Queensland’s Tourism Whitsundays has honoured the local tourism industry with its annual awards event held on Friday night at the newly-reopened Daydream Island Resort.
Almost 400 people attended The Whitsundays Tourism Awards event for 2019.
“Each year The Whitsundays Tourism Awards continues to grow and out do the previous year. This year we had record attendance which shows us that industry enjoy the opportunity to come together and celebrate their achievements,” said Tourism Whitsundays Chief Executive Officer Tash Wheeler.
“Tonight, is a night of celebration, not just for those who take out gold awards, but for each and every one who works in or contributes to tourism. Whom without, we would not have this dynamic and diverse destination.
“It was particularly good this year to see representation from every part of this great region. This year we had representation at the awards from the Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach, Bowen, Collinsville and Proserpine.”
Elizabeth Hackett, Chair of Judges for The Whitsundays Tourism Awards and long-time Whitsundays business owner, believes the awards judging process is held at the highest standard.
“Tourism Whitsundays is committed to abiding by best practice through their judging process and delivering fair results to all entrants. Tourism Whitsundays and the judges understand the mammoth effort involved in both the financial and time commitment made by all of those who enter the Tourism Awards.”
2019 The Whitsundays Tourism Award Winners
Major Tourist Attraction – Coral Sea Marina Resort -SILVER
Festivals and Events – Grand View Hotel – HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Steve Irwin Award for Eco Tourism– Whitsunday Segway Tours – GOLD
Specialised Tourism Services – Whitsunday Coast Airport – GOLD
Specialised Tourism Services – Airlie Beach Tourism – SILVER
Specialised Tourism Services – Local Tickets – BRONZE
Specialised Tourism Services – Above and Below Photography Gallery – FINALIST
Visitor Information Services – Airlie Beach Tourism – GOLD
Visitor Information Services – Bowen Tourism and Business – SILVER
Major Tour and Transport Operators – Red Cat Adventures – GOLD
Major Tour and Transport Operators – Explore Group – SILVER
Major Tour and Transport Operators – Prosail Whitsundays – BRONZE
Major Tour and Transport Operators – Ocean Rafting – FINALIST
Major Tour and Transport Operators – Cruise Whitsundays – FINALIST
Tour and Transport Operators – Whitsunday Jetski Tours – GOLD
Adventure Tourism – Ocean Rafting – GOLD
Adventure Tourism – Red Cat Adventures – SILVER
Adventure Tourism – Whitsunday Jetski Tours – BRONZE
Adventure Tourism – Prosail Whitsundays – FINALIST
The Richard Power Award for Destination Marketing – The Joshua’s Wedding Campaign – SILVER
The Richard Power Award for Destination Marketing – Bowen Tourism and Business – HIGHLY COMMENDED
Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services – Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill – GOLD
Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services – Fish D’vine Pty Ltd – SILVER
Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services – Peach & Pear Events Catering – BRONZE
Caravan and Holiday Parks – BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort – GOLD
Caravan and Holiday Parks – BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort – SILVER
Caravan and Holiday Parks – Queens Beach Tourist Village – BRONZE
Unique Accommodation – Cruise Whitsundays – ReefSleep – GOLD
Unique Accommodation – Cumberland Charter Yachts – SILVER
Self Contained Accommodation – Accom Whitsunday – SILVER
Self Contained Accommodation – Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments – BRONZE
Standard Accommodation – Palm Bay Resort – GOLD
Standard Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc – SILVER
Deluxe Accommodation – Mirage Whitsundays – GOLD
New Tourism Business – Freedom Shores – BRONZE
Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group – Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsunday – GOLD
Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group – Cruise Ship Ambassadors – SILVER
Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group – Bowen Tourism and Business – BRONZE
Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group – Collinsville Community Association Inc – FINALIST
Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group – Grand View Hotel – FINALIST
Young Achievers Award– Alice Walsgott – WINNER
Bob Porter Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual – Glenn Bourke – WINNER
Backpackers Accommodation – Magnums Backpackers – GOLD
Excellence in Sustainable Tourism – Whitsunday Segway Tours – GOLD
Excellence in Sustainable Tourism – Cruise Whitsundays – SILVER
Best Tourism Support Business – Shiift – GOLD
Best Tourism Support Business – Inspried Impact – SILVER
Outstanding Customer Service – Magnums Backpackers – WINNER
Whitsunday Business of the Year – BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday – WINNER
Whitsundays Favourite Place to Eat – Whitsundays Sailing Club -WINNER
Whitsundays Health and Wellness Business of the Year – Wes Bau Personal Training -WINNER
Whitsundays New Business of the Year – The Garden Bar and Bistro -WINNER
Whitsundays Photographer/ Videographer of the Year – Riptide Creative -WINNER
Whitsundays Reservations/ Booking Service of the Year – Airlie Beach Tourism -WINNER
Whitsundays Retailer of the Year – Court and Spark Boutique -WINNER
People’s Choice Award – Ocean Rafting – WINNER
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