Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said these Awards provide a fantastic opportunity to publicly showcase the quality products and experiences that are continuously delivered across NSW each year.
“It was an honour to be at this year’s NSW Tourism Awards and congratulate the individuals and businesses from one of the country’s most important industries on their outstanding accomplishments over the last year,” Mr Ayres said.
“In the year ended June 2015, the tourism industry contributed $23.6 billion in international and domestic overnight visitor expenditure to the NSW economy.
“These phenomenal figures demonstrate the significance of recognising the thousands of individuals who have worked tirelessly to ensure NSW remains the number one tourism and events State.”
The 2015 NSW Tourism Awards are made up of 29 categories including a range of tourism areas such as major tourist attractions, ecotourism, destination marketing, accommodation, tourism education and training.
Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said Destination NSW is proud to support the NSW Tourism Awards.
“The NSW Tourism Awards celebrate not only the winners but the finalists from across the State which is a major achievement in itself,” Ms Chipchase said.
“Awards such as these provide a valuable platform to help businesses consistently strive for excellence in their respective fields and last night was a wonderful testament to the diversity and strength of the NSW tourism industry.”
2015 WINNERS
Major Tourist Attractions
Taronga Zoo
Tourist Attractions
Cape Byron State Conservation Area
Major Festivals and Events
Byron Bay Bluesfest
Festivals and Events
Boggabri Drovers Campfire
Ecotourism
Tri State Safaris
Cultural Tourism
QStation
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism
Arakwal Dolphin Dreaming Cape Byron State Conservation Area
Specialised Tourism Services
Flash Camp
Visitor Information Services
Dubbo Visitor Information Centre
Business Event Venue
Chateau Elan at The Vintage
Major Tour and Transport Operators
AAT Kings New South Wales
Tour and Transport Operators
Oz Whale Watching: Sydney Princess Cruises
Adventure Tourism
TreeTops Central Coast
Destination Marketing
UNSPOILT South Coast Marketing Campaign
Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services
Bent on Food
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries
Margan Wines
Caravan and Holiday Parks
BIG4 Deniliquin Holiday Park
Hosted Accommodation
Eldee Station
Unique Accommodation
Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Self Contained Accommodation
Lilypad Luxury Cabins
Standard Accommodation
Moama on Murray Resort
Deluxe Accommodation
The Observatory Port Macquarie
Luxury Accommodation
Chateau Elan at The Vintage
New Tourism Business
Halcyon House
Excellence in Food Tourism
Margan Wines & Restaurant
Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
The Observatory Port Macquarie
Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Ron Cregan
Tourism Education and Training
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School
Backpacker Accommodation
Railway Square YHA
People’s Choice
TreeTops Central Coast
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