It has been announced this morning (Thursday) that Enniskillen has been named as one of the most welcoming destinations in the UK.

Enniskillen was named as part of the eleventh annual Booking.com Traveller Review Awards recognise travel providers from across 220 countries and territories for their commitment to providing consistently excellent service and hospitality over the course of the year. 

The top ten most welcoming destinations in the UK are as follows; 

  1. Kirkwall, Scotland 
  2. Newcastle, County Down
  3. Newry, County Down 
  4. Enniskillen, County Fermanagh
  5. Pitlochry, Perthshire
  6. Ballycastle, County Antrim 
  7. Glastonbury, Somerset
  8. Stamford, Lincolnshire 
  9. Frome, Somerset
  10. Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

 

A spokesperson for Booking.com said: "As travel continues to make its return in most parts of the world, the eleventh annual Booking.com Traveller Review Awards recognise travel providers from across 220 countries and territories for their commitment to providing consistently excellent service and hospitality over the course of the year."

Arjan Dijk, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for Booking.com, commented: “It’s that personal attention to detail when checking in or sharing helpful recommendations to explore the destination like a local that demonstrates how our partners show up and shine for travellers in a multitude of ways each and every day. These awards are our way of thanking them for their dedication to making everyone feel welcome and to going out of their way to create incredible experiences for our customers. Whether it’s a friendly greeting from a taxi driver at the airport, sharing some local driving tips at the car rental counter or a thoughtful note waiting in the room, our passionate partners help make every trip more special.”

Booking.com has also recognised the most welcoming destinations on earth, the list is as follows; 

  1. Polignano a Mare, Italy
  2. Hualien City, Taiwan
  3. San Sebastián, Spain
  4. Dresden, Germany
  5. Klaipeda, Lithuania
  6. York, UK
  7. Ushuaia, Argentina
  8. Porto De Galinhas, Brazil
  9. Mexico City, Mexico
  10. Gold Coast, Australia