2008 North Queensland Tourism Awards

The 2008 Townsville Airport North Queensland Tourism Awards was held on Saturday 13 September at the Nautilus Hangar, Townsville Airport. The event saw a swag of regional operators take out take out the 19 awards. The North Queensland Tourism Awards ceremony is the opportunity to showcase the operators of North Queensland at the regions most gala event and to also celebrate one of the north's most vibrant industries and the people that keep it going. Tourism is a dynamic and essential sector, and the dedication of our regional operators and the excellence of regional businesses and facilities are invaluable to our economy. Congratualtions to all of our 2008 winners, please see below for a full list.

2008 North Queensland Tourism Awards Winners

1. Major Tourist Attraction – Reef HQ
2. Tourist Attraction – Billabong Sanctuary
3. Major Festivals & Events – Ulysses Club AGM
4. Festivals & Events – Australian Italian Festival
5. Ecotourism – Tyto Wetlands
6. Indigenous Tourism – Mungalla Station
7. Specialised Tourism Services – Barrier Reef Dive Cruise & Travel
8. Visitor Information & Services – Rainforest & Reef Visitor Information Centre
9. Meetings & Business Tourism – Jupiters Hotel Townsville
10. Major Tour & Transport Operator – Sunferries
11. Tour & Transport Operator – Fly Scenic
12. Adventure Tourism – Remote Area Dive
13. Tourism Education & Training – James Cook University
14. Tourism Restaurant & Catering – Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms
15. Backpacker Accommodation – Bungalow Bay
16. Hosted Accommodation – Hidden Valley Cabins
17. Unique Accommodation – Tropic Sail
18. Standard Accommodation – Noorla Heritage Resort
19. Deluxe Accommodation – Jupiters Hotel Townsville
20. Award for excellence in Sustainable Tourism – Hidden Valley Cabins
21. Richard Power  Award for Outstanding contribution by an individual – Mark Louez
22. Outstanding contribution by a volunteer or volunteer group – Reef HQ Volunteers
23. Outstanding contribution by a young achiever – Martina Neidig

Event Photos courstesy of Grail Films

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