HUNTER VALLEY TOURISM OPERATORS HAILED WITH SIX AWARDS AT THE NSW TOURISM'S NIGHT OF NIGHTS
The Hunter Valley was crowned six Awards in six categories at the NSW Tourism Awards including the Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association’s marketing campaign, Here’s to the Good Life.
Currently serving as Chair, Lindy Hyam, said “This was the first major campaign for the Hunter Valley in over 20 years, bringing a united focus to our region working collaboratively with Destination NSW, Cessnock Council, Singleton Council and local businesses. A great representation from the Hunter Valley at this year’s Tourism Awards, we’re proud to have such wonderful tourism operators with compelling experiences in our region.”
The full list of Hunter Valley Award recipients included:
EXCELLENCE IN FOOD TOURISM sponsored by Sydney Weekender
Gold – Margan Wines & Restaurant, Broke
BUSINESS EVENT VENUES sponsored by Destination NSW
Silver - Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
DESTINATION MARKETING sponsored by Tourism Australia
Silver – Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association: Hunter Valley 'Here's to the Good Life' Campaign
TOURISM WINERIES, DISTILLERIES AND BREWERIES sponsored by Destination NSW
Silver - Brokenwood Wines Cellar Door, Pokolbin
TOUR AND/OR TRANSPORT OPERATORS sponsored by Signature Media
Silver – Beyond Ballooning, Lovedale
ADVENTURE TOURISM sponsored by Forestry Corporation of NSW
Bronze - Beyond Ballooning, Lovedale
For the full list of winners, please refer to media release here.
Pictured left to right: Amy De Lore (Hunter Business Chamber), Geoff Krieger (Brokenwood Wines), Julia & Tegan Allen (Beyond Ballooning), Lindy Hyam (Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association), Lisa Margan (Margan Wines & Restaurant), Caron Reynolds & Karlene Wyborn (Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association), The Hon. Stuart Ayers (Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism & Western Sydney)
Back: Janet Turner (Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley), Grace Redman & Caitlyn Kerr (Hunter Valley Gardens), Katie Lee (Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association), Andrew Margan (Margan Wines & Restaurant), Krysten Barros & Carlee Watson (Brokenwood Wines).