The Regional Tourism Organisations of New England North West, Central NSW, Riverina Tourism and Outback Tourism have collaborated since 2004 to conduct the Inland Tourism Awards.
CountryLink has been our naming rights sponsor since 2005 with this partnership moving forward to promote and enhance tourism in regional.
The CountryLink Inland Tourism Awards are an opportunity for tourism operators of attractions and businesses to gain an insight into their industry, their business, achieve recognition for their success and promote tourism within their region.
Finalists of the Inland Tourism Awards have the opportunity and are encouraged to proceed to the NSW State Tourism Awards, and if successful to the National Awards.
In 2008 the Inland Tourism Awards had a record number of winners who won, or were recognised at the NSW State Tourism Awards. The Winners below will continue onto the National Awards to be held in March 2009.
Congratulations to the Inland Tourism Awards Gold Winners, Silver, Bronze and Finalists at the State Awards 2009.
2009 there were Finalists, 2 Bronze Awards, 7 Silver Awards and 3 Gold Winners.
2009 Gold Awards Tri State Safaris (Outback NSW) Adventure Tourism Darling River Run (Outback NSW) Tourism Marketing BIG4 Deniliquin Paringa Holiday Park (Riverina) Tourist & Caravan Parks Temora Aviation Muesum (Riverina) Hertiage & Culture
2009 Silver Award
2009 CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival (Central NSW) Festival & Events Tri State Safaris (Outback NSW) Tour and/or Transport Operators Trentham Estate (Outback NSW) Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Boutique Breweries Black Sheep Inn (Central NSW) Hosted Accommodation two eight two eight (Central NSW) Specialised Tourism Services The Old Vic Inn Historic Guesthouse (Central NSW) Standard Accommodation Emaroo Cottages (Outback NSW) Deluxe Accommodation
2009 Bronze Award Temora Aviation Museum (Riverina) Tourist Attractions The Lodge Outback Motel (Outback NSW) Standard Accommodation
Finalists
Griffith Visitors Centre (Riverina) Rod Murdoch Memorial Award Visitor Information & Services
Moree Visitor Information Centre (New England NW) Rod Murdoch Memorial Award Visitor Information & Services
Balloon Joy Flights (Central NSW)Tour and/or Transport Operators Darling River Run (Outback NSW) New Tourism Development Wagga RSL Club (Riverina) Registered Clubs Dish Cafe (Central NSW) Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
In 2008 there were 6 finalists, 3 Bronze Awards, 4 Silvers Awards and 5 Winners.
The Winners were: Two Eight Two Eight - 2008 State Winner – Specialised Tourism Services
CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival - 2008 State Winner – Festival and Events
Julie Ann Wuttke - 2008 State Winner - Outstanding Contribution to Regional Tourism by an Individual Temora Aviation Museum Flying Days - 2008 State Winner – Heritage and Cultural Museum
The Old Vic Inn Historic Guesthouse - 2008 State Winner – Standard Accommodation
