Tourism Alliance Members are named heroes at the RACV 2010 Victorian Tourism Awards

The RACV 2010 Victorian Tourism Awards were held last night at Crown Palladium with a record number of people in attendance. Tourism Alliance Victoria members were rewarded for their attention to detail and business excellence, winning 14 out of the 30 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 Museum – Major Tourist Attractions

- Scienceworks – Tourist Attractions

- Suzuki Night Market – Festivals & Events

- Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre – Indigenous Tourism

- Mornington Peninsula Tourism – Specialised Tourism Services

- Bendigo Visitor Centre – Visitor Information & Services

- Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau – Meetings & Business Tourism

- Auswalk Walking Holidays – Adventure Tourism

- Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse Lodge – New Tourism Development

- Peninsula Hot Springs – Health & Wellness Tourism

And a very special mention to the following Hall of Fame winners:

- Old Melbourne Gaol – Crime and Justice Experience – Heritage & Cultural Tourism

- Bunyip Tours – Tour and/or Transport Operators

- Holmesglen Tourism / Event & Hospitality Programs – Tourism Education & Training

- Destination Gippsland – Tourism Marketing

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

- Melbourne Aquarium – Major Tourist Attractions

- Eureka Skydeck 88 – Major Tourist Attractions

- Phillip Island Nature Parks – Major Tourist Attractions

- Sovereign Hill – Major Tourist Attractions

- Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens – Tourist Attractions

- Queen Victoria Market – Tourist Attractions

- Australian Open 2010 – Major Festivals & Events

- Bogong Horseback Adventures – Packhorse Tours – Eco Tourism

- Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village – Heritage & Cultural Tourism

- Central Deborah Gold Mine – Heritage & Cultural Tourism

- Frankston Visitor Information Centre – Visitor Information & Services

- Sea All Dolphin Swims – Tour and/or Transport Operators

- Bogong Horseback Adventures – Adventure Tourism

- Melbourne Tourism Industry Leadership Program – Tourism Education & Training

- Wilderness Retreats – Wilsons Promontory National Park – Unique Accommodation

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 Perth in March.

A special mention also goes to the Young Tourism Network for taking out the award for Outstanding Contribution by Volunteers.

For a full list of award winners, go to www.victoriantourismawards.com.au