Of 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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