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Online travel site TripAdvisor, has announced that the
Hunter Valley has won the 2012 Travellers’ Choice Wine Destination Awards for
the Australasian region. The Hunter Valley has been awarded number one
destination, based on the reviews and opinions of millions of travellers.
CEO of Destination NSW, Sandra Chipchase, said: “It is
wonderful that the NSW Hunter Region has been recognised as the number one wine
destination in Australia and New Zealand, in the Travellers’ Choice Awards. The
Awards are based on the millions of reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor
travellers across the globe and are determined by the popularity of the local
wineries, restaurants, attractions and accommodation.
“The Hunter Valley showcases excellence in wine production,
tourism and accommodation in NSW and the Awards are a great recognition for
hundreds of small businesses that ensured the Hunter Valley’s success as
Australia’s number one wine destination.
“Destination NSW has directly supported a range of programs
in the Hunter Valley through the Regional Flagship Events program, including
the Hunter Valley Food and Wine Month, the Aberdeen Highland Games, Sculptures
in the Vineyards at Wollombi and Bitter and the Twisted Beer Festival in
Maitland.
“The Hunter Valley Food and Wine Month brings together the
very best of the Hunter’s renowned winemakers and chefs together to celebrate
the best of Australia’s finest wine and food region.”
“To build on our dedicated support for regional tourism, I
am proud to announce that Destination NSW has created a new team to drive
tourism sector development such as food and wine, and support great outcomes
for operators in these sectors.
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“The new team is headed by Eileen Gilliland, Manager Sector
Development, and to date includes specialist advisors for the Wine and Food,
Aboriginal, Youth and Cruise tourism sectors.
“Ben Janeczko has been appointed as Wine and Food Sector
Specialist and will be working with industry, key stakeholders and business
owners to develop priority markets and ensure tourism products are promoted for
consumer engagement,” Ms Chipchase said.
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