2009 Tasmanian Tourism Awards
2009 Tasmanian Tourism Award Winners Celebrated
The 2009 Tasmanian Tourism Awards were announced at the annual Gala Presentation Dinner at Wrest Point, Hobart on Friday, 20 November. Almost 450 guests enjoyed a colourful evening of fine Tasmanian food and wine, hosted by Jo Palmer from Southern Cross Television. Photos from the evening are now available to view in the Gallery section of this site. To view the media release, please click here. Congratulations to the following high achievers:
Major Tourist Attractions
Hollybank Treetops Adventure – Winner
Tourist Attractions
Bruny Island Cruises – Winner
Major Festivals & Events
Ten Days on the Island 2009 – Winner, inducted into the Hall of Fame
Festivals & Events
Festivale – Winner
Ecotourism
Bruny Island Cruises – Winner
Heritage & Cultural Tourism
Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre – Winner
Specialised Tourism Services
The Wilderness Gallery – Winner,
inducted into the Hall of Fame
Visitor Information & Services
Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre – Winner
Meetings & Business Tourism
Wrest Point Convention Centre – Winner
Tour &/Or Transport Operators
Gordon River Cruises – Winner
Adventure Tourism
The Maria Island Walk – Winner
Freycinet Adventures – Highly Commended
Tourism Marketing
Pure Tasmania – Winner
Tourism Education & Training
Eco & Adventure Tourism Guide Training - Winner
Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
Pier One – Winner
Tourist & Caravan Parks
St Helens Caravan Park - Winner
Hosted Accommodation
Clydesdale Manor – Winner, inducted into the Hall of Fame
Unique Accommodation
The Henry Jones Art Hotel – Winner
Standard Accommodation
Bruny Island Explorers Cottages –
Highly Commended
Deluxe Accommodation
Avalon Coastal Retreat – Winner
Freycinet Lodge – Highly Commended
Luxury Accommodation
Sullivans Cove Apartments – Winner
Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Bruny Island Cruises – Winner
Huon Bush Retreats – Highly Commended
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Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
John Dabner
People's Choice Award
Strahan Bungalows
Minister's Young Achiever Award
David Gunton
Minister's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism
Kim Seagram
Category winners will now represent Tasmania, competing on the national stage at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, to be held in Hobart on Friday, 26th February 2010.
If you have any questions about the Tasmanian Tourism Awards, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Awards Coordinator - Cassandra Smith on (03) 6224 1930 or cassandra.smith@tict.com.au.
For information on the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, contact the National Tourism Alliance on (02) 9264 2185 or admin@tourismalliance.org.
