Tourism and Major Events Minister George Souris congratulated the record number of 11 NSW tourism operators to take out national titles in the prestigious Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held in Cairns on Friday evening.
6 March 2012Of 189 finalists in 27 categories, NSW tourism operators bagged 11 first places, six silver and three bronze awards.
“This is an outstanding result for NSW, demonstrating excellence in our tourism industry and highlighting the top-quality operators who are leaders among their peers,” Mr Souris said.
“NSW tourism operators were represented in all 27 categories, with eight Sydney-based businesses and operators in five regions winning accolades.
“In particular it was a great result for tourism operators in the State’s North Coast and Hunter regions, winning a total of 13 honours between them, showing the tremendous variety and quality of tourism businesses across NSW.
“All 26 NSW finalists are the cream of the crop and have displayed exceptional professionalism,” Mr Souris said.
Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Chipchase, said the awards were a testament to outstanding achievement in the NSW industry.
“The awards recognise tourism operators who are committed to innovation and demonstrate leadership in making the NSW tourism industry number one,” Ms Chipchase said.
“I congratulate the 26 NSW finalists, especially the 11 winners, who have worked so hard to achieve success and recognition.”
A full list of NSW award winners and finalists is below.
NSW Winners
The Magic of Jenolan
Tourist Attraction
NSW Caravan, Camping, RV & Holiday Supershow
Festivals & Events
Jenolan Caves, Written in Stone
Heritage & Cultural Tourism
Coffs Coast Aboriginal Discovery
Indigenous Tourism
Newcastle Airport
Specialised Tourism Services
Tri State Safaris
Tour &/or Transport Operator
Travel 21 fiftythree
Tourism Education & Training
BIG4 North Star Holiday Resort & Caravan Park
Tourist & Caravan Parks
Sydney Harbour YHA
Backpacker Accommodation
Scone Motor Inn
Standard Accommodation
Lane Cove River Tourist Park
Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
NSW Silver Awards
Taronga Zoo
Major Tourist Attraction
Lane Cove River Tourist Park
Ecotourism
Tri State Safaris
Adventure Tourism
Margan Restaurant
Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
Wyndham Estate
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Boutique Breweries
Mollymook Beach Waterfront
Hosted Accommodation
NSW Bronze Awards
Shoal Bay Resort & Spa
Meetings & Business Tourism
Moonshadow Cruises
Major Tour &/or Transport Operator
The Legendary Pacific Coast
Tourism Marketing
NSW Finalists
Bluesfest Byron Bay
Major Festivals & Events
Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre
Visitor Information & Services
Somewhere Unique - An Escape for 2 in the Hunter
Unique Accommodation
Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel
Deluxe Accommodation
Sheraton on the Park
Luxury Accommodation
Tandara, Lane Cove National Park
New Tourism Development
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