Four time returning finalist in the Whitsunday Tourism Awards, Accom Whitsunday has been recognised for their excellence with a bronze and two silver awards over the past few years and secured a Finalist accolade this year. Property manager, Liv Compton, attended the award evening on Saturday along with four other team members to celebrate Accom Whitsunday’s achievements and acknowledge the hard work they dedicate to the business each week. “We all get caught up in the busyness of work, but it
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Airlie Beach Tourism, was awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Whitsunday Booking Service,’ at the Tourism Whitsunday Awards over the weekend. Established in 1988, Airlie Beach Tourism (ABT) is Airlie Beach's longest-running tour agency. Formerly known as Airlie Beach Tourist Information Centre (ABTIC) until 2013, they rebranded as Airlie Beach Tourism. Proudly locally owned and operated, they have been serving the community for over three decades. Airlie Beach Tourism has a strong track record of reco
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The team at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort are still celebrating following multiple gold wins at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards held on Saturday night at Daydream Island Resort. The Whitsunday tourism industry’s gala night saw the popular local resort win gold in the ‘Excellence in Accessible Tourism’ and ‘Caravan and Holiday Parks’ categories, with the BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort team also taking home the consumer-voted ‘People’s Choice Award for Accommodation’. With wins across three
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A highly celebrated and beloved business in the Whitsunday region and beyond, Bird’s Fish Bar has been honorably awarded the title of 2024 Bowen Business of the Year. Having won the title of Bowen Business of the Year at last year’s Whitsunday’s Tourism Awards, Bird’s Fish Bar has excitingly become familiar with the prestigious honor. On Saturday evening, Bird’s Fish Bar manager and director, Chloé Bauer and her partner attended the awards ceremony on behalf of the business, and in celebration,
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The Bowen Tourism and Business (BTB) team were very proud to win three awards at the 2024 Tourism Whitsundays gala event and be inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Visitor Services category. Chair of BTB, Jenn Honnery said to win Gold for the third year in a row was a very proud moment for the team and the organisation. “We were also very pleased that our dedicated team of volunteers also took out the silver award in their category,” she said. In the Business Awards, BTB was named the winn
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Collinsville Hardware is a proud independent hardware store, providing a comprehensive selection of home improvement and hardware products for all your home and weekend projects. Last Saturday, the business celebrated a significant achievement by winning a silver award for Collinsville Business of the Year at the Whitsunday Business Awards. This is the first time that Collinsville Hardware has received an award, and they explained that they were extremely happy and proud to have received the awa
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Coral Sea Resort recently celebrated a remarkable achievement at the prestigious Tourism Awards, where it proudly earned a Silver 4.5 Star designation for its exceptional Deluxe Accommodation. Additionally, the resort was honoured as the Whitsunday Business of the Year for Marina Resort, further highlighting its commitment to excellence in the hospitality industry. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first award won under the management of Dawn Romanella: “It’s a testament to the ded
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The Volunteer Cruise Ship Ambassadors received notable recognition at the Whitsundays Tourism Awards over the weekend, winning Gold for Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer Group. Volunteer Cruise Ship Coordinator Lyn Blanche Woodham attended the awards and really enjoyed the evening: “It was an extraordinary evening,” she said. “We were thrilled to win the Gold Award. It means so much to all the volunteers to be recognised.” The Cruise Ship Ambassadors’ aim is to greet every cruise ship th
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Cruise Whitsundays is proud to announce its Gold wins for Tourist Attraction and Unique Accommodation at the 2024 Whitsunday Tourism Awards, held at Daydream Island. These wins also mark Cruise Whitsundays' induction into the prestigious Hall of Fame for Unique Accommodation, following three consecutive Gold victories in this category. The Tourist Attraction award recognises Cruise Whitsundays' iconic Reefworld Pontoon and the incredible experiences it offers, allowing guests to fully immerse t
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The Whitsunday Tourism Awards was a vibrant and invigorating affair where the movers and shakers of the local tourism industry came together to celebrate their successes. Held at Daydream Island, the event was Emceed by winner of ‘the best job in the world’ Ben Southall and in attendance on the night were Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox with his wife Raylene, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm, Mayor Ry Collins and his wife Mel and Candidate for the One Nation Party, Julie Hall.
