THE best of the best in tourism operators across the region have been announced as finalists in the 2019 Regional Tourism Awards. Held annually, the awards have recognised 150 leading tourism businesses, events and visitor experiences. Regional Tourism Awards chair Jane Barnes said the final contenders were an impressive cohort and they included: destinations, events, restaurants, wineries and accommodation providers. READ ALSO: Essential Energy to cut jobs from regional NSW "This year's finalists showcase the best of the regional New South Wales tourism industry and some amazing individuals and operators," she said. "Each of these finalists is now in the running to be named a winner at our four award celebrations to be held in a few weeks' time. "The Regional Tourism Awards are an invaluable opportunity for the industry to come together and celebrate business excellence across the sector". Ms Barnes said the awards have been credited for elevating regional tourism businesses to achieve state-wide and national acclaim. READ ALSO: Often people ring up and say 'I need an ambulance' and then they hang up Winners of the Regional Tourism Awards gain finalist status upon entering the NSW Tourism Awards, and if successful, go onto the Australian Tourism Awards. Each region will be hosting an event to celebrate the finalists and award winners in each category in late July and early August. READ ALSO: 'They were eating me alive': Man's incredible tale of survival after horror dog attack Finalists have been announced in four categories: Country and Outback and Riverina Murray (combined); North Coast; Sydney Surrounds North; and Sydney Surrounds South and Southern NSW (combined). Winners of the Country and Outback and Riverina Murray (combined) region will be announced in Dubbo on Saturday, July 27. Note: Listed in alphabetical order Why not subscribe.
THE best of the best in tourism operators across the region have been announced as finalists in the 2019 Regional Tourism Awards.
Held annually, the awards have recognised 150 leading tourism businesses, events and visitor experiences.
Regional Tourism Awards chair Jane Barnes said the final contenders were an impressive cohort and they included: destinations, events, restaurants, wineries and accommodation providers.
"This year's finalists showcase the best of the regional New South Wales tourism industry and some amazing individuals and operators," she said.
"Each of these finalists is now in the running to be named a winner at our four award celebrations to be held in a few weeks' time.
This year's finalists showcase the best of the regional New South Wales tourism industry and some amazing individuals and operators.
Regional Tourism Awards chair Jane Barnes
"The Regional Tourism Awards are an invaluable opportunity for the industry to come together and celebrate business excellence across the sector".
Ms Barnes said the awards have been credited for elevating regional tourism businesses to achieve state-wide and national acclaim.
Winners of the Regional Tourism Awards gain finalist status upon entering the NSW Tourism Awards, and if successful, go onto the Australian Tourism Awards.
Each region will be hosting an event to celebrate the finalists and award winners in each category in late July and early August.
Finalists have been announced in four categories: Country and Outback and Riverina Murray (combined); North Coast; Sydney Surrounds North; and Sydney Surrounds South and Southern NSW (combined).
Winners of the Country and Outback and Riverina Murray (combined) region will be announced in Dubbo on Saturday, July 27.
Country and Outback and Destination Riverina Murray Finalists
Note: Listed in alphabetical order
- Albury Visitor Information Centre – Albury
- All Seasons Houseboats – Mildura
- Altina Wildlife Park – Darlington Point
- Bathurst Visitor Information Centre – Bathurst
- Belisi Farmstay Tours – Wagga Wagga
- Bundyi Cultural Tours – Wagga Wagga
- Bathurst Winter Festival – Bathurst
- Cactus Country – Strathmerton
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