The Southern Great Barrier Reef was on show at the Queensland Tourism Awards 2018, taking home an incredible 14 Awards across the region, including 6 Golds.
The gala event, hosted by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and presented by Queensland Airports Corporation, was held at the Star Casino on the Gold Coast in November, with
GOLD
- Bundaberg Rum – Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries
- Capricorn Caves – Tourist Attraction
- Empire Apartment Hotel – Deluxe Accommodation
- Fun Over Fifty – The Steve Irwin Award for Ecotourism
- Mon Repo Turtle Volunteers – Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group
- The Ultimate Guide to Driving the Great Barrier Reef – The Richard Power Award for Destination Marketing (Tourism Tropical North Qld, Townsville Enterprise, Tourism Whitsundays, Mackay Tourism, Capricorn Enterprise, GAPDL and Bundaberg Tourism for the Southern Great Barrier Reef)
SILVER
- Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience – Tourist Attraction
- Bundy Food Tours – Excellence in Food Tourism
- Empire Apartment Hotel – Business and Event Venues
- Fun Over Fifty – Cultural Tourism
- Fun Over Fifty – Tour and Transport Operator
BRONZE
- Beef Australia 2018 – Major Festivals and Events
- Kelly’s Beach Resort – Standard Accommodation
- Lady Elliot Island Eco Retreat – The Steve Irwin Award for Ecotourism
All GOLD winners (excluding Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group) will go on to compete at the Australian Tourism Awards, held in Launceston, Tasmania, in February 2019.
Taylor Reynold and Duncan Littler
Bundaberg Rum – GOLD – Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries
Capricorn Caves - GOLD - Tourism Attraction
Empire Apartment Hotel - GOLD - Deluxe Accommodation
Katherine Reid and Ainsley Gatley
Mon Repo Turtle Volunteers – GOLD – Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group
Tourism Tropical North Qld, Townsville Enterprise, Tourism Whitsundays, Mackay Tourism, Capricorn Enterprise, GAPDL and Bundaberg Tourism for the Southern Great Barrier Reef
The Ultimate Guide to Driving the Great Barrier Reef – GOLD - The Richard Power Award for Destination Marketing
