Queensland tourism triumphed at the 2007 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards taking seven of the 25 categories, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said this evening at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
Ms Boyle said Queensland won more awards than any other state or territory and tonight has clearly shown the depth, diversity and quality of our tourism experiences and products.
"Queensland has long been recognised not just in Australia, but throughout the world, as a leader in the development of high quality, unique tourism experiences,” she said.
“The fact that so many Queensland operators have been named amongst the nation's best is a fitting tribute.
“I am very proud of this wonderful achievement and warmly congratulate Queensland’s national winners.”
Ms Boyle said the Queensland winners were:
• The Quicksilver Group, Tropical North Queensland, Major Tour and/or Transport Operator
• Bungalow Bay Koala Village, Townsville, Backpacker Accommodation
• The Noorla Heritage Resort, Ingham, Standard Accommodation
• Cairns Coconut Caravan Resort, Tropical North Queensland, Tourist and Caravan Parks
• Tourism Noosa, Noosa, Tourism Marketing
• Rubyvale Gem Gallery, North of Emerald, Specialised Tourism Services
• The workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich, Heritage and Cultural Tourism
These companies were among the Queensland Tourism Awards winners who progressed to the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, organised annually by the National Tourism Alliance.
Victoria and New South Wales each won five awards, the ACT won three awards, Western Australia and South Australia each won two awards and Tasmania won one award.
“Tourists spend more than $18 billion a year in Queensland and last year we broke the 20 million barrier in overnight visitor numbers,” Ms Boyle said.
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