Previous Winners
2019 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tourist Attractions | National Gallery of Australia | Winner | |
| Tourist Attractions | National Arboretum Canberra | Winner | |
| Major Festivals and Events | National Museum of Australia (Rome City and Empire) | Winner | Bronze |
| Major Festivals and Events | Enlighten Festival (Events ACT) | Commendation | |
| Festivals and Events | Canberra Balloon Spectacular (Events ACT) | Winner | |
| Festivals and Events | National Folk Festival | Commendation | |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | Bronze |
| Specialised Tourism Services | GetAboutAble | Winner | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Canberra Centre | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Canberra and Region Visitors Centre | Winner | Bronze |
| Business Event Venues | Hotel Realm Pty Ltd | Commendation | |
| Business Event Venues | National Convention Centre Canberra | Winner | |
| Tour and Transport Operators | Canberra Secrets Personalised Tours | Commendation | |
| Adventure Tourism | Dynamic Motivation/Stromlo Shuttle Bus | Winner | |
| Destination Marketing | 3inFun | Commendation | |
| Destination Marketing | Destination Southern Highlands 'Pie Time' | Winner | |
| Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries | Shaw Wines | Winner | |
| Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries | Contentious Character | Commendation | |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Bronze |
| Standard Accommodation | Leumeah Lodge | Winner | Silver |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Crowne Plaza Canberra | Commendation | |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Little National Hotel | Winner | |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hotel Realm Pty Ltd | Commendation | |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel | Winner | |
| New Tourism Business | Book Canberra Excursions | Winner | |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Brendan Nelson | Winner | |
| Tourism Visitor Education | National Capital Authority | Winner | |
| Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Michael Liu - Dionyus Movement | Winner | |
| Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Riley Tanton - Realm Hotel | Commendation |
2018 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tourist Attractions | National Gallery of Australia | Winner | Silver |
| Tourist Attractions | Questacon | Winner | |
| Major Festivals and Events | Summernats | Commendation | |
| Festivals and Events | Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival | Commendation | |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Experience AIS | Winner | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Canberra Centre | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Canberra and Region Visitors Centre | Winner | Silver |
| Tour and Transport Operators | Dave's Travel and Events Group | Commendation | |
| Destination Marketing | Destination Southern Highlands 'Pie Time' | Winner | Gold |
| Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services | Broadbean Catering and Events | Winner | |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Bronze |
| Standard Accommodation | Leumeah Lodge | Winner | Bronze |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Little National Hotel | Winner | |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel | Winner | |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Stephen Byron - Canberra Airport | Winner | |
| Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Cassie Dunchue - VisitCanberra | Winner | |
| Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Gabrielle Dinn - Broadbean Catering & Events | Commendation | |
| Visitor Experience Award | Royal Australian Mint | Winner |
2017 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tourist Attractions | National Gallery of Australia | Winner | Finalist |
| Tourist Attractions | Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre | Winner | Gold |
| Tourist Attractions | National Arboretum Canberra – a living collection and outstanding tourist attraction | Commendation | Finalist |
| Major Festivals and Events | National Museum of Australia – A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum exhibition | Winner | Finalist |
| Festivals and Events | Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival | Finalist | |
| Ecotourism | Thredbo Valley Track , Kosciuszko National Park | Commendation | |
| Ecotourism | Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary | Finalist | |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Commendation | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Canberra Centre | Commendation | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | ExperienceAIS | Winner | Finalist |
| Visitor Information Services | Yass Valley Information Centre | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Canberra and Region Visitors Centre | Winner | Finalist |
| Business Event Venues | National Convention Centre Canberra | Winner | Finalist |
| Destination Marketing | 3infun Canberra | Finalist | |
| Destination Marketing | ‘Pie Time’ – Southern Highlands NSW | Winner | Silver |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Finalist |
| Standard Accommodation | Mercure Canberra | Commendation | |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport | Winner | Finalist |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Little National Hotel | Finalist | |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel | Winner | Bronze |
| New Tourism Business | Canberra Park | Commendation | |
| Canberra Region Local Government Award for Tourism | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council | Finalist | |
| Tourism Visitor Education | NFSA Education Programs | Winner | |
| Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Madison Groom | Commendation | |
| Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Georgia Patmore | Winner | |
| International Ready | ExperienceAIS | Commendation |
2016 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Attractions | Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre | Winner | Gold |
| Major Festivals and Events | National Museum of Australia – Encounters Exhibition | Winner | Finalist |
| Major Festivals and Events | Floriade 2015, EventsACT | Commendation | |
| Festivals and Events | 2016 National Folk Festival | Winner | Silver |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | Finalist |
| Cultural Tourism | Canberra Museum and Gallery, Cultural Facilities Corporation | Commendation | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Canberra Airport | Winner | Silver |
| Specialised Tourism Services | ExperienceAIS, Australian Sports Commission | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Yass Valley Information Centre, Yass Valley Council | Commendation | |
| Business Event Venues | National Convention Centre Canberra | Winner | Finalist |
| Destination Marketing | 3inFun Tourism Marketing Partnership Program – Experience Canberra | Winner | |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Finalist |
| Unique Accommodation | Yarrangobilly Caves House, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service | Commendation | |
| Deluxe Accommodation | East Hotel | Winner | Finalist |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel | Winner | Finalist |
| New Tourism Business | Little National Hotel | Winner | Finalist |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Professor Graham Durant AM | Winner | |
| Tourism Education and Training | Canberra Institute of Technology | Winner | |
| Tourism Visitor Education | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | |
| Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Kate Landford | Winner | |
| Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever Award | Leon Yogaraj | Commendation | |
| Visitor Experience Award | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | |
| International Ready | ExperienceAIS, Australian Sports Commission | Winner | |
| International Ready | Casino Canberra | Commendation | |
| International Ready | National Museum of Australia | Commendation |
Previous Winners - 2000 - 2015
The awards have a long and rich history in Canberra and many great businesses have taken home awards wins, commendations and acknowledgment.
Download a full list of winners from previous years awards programs here.