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Western Australia’s securing of five gold medals at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, follows a stunning Walking On a Dream global and local marketing campaign and a series of major events hosted in the state.

The awards celebrate innovation and exceptional standards in Australian tourism with WA recognised with a total of 12 medals at the industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony, recently held in Sydney.

WA’s outstanding success was also due to the State’s tourism industry experiencing very positive growth during the past 12 months, in the highly competitive global tourism market.

The gold medals were indicative of the wide range of diverse experiences across the State, with the successful businesses located in Exmouth, Broome, Rottnest Island, Bunker Bay and Perth.

The medal winners ranged from cultural walking tours to 5-star hotels, and from whale shark experiences to pearl farming,

WA’s award winners in the 25 categories at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards were:

WA Tourism Minister Roger Cook notes “WA’s tourism industry is fortunate to have so many great operators and businesses.

“I congratulate all our winners and finalists for striving every day to provide an unforgettable experience for both local and visiting tourists.

“The Walking on A Dream campaign has succeeded in capturing the imagination of people around Australia and the world, perfectly projecting the connection between our Aboriginal culture and the tourism experiences that make WA so unique.”

Gold
The Hike Collective – Adventure Tourism
Live Ningaloo – Ecotourism
Pullman Bunker Bay Resort – Business Event Venues
SeaLink WA – Major Tour & Transport Operators
Willie Creek Pearls – Tourism Retail & Hire Service

Silver
Broadwater Resort Busselton – 3-3.5 Star Accommodation
COMO The Treasury – 5 Star Luxury Accommodation
Core Cider House – Excellence in Food Tourism
The Hike Collective – Tour & Transport Operators
Tree Chalets – Self Contained Accommodation

Bronze
Optus Stadium: AFL Grand Final 2021 – Major Festivals & Events
Willie Creek Pearl Farm – Tourist Attractions

Image: Tourism WA Walking On a Dream campaign

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