Our very own Elise Newman, who heads Blue Chip Vacations' Digital Marketing programme, was there to collect the award on behalf of the company.

Commenting on the news she said: "We are over the moon to have won this prestigious award, which comes in recognition of the work that the marketing team has undertaken to promote our growing portfolio of fabulous properties across the South West.

"Our goal has been to grow the business swiftly and sustainably, embracing smart marketing tactics that enhance sales, increase bookings levels and bring our customers a richer understanding of our properties and the areas in which they are located. Over the next few months we will be bringing on board further new initiatives to enhance our customer experience, reflecting our commitment to implement continual improvement. Our affiliate marketing programme has played a key part in promoting our great range of properties across Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and Somerset, and we'll be working on this further next year."

Blue Chip Vacations has enjoyed a great year of growth, helped by the fact that more and more customers are looking for stunning breaks in the South West. With December just around the corner, and a host of fantastic Christmas and New Year deals still available, we hope to continue our year of success, attracting more affiliates, and growing numbers of visitors to the region throughout the rest of 2009 and into 2010.