The winners, across 28 categories, spanned Australian’s tourism’s wide range of sectors and experiences.
“We recognise and applaud the businesses who continue to demonstrate excellence in servicing the needs and exceeding the expectations of both domestic and international visitors - you represent the finest tourism businesses in Australia,” National Tourism Alliance chairman John Hart said.
Stephen Thompson, executive general manager international sales at Qantas – the event’s sponsor – underlined the airline’s commitment to “working closely” with its tourism partners in 2014.
“We are more committed than ever to promoting Australian tourism and encouraging more people to fly here and see all that our country has to offer,” he said.
Meanwhile, Tourism Australian general manager destination development Katherine Droga congratulated the “talented and often unsung heroes” of the industry.
“These awards help us focus on the tremendous effort that goes into making Australia’s tourism experiences world class, helping to turn visitors into such great advocates for our country,” she said.
“I'm delighted to see some of Australia’s best restaurants and wineries represented amongst the winners with food and wine set to be a big focus for Tourism Australia’s international marketing this year.”
Over 900 industry leaders and operators attended the National Tourism Alliance-owned and managed event, with guests including the Federal Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Robb.
Guests enjoyed a preview of Baz Luhrman’s Strictly Ballroom the Musical and a performance by Jessica Mauboy.
The winners of the Australian Tourism Awards are:
Major Tourist Attractions
Taronga Zoo NSW WinnerMelbourne Zoo VIC Silver
Kings Park WA Bronze
Tourist Attractions
Taronga Western Plains Zoo NSW WinnerBruny Island Cruises TAS Silver
Hahndorf Farm Barn SA Bronze
Major Festivals and Events
Melbourne Cup Carnival VIC WinnerByron Bay Bluesfest NSW Silver
2013 Clipsal 500 Adelaide SA Bronze
Festivals and Events
Kings Park Festival WA WinnerDeni Blues and Roots Festival NSW Silver
2012 RACV Energy Breakthrough VIC Bronze
Ecotourism
Bruny Island Cruises TAS WinnerMoonraker Dolphin Swims VIC Silver
Rawnsley Park Station Eco-Villas SA Bronze
Heritage and Cultural Tourism
Jenolan Caves – Written In Stone NSW WinnerVenture North Australia NT Silver
Port Arthur Historic Site TAS Bronze
Indigenous Tourism
Tri State Safaris/Mutawintji Eco Tours NSW WinnerAyers Rock Resort NT Silver
Koomal Dreaming WA Bronze
Business Tourism
Uluru Meeting Place NT WinnerFairmont Resort MGallery NSW Silver
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel TAS Bronze
Major Tour and/or Transport Operators
Spirit of Tasmania TAS WinnerQuicksilver Group QLD Silver
AAT Kings NT Bronze
Tour and/or Transport Operators
Tour Barossa SA WinnerMoonraker Dolphin Swims VIC Silver
Life’s an Adventure NSW Bronze
Adventure Tourism
Life’s an Adventure NSW WinnerEnchanted Adventure Garden VIC Silver
Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours VIC Bronze
New Tourism Development
Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions – Great White Adventure SA WinnerTreetop Adventure Park Sydney NSW Silver
SKYCITY Darwin (Resort) NT Bronze
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