Winners in categories 1 – 24 now go on to represent the Canberra Region at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, which will be announced at a Gala Dinner in Perth on Friday 23 February 2018
Congratulations to everyone who was involved in the Awards in 2017, and good luck to those businesses heading to the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards!
Download the list of the 2017 Canberra Region Tourism Award Winners as a PDF
| Category | Organisation | Award |
| 01. Major Tourist Attractions | National Gallery of Australia | Winner |
| 02. Tourist Attractions | Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre | Winner |
| 02. Tourist Attractions | National Arboretum Canberra – a living collection and outstanding tourist attraction | Commendation |
| 03. Major Festivals and Events | National Museum of Australia – A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum exhibition | Winner |
| 04. Festivals and Events | Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival | Finalist |
| 05. Ecotourism | Thredbo Valley Track , Kosciuszko National Park | Commendation |
| 05. Ecotourism | Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary | Finalist |
| 06. Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Commendation |
| 08. Specialised Tourism Services | Canberra Centre | Commendation |
| 08. Specialised Tourism Services | ExperienceAIS | Winner |
| 09. Visitor Information Services | Yass Valley Information Centre | Commendation |
| 09. Visitor Information Services | Canberra and Region Visitors Centre | Winner |
| 10. Business Event Venues | National Convention Centre Canberra | Winner |
| 14. Destination Marketing | 3infun Canberra | Finalist |
| 14. Destination Marketing | ‘Pie Time’ – Southern Highlands NSW | Winner |
| 19. Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner |
| 21. Standard Accommodation | Mercure Canberra | Commendation |
| 22. Deluxe Accommodation | Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport | Winner |
| 22. Deluxe Accommodation | Little National Hotel | Finalist |
| 23. Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel | Winner |
| 24. New Tourism Business | Canberra Park | Commendation |
| 27. Canberra Region Local Government Award for Tourism | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council | Finalist |
| 29. Tourism Visitor Education | NFSA Education Programs | Winner |
| 30. Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Madison Groom | Commendation |
| 30. Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Georgia Patmore | Winner |
| 32. International Ready | ExperienceAIS | Commendation |
Canberra and the region’s national tourism finalists last night joined over seven-hundred
Australian tourism industry key figures in Darwin for the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards,
Friday 24th February. At this premier event, the capital’s leading tourist attractions,
experiences and services were acknowledged and celebrated by their industry peers from
across the nation.
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre took home the highest accolade –
gold – as the winner of the Tourist Attractions category. This has come after a string of
successes at the local level, and cements their place as one of the country’s leaders in
providing unparalleled tourism excellence.
As multi-award winners, Canberra Airport’s outstanding achievements were again recognised
in their silver award for Specialised Tourism Services.
After receiving bronze last year, the National Folk Festival 2016 made it a step higher to claim
silver in the Festivals and Events category.
Congratulations to these winners who are recognised for achieving excellence and innovation at the
highest level – and to all the national finalists who represented Canberra and the region. These were
the National Museum of Australia – Encounters exhibition, Royal Australian Mint, National
Convention Centre Canberra, 3inFun Tourism Marketing Partnership Program – Experience Canberra,
Jamala Wildlife Lodge, East Hotel, Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel, and Little National
Hotel.
“Simply being in the room with the best of the best is an outstanding achievement,” said Brian Weir,
Chair of the Canberra Region Tourism Awards Steering Committee.
The annual Canberra Region Tourism Awards showcase the best of our region’s tourism operators
and promote, encourage and reward tourism excellence. The Awards are produced in partnership by
the National Capital Attractions Association and VisitCanberra. They are made possible by the
support of local and national sponsors.
The full list of national award winners will be available on the Australian Tourism Awards website.
For more information on the National Capital Attractions Association, visit
http://www.nationalattractions.com.au/
Winners in categories 1 – 25 now go on to represent the Canberra Region at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, which will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Darwin Convention Centre on Friday 24 February 2017
Congratulations to everyone who was involved in the Awards in 2016, and good luck to those businesses heading to the NT!
Canberra Region finalists take home gold, silver and bronze at National Tourism Awards
Canberra Region’s national tourism finalists joined eight hundred Australian tourism industry colleagues in Perth for the 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards on Friday 24th February. At this leading event, the capital’s foremost tourist attractions, experiences and services were acknowledged and celebrated by their industry peers from across the Nation.
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre took home the highest award –
gold – as the winner of the Tourist Attractions category. This follows their gold win last year, and proves their place as one of the country’s leaders in providing unparalleled tourism excellence. This year they will be aiming to take it one step further and win again both locally and nationally to make Hall of Fame status joining The Old Bus Depot Markets and the War Memorial who both have Hall of Fame recognition.
No strangers to the tourism industry, Destination Southern Highlands took away silver in the Destination Marketing category for their ‘Pie Time’ campaign.
The Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel won bronze showcasing excellence in the Luxury Accommodation category.
Congratulations to these winners who are recognised for achieving excellence and innovation at the highest level – and to all the National finalists who represented Canberra Region. These were; National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia – A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Musuem, ExperienceAIS, Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, National Convention Centre Canberra, Jamala Wildlife Lodge, and the Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport.
“We are very proud of the ten organisations who competed Nationally with the best of the best, it’s is an outstanding achievement,” said Dr Naomi Dale, President of the National Capital Attractions Association.
The annual Canberra Region Tourism Awards showcase the best of our region’s tourism operators and promote, encourage and reward tourism excellence. The Awards are supported by VisitCanberra and are made possible by the support of this major agreement and other local and national sponsors.
The full list of national award winners will be available on the the Australian Tourism Awards website.
For more information on the National Capital Attractions Association, visit
http://www.nationalattractions.com.au/