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 Thursday, 16 October 2008 |
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NSW Tourism Awards Announced |
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Written by Tourism NSW
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Friday, 16 November 2007 |
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2007 NSW Tourism Awards Announced
NSW Minister for Tourism, Matt Brown last night announced the winners at the State’s premiere tourism night, the NSW Tourism Awards.
Mr Brown hosted the gala event for more than 700 members of the NSW tourism industry at Sydney’s Star City Hotel and Casino.
“The NSW Tourism Awards recognise the professionalism of our industry as well as its value to this State,” Mr Brown said.
“It’s a $23 billion a year business that’s bigger than either farming or mining. It employs one in 12 people directly and indirectly in NSW and is a vital part of our economy.
“Having the NSW Tourism Awards is a great incentive for businesses to be innovative and strive for best in a really competitive industry.”
“Congratulations to the winners on their outstanding achievements. These are fantastic results and demonstrate the quality of NSW tourism,” Mr Brown said.
Winners were decided by judges nominated by the tourism industry. Entrants are judged on business and marketing plans and are awarded for business excellence.
“This year the judges received 204 nominations in 29 categories, 36 more nominations than last year,” Mr Brown said.
“All of the national category winners will represent the State at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards on February 29, in Canberra.
“The quality of this year’s winners will undoubtedly encourage more people to visit our State, supporting the NSW Government’s State Plan goals for tourism.”
Mr Brown also presented two Ministerial Certificates of Appreciation. Romano’s Hotel at Wagga Wagga was awarded for an outstanding Pubstay experience and Ted Wilson, former Chairman of the Inland Tourism Awards (INTA) received a certificate for his commitment and dedication to regional tourism.
The 2007 NSW Tourism Awards are managed in partnership by Tourism NSW and the Tourism Industry Council NSW, which coordinates the judging process.
The 2007 NSW Tourism Awards would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thanks to: Star City Hotel & Casino, Fairfax Media, Sydney Weekender, CountryLink, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, Australian Hotels Association NSW, Qantas Airways and Qantas Holidays, Caravan and Camping Industry Association NSW, NRMA Motoring & Services, Wine Hunter Marketing,Ernst & Young, Regional Express, ClubsNSW, HOSTPLUS, Seven Network and Showbiz International.
NSW Tourism Awards - Winners
1. Major Tourist Attractions
WINNER: BridgeClimb Sydney, The Rocks, Sydney
AWARD OF DISTINCTION: Taronga Zoo, Mosman, Sydney
2. Tourist Attractions
WINNER: Pet Porpoise Pool, Coffs Harbour, Mid North Coast
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Temora Aviation Museum, Temora, Riverina
3. Major Festivals & Events
WINNER: Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney
4. Festivals & Events
WINNER: Ulysses AGM 2007, Coffs Harbour, Mid North Coast
5. Ecotourism
WINNER: Montague Island Tours, Narooma, South Coast
6. Heritage & Cultural Tourism
WINNER: Bells Milk Bar, Broken Hill, Outback NSW
AWARD OF DISTINCTION: Maitland Gaol, East Maitland, Hunter
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Milparinka Heritage Precinct, via Broken Hill, Outback NSW
7. Indigenous Tourism
WINNER: Muru Mittigar, Cranebrook, Sydney
8. Specialised Tourism Services
WINNER: Taronga Zoo Shop, Mosman, Sydney
9. Visitor Information and Services
WINNER: Clarence River Tourism - Visitor Information, Grafton & Maclean, Northern Rivers
10. Meetings & Business Tourism
WINNER: Tour Hosts, Sydney
AWARD OF DISTINCTION: Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Newcastle, Hunter
11. Major Tour and/or Transport Operators
WINNER: Australian Pacific Touring - Sydney Day Tours, Sydney
12. Tour and/or Transport Operators
WINNER: Sydney Seaplanes, Rose Bay, Sydney
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Boutique Wine Tours, Hunter
13. Adventure Tourism
WINNER: Tri State Safaris, Broken Hill, Outback
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Bellrowan Valley Horse Riding, Beechwoods, Mid North Coast
14. Tourism Marketing
WINNER: TakeABreak.com.au, Narrabeen, Sydney
AWARD OF DISTINCTION: Outback Beds - Outback NSW - There's no place like it, White Cliffs, Outback NSW
15. Tourism Education & Training
WINNER: International College of Management, Sydney, Manly, Sydney
16. Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
WINNER: Restaurant Splash, Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast
AWARD OF DISTINCTION: The Lagoon Seafood Restaurant, Nth Wollongong, Illawarra
AWARD OF DISTINCTION: Sydney Tower Restaurant, Sydney
17. Tourism Wineries
WINNER: Bimbadgen Estate Wines, Pokolbin, Hunter
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Trentham Estate, Gol Gol, Outback NSW
18. Tourist & Caravan Parks
WINNER: Lane Cover River Tourist Park, North Ryde, Sydney
19. Backpacker Accommodation
WINNER: Railway Square YHA Sydney, Sydney
20. Hosted Accommodation
WINNER: Crystal Creek Meadows, Kangaroo Valley, South Coast
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: A Room With A View Bed & Breakfast, Gloucester, Hunter
21. Unique Accommodation
WINNER: Ossian Hall Valley Retreat, Colo, Sydney
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Old Leura Dairy, Leura, Blue Mountains
22. Standard Accommodation
WINNER: Crystal Fountain Motel, North Albury, The Murray
AWARD OF DISTINCTION: O'Carrollyns, One Mile Beach, Mid North Coast
23. Deluxe Accommodation
WINNER: Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour, Sydney
AWARD OF DISTINCTION: Seahorse Inn Boutique Hotel, Eden, South Coast
24. Luxury Accommodation
WINNER: Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, Sydney
AWARD OF DISTINCTION: Tower Lodge, Pokolbin, Hunter
25. New Tourism Development
WINNER: Santai Casuarina Beach, Northern Rivers
26. Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
WINNER: Bill Galvin
27. Outstanding Contribution to Regional Tourism by an Individual
WINNER: Greg Binskin, Illawarra
28. Wendy O’Donohue Young Achiever in Tourism Award
WINNER: Jo Hearne, Lake Crackenback Resort, Snowy Mountains
29. Registered Clubs
WINNER: The Epping Club, Epping, Sydney |
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