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Date Posted: 17:39:14 12/07/10 Tue
Author: Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame
Subject: VICTORIA’S TOURISM HEROES REVEALED
In reply to: RACV 2010 Victorian heroes 's message, "Embargoed until: 1.00am, Tuesday 16 November 2010" on 17:36:58 12/07/10 Tue

Embargoed until: 1.00am, Tuesday 16 November 2010
VICTORIA’S TOURISM HEROES REVEALED
Victoria’s leading tourism businesses and individuals have been honoured at the RACV 2010 Victorian
Tourism Awards.
Congratulating all of the entrants, Tourism Victoria’s Chief Executive Mark Stone said the awards are
instrumental in encouraging a dynamic and competitive tourism industry.
“Victoria’s tourism industry is a national leader, thanks to the drive and innovation of individuals and
businesses that strive for excellence and quality.
“These awards celebrate the achievements of all those who have worked so hard to make Victoria a worldclass
tourism destination.”
Mr Stone said 131 tourism operators competed in the 26 business categories, with another three individual
and group awards.
“This was a very successful year for the awards with entries increasing by 30 per cent and a record number
of submissions from first time participants.”
In a Tourism Awards first, Victorians were also given the opportunity to determine the winners of two new
RACV People’s Choice Awards for Guest Satisfaction and Service.
Mr Stone said tourism was vital to Victoria’s economy, contributing $15.8 billion each year and providing
jobs for 185,000 people.
“Expenditure in regional Victoria by domestic overnight visitors has increased to almost $4 billion for the
year ending June 2010, which goes a long way in supporting local economies and creating jobs.
“This is on top of nearly $300 million that international visitors spent outside Melbourne in the past year.”
Six businesses were inducted into the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame at the ceremony for winning
their category for three consecutive years:
„h Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
„h Old Melbourne Gaol – Crime and Justice
Experience
„h Bunyip Tours
„h Destination Gippsland
„h Holmesglen Tourism Event and Hospitality
Programs
„h Ovens Valley Motor Inn
Winners of the RACV 2010 Victorian Tourism Awards will represent Victoria at the 2011 Australian Tourism
Awards in Perth in March. Winners list attached.
Melbourne Airport Award for Major Tourist Attractions
Winner: Melbourne Museum
Merit: Melbourne Aquarium
Herald Sun Award for Tourist Attractions
Winner: Scienceworks
Merit: Rhyll Trout & Bush Tucker Farm
Skybus Award for Major Festivals & Events
Winner: Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Victoria University Award for Festivals & Events
Winner: Suzuki Night Market
Merit: Rochford – Yarra Valley
Merit: Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon
Merit: 2009 Great Victorian Bike Ride
Parks Victoria Award for Ecotourism
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Victoria Tourism Industry Council Award for Heritage & Cultural Tourism
Winner: Old Melbourne Gaol Crime and Justice Experience
HOST PLUS Award for Indigenous Tourism
Winner: Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre
City of Melbourne Award for Specialised Tourism Services
Winner: Mornington Peninsula Tourism
City of Melbourne Award for Visitor Information and Services
Winner: Bendigo Visitor Information Centre
William Angliss Institute Award for Meetings & Business Tourism
Winner: Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau
RoyalAuto Award for Major Tour and/or Transport Operators
Winner: Driver Group
Destination Melbourne Award for Tour and/or Transport Operators
Winner: Bunyip Tours
Parks Victoria Award for Adventure Tourism
Winner: Auswalk Walking Holidays
Merit: Bogong Horseback Adventures
Tourism Marketing
Winner: Destination Gippsland
William Angliss Institute Award for Tourism Education & Training
Winner: Holmesglen Tourism Event and Hospitality Programs
3AW Award for Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services
Winner: Max’s at Red Hill Estate
Merit Award: Seasons and the new Spanish Bar & Grill
Crown Award for Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Boutique Breweries
Winner: Rochford – Yarra Valley
Merit: De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate
Merit: Bright Brewery
Hanging Rock Winery Award for Tourist & Caravan Parks
Winner: BIG4 Beacon Resort
Metlink Award for Backpacker Accommodation
Winner: Habitat HQ
Hosted Accommodation
Winner: Montfort Manor
RoyalAuto Award for Unique Accommodation
Winner: All Seasons Houseboats
Merit: Bulls Cruisers
Merit: Parks Victoria Wilderness Retreats Wilsons Promontory National Park
Standard Accommodation
Winner: Ovens Valley Motor Inn
Merit Award: Cave Hill Creek
Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau Award for Deluxe Accommodation
Winner: Emaroo Cottages
Merit: RACV Inverloch Resort
Merit: Mantra Tullamarine Hotel
Citadines on Bourke Melbourne Award for New Tourism Development
Winner: Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse Lodge
Merit: Trees Adventure – Tree Top Obstacle Course
Merit: Snowy River Cycling Cycle Tours
Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Winner: Alto on Bourke
Victoria University Award for Health & Wellness Tourism
Winner: Peninsula Hot Springs
Merit: Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat
Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Winner: Wayne Kayler-Thomson
RoyalAuto Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer/s
Winner: Young Tourism Network
Minister’s Encouragement Award
Winner: The Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
RACV People’s Choice Award for Guest Satisfaction
Winner: Abalina Cottages
RACV People’s Choice Award for Service
Winner: Myers Creek Cascades
For more about the RACV 2010 Victorian Tourism Awards, go to victoriantourismawards.com.au
– ends –
Media contact: Dianne Nguyen, Tourism Victoria
Phone: (03) 9653 9752
Email: dianne.nguyen@tourism.vic.gov.au

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