Victorian Tourism Awards

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    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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    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.

2012 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

30. Backpacker Accommodation

Winner

Habitat HQ

Habitat HQ

Finalist:Space Hotel
Finalist:The Island Accommodation
Finalist:Port Campbell Hostel
Finalist:Melbourne Central YHA
Finalist:Greenhouse Backpackers

Category

02. Tourist Attractions

Winner

Peninsula Hot Springs

Peninsula Hot Springs Scenic View

Finalist: The Enchanted Maze Garden
Finalist: Queen Victoria Market
Finalist: Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
Finalist: Maru Koala and Animal Park
Finalist: Beechworth Honey Experience

Category

15. Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services

Winner

Max’s at Red Hill Estate

Max's at Red Hill Estate

Finalist: Stillwater at Crittenden
Finalist:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Category

04. Festivals & Events

Winner

The Suzuki Night Market

Suzuki Night Market

Finalist:La Dolce Vita
Finalist:Sand Sculpting Australia – Frankston Waterfront
Finalist:Fun4Kids Festival

Category

01. Major Tourist Attractions

Winner

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

Finalist:Eureka Skydeck
Finalist:Great Ocean Walk