Australian Tourism Awards 2012 Winners
South Coast Accommodation ‘Mollymook Beach Waterfront’ was awarded silver at the 2012 Australian Tourism Awards announced in Hobart on Friday evening February 15, 2013. These were the 28th Australian Tourism Awards, the annual celebration of the highest achievements of Australian tourism businesses.
Winners were announced from 27 categories covering the many sectors and experiences of a diverse tourism industry with Pennicott Wilderness, operators of the Bruny Island Tasmania Cruises receiving the Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism.
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A list of NSW award recipients
A list of all award winners recipients.
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Interstate winners included:
- Adventure Tourism – The Maria Island walk Tasmania,
- Business Tourism – The Adelaide Hilton,
- Major Tourist Attraction – Uluru National Park.
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NSW winners included:
- Major Festival & events – 2012 Tamworth Country Music Festival,
- Festival & events – The Deni Ute Muster,
- Tourism Restaurants – Margan Restaurant,
- Tourism Wineries – Wyndham Estate,
- New Tourism Development – Madame Tussauds Sydney,
“Tourism contributes $96 billion annually to the national economy,” Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said, and he went on to commend the finalists and category winners for their collective effort in delivering “world’s best” tourism experiences in Australia.
Guests feasted on Tasmanian produce and wine. Entertainment was provided by the iconic Australian band ICEHOUSE. (Click on images to enlarge)
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Tasmanian appetizer produce, Bruney Island Oysters.
Tasmanian appetizer produce, Sapphire Blue Cheese.
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