Tourism Alliance Members go the extra mile at the Melbourne Airport 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards

The Melbourne Airport 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards were held last night at Crown Palladium with a record number of people in attendance. Tourism Alliance Victoria and the Business Events Victoria members were rewarded for their attention to detail, winning 12 out of the 28 awarded categories.

Tourism Alliance Victoria is extremely proud of all members who entered the Victorian Tourism Awards and in particular the following members who were successful in winning:

• Melbourne Aquarium - Major Tourist Attractions
• Flagstaff Hill Precinct Warrnambool - Tourist Attractions
• Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience - Heritage & Cultural Tourism
• Brambuk the National ark & Cultural Centre - Indigenous Tourism
• Mornington Peninsula Tourism - Specialised Tourism Services
• Bendigo Visitor Centre - Visitor Information & Services
• Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau - Meetings & Business Tourism
• Bunyip Tours - Tour and/or Transport Operators
• Bogong Horseback Adventures - Adventure Tourism
• Destination Gippsland Inc. - Tourism Marketing
• Holmesglen - Tourism Education and Training
• Parks Victoria Wilderness Retreats Wilsons Promontory National Park - Unique Accommodation
• RACV Inverloch Resort - Deluxe Accommodation
• National Trust - Gulf Station Volunteers - Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer/s
• Merran Fyfe (Flagstaff HillMaritime Museum) - Young Achiever's Award

Tourism Alliance would also like to acknowledge the following members who were announced finalists or merit winners last night:

• Eureka Skydeck 88 - Major Tourist Attractions
• Phillip Island Nature Parks - Major Tourist Attractions
• Sovereign Hill - Major Tourist Attractions
• Otway Fly Treetop Walk - Tourist Attractions
• Victorian Racing Club - Major Festivals and Events
• Central Deborah Gold Mine - Heritage & Cultural Tourism
• Geelong Visitor Information Centres - Visitor Information & Services
• Frankston Visitor Information Centre - Visitor Information & Services
• Mildura Visitor Information & Booking Service- Visitor Information & Services - Visitor Information & Services
• Mornington Peninsula Tourism - Visitor Information & Services
• Bothfeet Walking Tours - Adventure Tourism
• Auswalk Walking Holidays - Adventure Tourism

The success of our members last night further emphasises their high levels of professionalism and ongoing commitment to the tourism industry. We wish them all the best when they contest the Australian Tourism Awards in February in Hobart.

For a full list of award winners, please go to the Victoria Tourism Awards website www.victoriantourismawards.com.au