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The Great Barrier Reef Festival has reached Hall of Fame level after winning the Gold award for ‘Festivals and Events’ at the Whitsundays Tourism Awards last Saturday. Festival Chairwoman Margie Murphy said four long-term committee members attended the event but did so on behalf of everyone that help put the festival together. “We were incredibly proud to accept the awards on behalf of all the volunteers, sponsors, artists, council personnel and community members who all work together to bring
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At the 2024 Whitsunday Tourism Awards Grand View Hotel in Bowen came away with a Bronze prize in the ‘Contribution by a Volunteer or Group’ category, and were also a finalist in the ‘Excellence in Food Tourism’ category. It’s not the first time Grand View Hotel has been nominated for the prestigious awards, in 2019 they were a Finalist in the ‘Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group’. In 2022 they won Silver in ther same category. Grand View Hotel Manager Emma Heiniger said
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Iconic Whitsunday Adventures was honourably recognised for their exceptional levels of customer service and operations at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards evening on Saturday where they were awarded the Gold title for Tour and Transport Operator. Having celebrated winning the same award in 2023, receiving the outstanding title for the second time last weekend was an honour Nicole and her team are beyond proud of their achievement. “We had a small contingent of crew join us on the night, which wa
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The Whitsundays original and most awarded tour operator, Ocean Rafting, continues to shine gold over the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays after taking home several awards at the 2024 Whitsundays Tourism Awards! Ocean Rafting celebrated its 28th birthday at the gala industry awards on Daydream Island, winning gold in 'Major Tour & Transport' and silver in 'Adventure Tourism.' The team was also recognized as the Whitsundays favourite tourism experience in the consumer-voted 'People’s Choice Aw
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Party Cakes Whitsunday won gold in the ‘Excellence In Food Tourism’ category at the 2024 Whitsunday Tourism Awards. It isn’t the first time Party Cakes Whitsundays has won an award, they were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. Owner Vhari Kelly said to win this year meant a lot to her, especially because she runs a small business. “I am very proud of what I have achieved as the sole employee and operator of my business,” she said. Vhari is a qualified pastry chef and defines herself
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“It’s like winning a Grand Final,” shared Paul Tuddenham, manager of Peninsula Airlie Beach, and beyond proud and grateful recipient of the Whitsundays Tourism Awards 2024 Best of Queensland Accommodation title. Peninsula Airlie Beach proudly welcomes families and tourists to their 5-star establishment to enjoy a memorable visit to the Whitsundays. Paul, Francine and their dedicated staff have been honourably awarded numerous titles over the past 3 ½ years in recognition of their exceptional l
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Pinnacles Airlie Beach was celebrated for their commitment to upholding exceptional levels of hospitality and customer service at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards where Therese and the team received the Gold Award for Self Contained Accommodation. “This year, we achieved the Hall of Fame with three consecutive wins in this category, and we were over the moon to receive the Gold Award,” shared Therese. The luxury accommodation facility is situated on Golden Orchid Drive, and prides itself on oper
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The SeaLink Whitsundays team celebrated outstanding success at the 2024 Whitsunday Tourism Awards, bringing home a remarkable collection of accolades. Red Cat Adventures was named the region’s top choice for Adventure Tourism, winning Gold in this category and Silver for Major Tour and Transport Operator. Whitsunday Jetski Tours also shone brightly, earning Silver in the Tour and Transport category and Bronze for Adventure Tourism. Asher Telford, General Manager of SeaLink Whitsundays and co-f
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Last Saturday at the Whitsundays Tourism Awards Scamper celebrated a Bronze winner award in the Eco-Tourism category A small team from Scamper attended the events and were thrilled when they were announced Bronze and heard the room roar. Owner & Manager at Scamper Sarah Vickery said “Only gold winners get on stage, though the cheer from the crowd when our awards were mentioned felt really special that so many people in the industry were happy and proud of us.” “To be only our second year in t
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SeaLink Whitsundays has won the Best of Queensland Experience Award at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards! SeaLink achieved the highest score across the region based on customer reviews and overall guest satisfaction. In just over 12 months, SeaLink Whitsundays has proudly earned a 100% five-star rating, a testament to their commitment to exceptional customer service and unforgettable experiences. This achievement places SeaLink at the forefront of Whitsunday businesses, further cementing their r
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Whitsunday Segway Tours was awarded the Gold title for Eco Tourism on Saturday evening at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards, an honour owner Zak Kelly accepted proudly. “I am super proud to win this award as it had been over five years since the business had won something this important,” shared Zak. “My wife, Vhari and I work so hard to make the business truly the best it can be in sustainability, service quality and customer service.” In the past, Whitsunday Segway Tours has been presented wit
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The Whitsunday Coast Airport has once again won Gold at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards, for the third time in a row. The airport won Gold in the ‘Tourism Retail, Hire and Services’ category and with its third consecutive win in a row, it has now been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Several staff members attended the awards and Director of Commercial Business for Whitsunday Regional Council Craig Turner said it was great to have his team there. “Sharing the win with several staff Saturday nigh
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A night of tourism industry celebration was briefly thrown into chaos when billionaire businessman and owner of Coral Sea Marina Resort Paul Darrouzet elected to use his platform to give an award recipient speech to slam Whitsunday Regional Council. The Whitsunday Tourism Awards took place on Daydream Island last Saturday with 366 tourism representatives present to celebrate their successes and hopefully receive an industry award. Paul Darrouzet was present on the evening to accept the Bob Por
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Children’s Week 2024 began on Saturday, October 19. This annual celebration occurs around the fourth Wednesday in October and aims to highlight the rights and achievements of children. The week serves as a reminder that all children deserve to enjoy their childhood. It encourages them to showcase their talents, skills, and abilities, fostering a spirit of creativity and self-expression. Bowen is hosting an event on October 26th to celebrate the yearly event at the Soundshell. The event will feat
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Take, ‘sitting on the edge of your seat’ literally at the Bowen Summergarden Cinemas this Halloween, and enjoy two thrilling movies on the big screen. If you are looking for family-friendly spooky screening, Bowen Summergarden Theatre is putting on the PG animation, ‘My Freaky Family’. For those looking to be scared out of their skin don’t miss Hellboy: The Crooked Man (MA15+), guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. But that’s not all! Bowen Summergarden has planned a hauntingly fun experie
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