Victorian Tourism Awards

About
- - About the Awards
    
    The Victorian Tourism Awards represent an industry framework for peer recognition which fosters a culture for business development, excellence and innovation. The Awards have assisted the Victorian Tourism Industry for over 30 years in striving for excellence. During this period, more than 4,000 businesses have entered the Awards and have benefited through thorough examination of their business practice, with many recognised as winners at a national level.
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    The Tourism Awards are an online entry and site visit based competition for all tourism businesses and industry suppliers. In Victoria, there are 31 categories (made up of 28 business categories and 3 that recognise individuals). Winners of 25 categories are automatically judged at the Australian Tourism Awards for a chance to be recognised as the best in the country.
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Winners and Finalists
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    Winners and Finalists of the Victorian Tourism Awards are determined by achieving a score of 75% or above. The winner is the highest scoring entrant in each category, followed by the Silver and Bronze winners. Hall of Fame is awarded to an entrant that has won the same category over 3 consecutive years.
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Gala Ceremony
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    The Victorian Tourism Awards are the pinnacle of excellence in the Victorian tourism industry and a premier event in our industry calendar. Winners and finalists are announced at the industry's night of nights, where around 1000 industry stakeholders gather to celebrate and share their success.
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Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame is awarded to an entrant that has won the same category over 3 consecutive years. Winners and Finalists of the Victorian Tourism Awards are determined by achieving a score of 75% or above. The winner is the highest scoring entrant in each category.

2010 Tourism Award winners

01. Major Tourist Attractions
02. Tourist Attractions
03. Major Festivals and Events
04. Festivals & Events
05. Ecotourism
06. Cultural Tourism
07. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Tourism
08.Specialised Tourism Services
09. Visitor Information Services
10. Business Event Venues
10. Business Tourism
11. Major Tour & Transport Operators
12. Tour & Transport Operators
13. Adventure Tourism
14. Destination Marketing
15. Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
16. Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
17. Caravan & Holiday Parks
18. Hosted Accommodation
19. Unique Accommodation
20. Self Contained Accommodation
21. Standard Accommodation
22. Deluxe Accommodation
23. Luxury Accommodation
24. New Tourism Business
25. Excellence in Food Tourism
25. Health and Wellness Tourism
26. Luxury Boutique Accommodation
26. Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
27. Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
28. Tourism Education and Training
29. Local Government Award for Tourism
30. Backpacker Accommodation
31. Young Achievers Award
32. Outstanding Contribution by Volunteers
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Category

28. Tourism Education and Training

Winner

Holmesglen Tourism / Event & Hospitality Programs

Holmesglen Tourism/Event and Hospitality

Finalist: Melbourne Tourism Industry Leadership Program

Category

21. Standard Accommodation

Winner

Ovens Valley Motor Inn

Merit: Cave Hill Creek

Category

14. Destination Marketing

Winner

Destination Gippsland

Destination Gippsland

Category

06. Cultural Tourism

Winner

Old Melbourne Gaol – Crime and Justice Experience

Old Melbourne Gaol

Finalist: Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
Finalist: The Art Vault Finalist: Central Deborah Gold Mine

Category

03. Major Festivals and Events

Winner

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Finalist: Australian Open 2010

Category

12. Tour & Transport Operators

Winner

Bunyip Tours