Quotes attributable to Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Brett Fraser:

“I applaud all of the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards finalists and offer a special congratulations to the nominated Queensland tourism operators, who are doing us proud.

“Queensland is home to some of the best destinations, events and experiences in the country and now is our chance to make it official on the national stage.

“Last year’s awards were a tremendous success for our state and we’re hoping to see a repeat of those remarkable wins.

“No state or territory is successful in wowing visitors or becoming a world-class destination without the hard work of its tourism operators. We owe all our tourism triumphs to those businesses that go the extra mile and work tirelessly to deliver outstanding visitor experiences.

“On behalf of our industry, I offer congratulations and wish the very best to all the Queensland finalists.”

 

QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARDS FINALISTS

The following is the complete list of categories and Queensland finalists at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – (Major Tourist Attractions)

• Bundaberg Rum Distillery Visitor Experience – (Tourist Attractions)

• Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers – (Major Festivals and Events)

• Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships – (Festivals and Events)

• Fun Over 50 Holidays: Immersive Tours and Adventures – (The Steve Irwin Award for Ecotourism. And The Cultural Tourism award)

• Cape York Peninsula Lodge – (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism. And 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation)

• Whitsunday Coast Airport – (Tourism Retail and Hire Services)

• Ipswich Visitor Information Centre – (Visitor Information Services)

• Sofitel Brisbane Central – (Business Event Venues)

• Ocean Rafting – (Major Tour and Transport Operators. And Adventure Tourism)

• Creative Tours – (Tour and Transport Operators. And Excellence in Food Tourism)

• Rockhampton Regional Council: Explore Rockhampton campaign – (Destination Marketing)

• Sea World Cruises – (Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services)

• Tamborine Mountain Distillery – (Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries)

• BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort – (Caravan and Holiday Parks And Excellence in Accessible Tourism)

• Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat – (Hosted Accommodation)

• Mitchell Grass Retreat – (Unique Accommodation)

• Pinnacles Resort Airlie Beach – (Self Contained Accommodation)

• Magnums Accommodation Airlie Beach – (3-3.5 Star Standard Accommodation)

• The Reef House Boutique Hotel and Spa – (5 Star Luxury Accommodation)

• Kokomo Cruises – (New Tourism Business)

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