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iTOT members are 2009 Tasmanian Tourism Award winners!
Congratulations to our iTOT members who were a Tasmanian Tourism Award recipient at the industry’s annual gala dinner and awards night in Hobart.
| Tourism Award Category | Recipient |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Hollybank Treetops Adventure |
| Tourist Attractions | Bruny Island Cruises |
| Ecotourism | Bruny Island Cruises |
| Visitor Information & Services | Tasmanian Travel & Information Services |
| Tour & Transport Operators | Gordon River Cruises |
| Adventure Tourism – Highly Commended | Freycinet Adventures |
| Deluxe Accommodation – Highly Commended | Freycinet Lodge |
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Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism |
Bruny Island Cruises |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | John Dabner |
Category award winners are automatically entered into the Australian Tourism Awards which will be announced in Hobart on the 26th of February.
To view the full TICT media release and full listing of Award recipients please click here.
Tasmanian Heritage Council Representation
We are pleased to announce iTOT Chair, Jon Deeprose, has been accepted as the Tourism Industry Council's representative on the Tasmanian Heritage Council.
TNT 2009 Australian Golden Backpack Awards were held last night in Sydney on 5 November 2009. The awards are "logies" for the Backpacking Industry and the winners were iTOT member - Under Down Under for Best Tour / Activity in Tasmania.
Adventure Tasmania
Adventure Tasmania is a group of like-minded tourism operators that target the adventure traveller in Tasmania. By joining iTOT Adventure Tasmania operators can opt-in to its activities.
Adventure Tasmania has 3 key simple objectives:
Increase the number of adventure travellers to Tasmania
Lengthen the shoulder seasons and increase numbers during off-peak and shoulders seasons
Encourage participation and alliances with more adventure tourism operators
'Discover Tasmania' your guide to adventures in Tasmania brochure is attached.
