Tasmania's world-class tourism industry has once again been celebrated at the annual Tasmanian Tourism Awards gala.
Premier and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Jeremy Rockliff, said the Tasmanian Tourism Awards recognise and encourage innovation, excellence, quality and sustainability in tourism while providing a benchmark for industry best practice.
"I wish to congratulate the 69 finalists across 23 categories representing each region of our State for their incredible contribution to our tourism industry," Premier Rockliff said.
"This year we've seen the best of the best representing tourist attractions, ecotourism and adventure, restaurants, accommodation, wineries and distilleries, festivals and events and many more.
"A particular highlight this year are the five Tasmanian tourism businesses inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame, having won the same award category for three consecutive years: Launceston's Junction Arts Festival Inc, Tasmanian Walking Company, wukalina Walk, Coal River Farm and Peppers Silo Hotel.
"I extend my congratulations to Anna Terry from The Truffle Farm, who I had the honour of presenting the Tourism Minister's Young Achiever award for 2023, and the 2023 Tourism Champion recipient Karen Phillips from Apartments on Fraser Bicheno.
"Ms Terry leads the team behind The Truffle Farm and has developed the pioneering business into a leading agritourism offering in Tasmania, showcasing the best of what the growing agritourism sector has to offer."
Premier Rockliff said the Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering on its long-term plan to sustainably grow the State's tourism sector.
"The ongoing success and strength of the industry is a credit to all the people working in it, helping to cement Tasmania as a must-visit travel destination," Premier Rockliff said.
Tasmanian Tourism Awards form part of the prestigious Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Each category winner will become Tasmania's entry on the national stage at Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held in 2024.
Gold Award Winners:
*Major Tourist Attractions - Gorge Scenic Chairlift
*Tourist Attractions - Seahorse World
*Major Festivals & Events - Tasmania's Taste of Summer
*Festivals & Events - Junction Arts Festival Inc.
*Ecotourism - Tasmanian Walking Company
*Cultural Tourism - Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences - wukalina Walk
*Tourism Retail, Hire and Services - Coal River Farm
*Visitor Information Services - Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre
*Business Event Venues - Peppers Silo Hotel
*Major Tour & Transport Operators - Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
*Tour & Transport Operators - Air Adventure Australia
*Adventure Tourism - Blue Derby Pods Ride
*Tourism Marketing & Campaigns- Business Events Tasmania
*Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services - Grain of the Silos
*Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries - Bangor Vineyard Shed
*Caravan & Holiday Parks - BIG 4 St Helens Holiday Park
*Hosted Accommodation - The Dragonfly Inn
*Unique Accommodation - The Cove Tasmania
*Self Contained Accommodation - The Granary Richmond Hill
*4-4.5 Start Deluxe Accommodation - Ship Inn Stanley
*New Tourism Business - On Board
*Excellence in Food Tourism - The Truffle Farm
