The NSW Tourism Association is thrilled to announce the finalists for the NSW Tourism Awards 2024, marking the first time they have hosted these prestigious awards.
This year’s award program celebrates the businesses and operators delivering exceptional visitor experiences across NSW, while highlighting the strength, pride and passion that drives the state’s vibrant visitor economy.
Two hundred award nominations were received this year, double that of previous years. The judging panel, featuring over 50 leading tourism experts, noted the increase in the quality of submissions, reflecting the growth in commitment to excellence across the state.
The NSW Tourism Awards serves as the only pathway for NSW visitor economy businesses to compete at the Australian Tourism Awards. As such, all entries were required to be assessed in line with the Quality Tourism Framework Sustainable Business Standards.
Natalie Godward, CEO, NSW Tourism Association, highlighted the award categories showcase the diverse range of businesses within the visitor economy. She also noted this year’s awards hold special significance as they were designed to unite and celebrate the achievements of the tourism sector.
“NSW Tourism Association is delighted to be hosting the awards for the first time and to lead the charge in recognising the amazing operators across NSW who are making great contributions to the visitor economy across our state,” she said.
“These awards recognise the exceptional standards in visitor experience and aim to unite the tourism community.
“This year, we’ve engaged more industry experts in the judging process to ensure every entrant meets the highest levels of quality through accreditation. It’s a reflection of our commitment to supporting the long-term success of tourism businesses across the state and to inspire continued growth.”
The list of food tourism nominations are:
- Calabria Family Wines
- Cape Byron Distillery
- Cupitt
- Firescreek Winery
- Food I Am
- Frankies Restaurant and Bar
- Husk Farm Distillery
- Ladbroken Distillery Brewhouse
- Love Lord Howe
- McWilliam’s Wines
- Pipit
- Potager – A Kitchen Garden
- Tocumwal Chocolate School
The winners will be announced on Thursday 28 November 2024 at the NSW Tourism Gala event at The Star Sydney incorporating the NSW Tourism Awards.
Find out more information about the awards and the finalists here.
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