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National Zoo & Aquarium and Jamala Wildlife Lodge sweep the Canberra Region Tourism Awards

mediawire by November 28, 2022

The Canberra Region’s best of the tourism industry were tonight celebrated at the biggest night on the tourism events calendar, the Canberra Region Tourism Awards. The awards ceremony was held at Parliament House, Friday 25th November, in what was a return to the first in-person awards ceremony in three years.

“A huge congratulations goes out to all our entrants this year! It’s been wonderful to have everyone gather to recognise excellence in tourism, particularly after what has again been a challenging year for members of our industry as tourism begins to bounce back,” said Dr Naomi Dale, Chief Executive Officer of the Canberra Region Tourism Industry Council.

“It’s fantastic to connect and celebrate all our achievements along with the winners and commendations for each category. We are so thrilled to say Canberra Region has winners from 12 categories who will now go on to represent our region at the Australian Tourism Awards being held in Sydney in March 2023.

“Extra big congratulations go to the National Zoo and Aquarium and Jamala Wildlife lodge who swept this year’s local awards, winning in an unprecedented three separate categories which they will now represent at national level.

“The National Zoo and Aquarium won Major Tourist Attraction, with Jamala winning for both Unique Accommodation and Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services. The Tindale family and all their staff have made an incredible contribution to tourism in the Canberra Region,” Dr Dale continued.  

Other award winners of the night included National Arboretum for Tourist Attraction; Enlighten (Events ACT) for Major Festivals and Events; Royal Australian Mint for Cultural Tourism, Canberra & Region Visitors Centre for Visitor Information Services and Tallagandra Hill Winery for the Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries category.

The ACT Government were the awards’ major sponsor, with support from the National Capital Attractions Association. The full list of award categories, winners and commendations can be viewed below. For more information on the awards visit www.canberratourismawards.com.au

Canberra Region Tourism Awards 2022 – Results

CATEGORYTYPEORGANISATIONRESULT
1.Major Tourist AttractionsNational Zoo and AquariumWINNER
2.Tourist AttractionsNational Arboretum Canberra  WINNER
3.Major Festivals and EventsEnlighten, Events ACTWINNER
4.Festivals and EventsNational Folk FestivalCommendation
6.Cultural Tourism  Royal Australian MintWINNER
8.Tourism Retail & Hire Services  Gallery of Small ThingsCommendation
9.Visitor Information Services  Canberra & Region Visitors Centre  WINNER
12.Tour & Transport Operators  Van Du Vin  Commendation
13.Adventure Tourism  Dynamic Motivation Mountain Biking  WINNER
15.Tourism Restaurants & Catering ServicesJamala Wildlife Lodge  WINNER
16.Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries  Tallagandra Hill Winery  WINNER
17.Caravan & Holiday Parks  Alivio Tourist Park  WINNER
19.Unique Accommodation  Jamala Wildlife Lodge  WINNER
21.3-3.5 Star Accommodation  Mercure Canberra  Commendation
22.4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation  Little National Hotel  WINNER
25.Excellence in Food Tourism  Pialligo Estate  WINNER
 LOCAL CATEGORIES
26.Outstanding Contribution by an Individual  Mark Sarah | Cockington Green Gardens  WINNER
27.Young Achievers Award  Tiina Mustonen | QPRC  WINNER
27.Young Achievers Award  Michaela Catelin | Hotel Kurrajong  Commendation
28.Canberra Region Resilience & Innovation  Handmade Market  WINNER
28.Canberra Region Resilience & Innovation  Pialligo Estate  Commendation