A record number of Western Australian tourism businesses have been recognised at the 2018 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, which were held last night at the world-class Optus Stadium.
Out of the 25 national categories, eight gold medals were awarded to WA businesses for showcasing excellence in the tourism industry. In addition, four WA businesses took home silver medals and two were awarded bronze medals.
The awards, which have been operating for more than 30 years, recognise and celebrate Australia’s best tourism businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence.
More than 800 people from across the country, including Federal and State tourism ministers, CEOs of tourism bodies and tourism industry leaders, attended the awards gala dinner.
Western Australian gold medal winners included:
- Fremantle Prison (Cultural Tourism);
- Swan Valley Visitor Centre (Visitor Information Services);
- Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures (Adventure Tourism);
- Australia’s North West (Destination Marketing);
- Sandalford Wines (Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries);
- Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures – Horizontal Hotel (Unique Accommodation);
- Beach House at Bayside (Hosted Accommodation); and
- Swan River Seaplanes (New Tourism Business).
For a full list of winners, visit https://qualitytourismaustralia.com/australian-tourism-awards