Just ahead of another lockdown, the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) 2021 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards were held in Bendigo last Wednesday with Ballarat taking out the top award of the night – Victorian Top Tourism Town. The awards are decided through both a judging panel and a public online vote.
Ballarat will now represent the state at the National Top Tourism Town Awards in Canberra on 2 September 2021.
“Of course that’s no secret to us, and we are so thankful and grateful for our community and visitors getting behind this accolade,” said Ballarat Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney.
“Tourism has been heavily affected by the pandemic but we know Ballarat is held in the highest possible regard, not only from the tourism professionals that judged this award but by the community here in Ballarat and visitors who have rated their experience in the highest possible way.
“We thank our biggest contributors, the businesses and operators who contribute to making Ballarat Victoria’s top tourism town. We also thank the VTIC for making this award possible.
“We would also like to acknowledge the invaluable support of Ballarat Regional Tourism, Committee for Ballarat and Commerce Ballarat in making this win possible through their strong support of tourism in this region.”
Lakes Entrance was awarded Silver and Bendigo was awarded Bronze.
Port Fairy was awarded Gold in the Small Town category, with Timboon scoring Silver and Apollo Bay taking home the Bronze.
