Of the 28 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards presented on Friday night (April 10), ten were awarded to Tasmania-based businesses and people.
Notably, Rob Pennicott and his family, operators of Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, won five of the ten awards that went to Tasmania, illustrating the strength of operations, innovation and environmental sustainability the island state has to offer.
The full list of winners is below:
Major Tourist Attractions – Winner: Port Arthur Historic Site, TAS
Tourist Attractions – Winner: Bruny Island Cruises, TAS
Major Festivals and Events – Winner: Woodford Folk Festival 13/14, QLD
Festivals and Events – Winner: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, QLD
Ecotourism – Winner: Bruny Island Cruises, TAS
Heritage and Cultural Tourism – Winner: Port Arthur Historic Site, TAS
Indigenous Tourism – Winner: Ayers Rock Resort, NT
Specialised Tourism Services – Winner: Canberra Airport, ACT
Visitor Information and Services – Winner: Frankston Visitor Information Centre, VIC
Business Tourism – Winner: The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, TAS
Major Tour and Transport Operators – Winner: Par Avion Wilderness Tours, TAS
Tour and Transport Operators – Winner: Top Drop Tours, WA
Adventure Tourism – Winner: Enchanted Adventure Garden and Tree Surfing, VIC
Destination Marketing – Winner: 2013/14 Bundaberg Turtle Campaign, QLD
Tourism Education and Training – Winner: Kingthing Marketing, TAS
Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services – Winner: Byron Beach Cafe, NSW
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries – Winner: Pindarie Cellar Door, SA
Tourist and Caravan Parks – Winner: Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort, QLD
Backpacker Accommodation – Winner: Railway Square YHA, NSW
Hosted Accommodation – Winner: Bli Bli House, QLD
Unique Accommodation – Winner: Riviera Nautic, VIC
Standard Accommodation – Winner: Ibis Styles Katherine, NT
Deluxe Accommodation – Winner: Yondah Beach House, SA
Luxury Accommodation – Winner: Drift House, VIC
New Tourism Development – Winner: Tasmanian Seafood Seduction, TAS
Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism – Winner: Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, TAS
Local Government Award for Tourism – Winner: City of Fremantle, WA
Food Tourism – Winner: Margan Restaurant and Winery, NSW
Australian Tourism Legend – Winner: Robert Pennicott, TAS
