Penwith College has expressed its ‘delight’ after the college’s restaurant has received the 2022 Travellers’ Choice Award through Tripadvisor.
Senara Restaurant based at the Penzance campus has accepted this award which celebrates businesses that have received consistently great reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, it also means the restaurant has now been put in the top 10 percent of restaurants in the world.
The accolade comes just days after the college’s Senara won the AA Hospitality College Restaurant of the Year, further cementing its place in the echelons of Cornwall’s food culture.
Dave Izzard, Professional Catering Lecturer at Senara Restaurant, said of the recognition: “We are blown away to be given this award as it is not a competition when you have one opportunity to win but due to consistent highly positive reviews about our food and service.
“We don’t push people to leave reviews, they do it because they want to celebrate the achievement of our students which makes it an even greater reward.”
Director of Penwith College Lucy Maggs added: “We are absolutely delighted that our restaurant has been given such a high accolade that it ranks amongst the top 10 percent in the world on Trip Advisor.
“Trip Advisor is the “go to” place to get information about the best places to eat or to stay and this award is so deserved.
“The staff and students work hard to make the college restaurant the best it can be for customer service and the food.
“Every year in September we get a new cohort of students wanting to start their journey within the hospitality industry and by the time they have finished, they are all easily employable as they have learned so many great skills from sourcing food locally and seasonally to experiencing work alongside Michelin star chefs.
“Achievement across all three levels is 100 percent due to the enthusiasm and diligence of our outstanding team here at Penwith College.”
Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at Tripadvisor said: “Congratulations to the 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Winners.
“The Travelers’ Choice Awards recognise the best in tourism and hospitality, according to those who matter most: your guests.
“Ranking among the Travelers’ Choice Winners is always tough – but never more so than this year as we emerge from the pandemic.
“Whether it’s using new technology, implementing safety measures, or hiring outstanding staff, I’m impressed by the steps you have taken to meet travelers’ new demands.
“You have .”
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