Four of South Australia’s best tourism businesses have been inducted into the State’s Tourism Hall of Fame at the 2010 South Australian Tourism Awards.
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, Adelaide Convention Centre, UniSA’s School of Management and Unforgettable Houseboats all received the prestigious inductions at the Adelaide Convention Centre last night after winning their respective categories for the third year in a row.
Chief Executive of the Houseboat Hirers Association, Peter Tucker, was also honoured for his role in tourism, receiving the award for an Outstanding Contribution by an Individual.
With a passion for the houseboating industry, Peter is dedicated to promoting the Murray River as Australia’s most iconic waterway and unifying the industry with cooperative marketing.
More than 620 people attended the black tie event, where 26 awards were presented to businesses and individuals judged to be the most outstanding in each category (full list below).
A further 76 entrants who achieved a high standard in their category were recognised with a gold, silver or bronze medal.
South Australian Tourism Industry Council Chief Executive Ward Tilbrook says a record 184 entries were received this year, highlighting the power a Tourism Awards win can have for a tourism business.
“The standard of entries was extremely high, which underlines the commitment our operators have towards this important industry,” Mr Tilbrook says.
“It has been inspiring to see the commitment that tourism businesses have given to reviewing their goals and achievements through the awards process and showcasing their success to the industry.
“The Tourism Industry Council aims to present the South Australian tourism industry as professional and high quality, and tonight we have seen some of the State’s finest tourism businesses rewarded for excellence.”
The South Australian Tourism Awards are the pinnacle of excellence within the tourism industry; they reward innovation and foster best business practices by setting benchmarks for all tourism operators to aspire to.
The awards are judged in accordance with a strict set of rules and criteria, and winners will represent the State at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in March 2011, to be held in Perth.
2010 South Australian Tourism Awards
Category 1 – Major Tourist Attractions
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre* Ph: (08) 8521 3000
Category 2 – Tourist Attractions supported by TAFESA – Tourism, Events & Languages
Lyndoch Lavender Farm & Cafe Ph: (08) 8524 4538
Category 3 – Major Festivals & Events
Santos Tour Down Under Ph: (08) 8463 4500
Category 4 – Festivals & Events
Special Olympics Australia IX National Games Ph: 0448 882 855
Category 5 – Ecotourism supported by the Department for Environment & Natural Resources
Rawnsley Park Station Eco-Villas Ph: (08) 8648 0030
Category 6 – Heritage & Cultural Tourism supported by the Department for Environment & Natural Resources
Innamincka Hotel Ph: (08) 8675 9901
Category 7 – Indigenous Tourism supported by the Department for Environment & Natural Resources
Aboriginal Cultural Tours – Adjahdura Land, Yorke Peninsula Ph: 0429 367 121
Category 8 – Specialised Tourism Services
Getaways Reservation Service Ph: 8563 1000
Category 9 – Visitor Information & Services supported by Bookeasy Tourism Technology
Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre Ph: (08) 8853 2600
Category 10 – Meetings & Business Tourism
Adelaide Convention Centre* Ph: (08) 8212 4099
Category 12 – Tour &/or Transport Operators supported by SeaLink Travel Group
Endeavour Tours Ph: (08) 8374 0800
Category 13 – Adventure Tourism supported by SeaLink Travel Group
Adventure Bay Charters Ph: (08) 8682 2979
Category 14 – Tourism Marketing supported by Newstyle Printing
Adelaide Convention Bureau – New Brand Development and Associated Initiatives
Ph: (08) 8237 0100
Category 15 – Tourism Education & Training supported by Education Adelaide
School of Management – UniSA* Ph: 8302 0524
Category 16 – Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services supported by Rymill Coonawarra
Jacob’s Restaurant @Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre Ph. (08) 8521 3000
Category 17 – Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Boutique Breweries
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre Ph: (08) 83521 3000
Category 18 – Tourist & Caravan Parks
BIG4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park Ph: (08) 8355 7320
Category 19 – Backpacker Accommodation
Adelaide Central YHA Ph: (08) 8414 3006
Category 20 – Hosted Accommodation
Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage Ph: (08) 8563 4059
Category 21 – Unique Accommodation
Unforgettable Houseboats* Ph: (08) 8569 2559
Category 22 – Standard Accommodation
Woodhouse Activity Centre Ph: (08) 8339 3333
Category 23 – Deluxe Accommodation
Adelaide Shores Resort Ph: (08) 8355 7360
Category 24 – Luxury Accommodation supported by McLaren Vale Beer Company
The Sebel Playford Adelaide Ph: (08) 8213 8888
Category 25 – New Tourism Development
Crowne Plaza Adelaide Ph: (08) 8206 8888
Category 26 – Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Sinclair’s Gully Ph: (08) 8390 1995
Category 27 – Outstanding Contribution by an Individual supported by Qantas Airways
Peter Tucker Ph. (08) 8231 8466
* Hall of Fame recipients
Note: No winner was presented in Category 11 – Major Tour &/or Transport Operators
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