A LLANDUDNO coach company‘s Great Orme Marine Drive tour has been recognised as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice award.

The award, to Alpine Travel, was based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveller feedback, placing them in the top 10 per cent of travel and hospitality businesses around the globe.

Chris Owens, Managing Director of Alpine Travel said: “This is fantastic news, at such a difficult time we are delighted to receive this award.

"Our Marine Drive Tour is always very popular and to receive this Traveller’s Choice Award demonstrates the continued popularity of the tour.

“We are very proud to be recognised in this way. Our wonderful drivers, who very much enjoy taking visitors around the wonderful landmark of the Great Orme in Llandudno, will be thrilled to know that their excellent customer service, informative commentary and unique tour has been placed in the top 10% of attractions worldwide, a fantastic achievement.”

Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at Tripadvisor said: “Winners of the 2020 Travellers’ Choice Awards should be proud of this distinguished recognition”.

“Although it’s been a challenging year for travel and hospitality, we want to celebrate our partners' achievements. Award winners are beloved for their exceptional service and quality.

"Not only are these winners well deserving, they are also a great source of inspiration for travellers as the world begins to venture out again.”

Alpine Travel, a family owned business, is the largest independent coach operator in North Wales. Tripadvisor is the world's largest travel platform and claims to help 463 million travellers each month.