A tourist attraction has won a major industry accolade.

Drusillas Park, Alfriston, won company of the year in the 2006 Quality Edge Training Awards for the travel and tourism sector.

Zoo owners Laurence and Christine Smith were presented with the prestigious award at a celebration lunch held at the Beauport Park Hotel in Hastings.

Mr Smith said: "Training and development for our staff is a high priority and we have been delighted by the quality and range of courses offered by Quality Edge.

"It's all part of our positive management approach at Drusillas and links well to our Investor in People recognition."