations as well as the cultural and event sector are also addressed. Applications from small businesses or even "lone fighters" are expressly encouraged.
Individuals or organizations (e.g. associations) can nominate themselves or be nominated. Anyone wishing to make a suggestion should submit it in writing with a brief explanation to Grafschaft Bentheim Tourismus e.V., NINO Allee 2, 48529 Nordhorn or to the email address tourismus@grafschaft.de by 20.03.2025.
The winner of the Grafschafter Tourismuspreis is then decided by a five-member committee. The award winner is honored at a ceremony and receives a marketing package as a prize, which includes media coverage, a presentation on the GBT's social media, promotional material such as a logo "Awarded with the GTP" and a short video about the award winner.