Outback Queensland is deservedly celebrating after Friday night’s 2021 Queensland Tourism Awards saw the region’s operators take home an impressive nine awards – three Gold, three Silver and three Bronze.
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Queensland Tourism Awards were announced during its annual Black Tie Gala Ceremony, to recognise the achievements of tourism operators in Queensland across 30 categories ranging from tourism, events, attractions, tours and transport.
This year Outback Queensland had 22 nominees in the running in the Awards thanks to their role in regenerating the Queensland tourism economy throughout the pandemic and providing excellent tourism offerings.
AWARD WINNERS
- WINNER (Gold): New Tourism Business – Mitchell Grass Retreat
- WINNER (Gold): Caravan & Holiday Parks – Julia Creek Caravan Park
- WINNER (Gold): Visitor Information Services – Longreach Visitor Information
- (Silver): 3-3.5 Star Accommodation – ibis Styles Mount Isa
- (Silver): Visitor Information Centre: Balonne Shire Council
- (Silver): Major Tourist Attraction – Australian Age of Dinosaurs & Museum of Natural History
- (Bronze): Cultural Tourism – Qantas Founders Museum
- (Bronze): Major Tourist Attraction – Qantas Founders Museum
- (Bronze): Festivals and Events – Big Red Bash
IMAGE: David & Tanya Neal, Mitchell Grass Retreat
