The WA Tourism Council says there has been a significant increase in new entrants for the 2010 WA Tourism Awards.
The WA Tourism Council says there has been a significant increase in new entrants for the 2010 WA Tourism Awards.
The finalists in 29 categories were announced at simultaneous events at Matilda Bay Restaurant in Perth and Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River last night.
Tourism Council CEO Graham Moss said it was pleasing to see a number of new entrants in this year's Awards.
He said it indicated that, despite difficult times, tourism in Western Australia is alive and well.
The winners will be announced on Saturday November 20 and will then go on to compete in the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards which will be held in Perth in March 2011.
See list of nominees below:
Category 1 - Major Tourist Attractions
The Bell Tower, Home of the Swan Bells
Home Valley Station
Perth Zoo
Rottnest Island
Category 2 - Tourist Attractions
Bibbulmun Track
Fremantle Markets
Gingin Observatory
Sandalford Wines
Saracen Estates Incorporating Duckstein Brewery Wilyabrup
The Maze Family Fun Park
Western Australian Museum -
Yallingup Maze
Yanchep National Park
Category 3 - Major Festivals and Events
Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association
Sunseeker Australia Cup - Swan River Sailing
Category 4 - Festivals and Events
Araluen's Fremantle Chilli Festival
Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster
Australia Day Skyworks Celebrations
Kickstarters Gascoyne Dash
Sandalford Wines - Spandau Ballet & Tears for Fears
Category 5 - Ecotourism
Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association - Wildflower Tours
Broome Hovercraft
Donnelly River Cruises
Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat
Forest Rise Eco Retreat
Karijini Eco Retreat
Ningaloo Ecology Cruises
Pearl Sea Coastal Cruises
Category 6 - Heritage and Cultural Tourism
Broome Sightseeing Tours
Donnelly River Cruises
Fairbridge Village
Fremantle Prison
The Bell Tower, Home of the Swan Bells, Perth
Two Feet & a Heartbeat
Category 7 - Indigenous Tourism
Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat
Home Valley Station
Kepa Kurl Pty Ltd
Uptuyu Adventures
Category 8 - Specialised Tourism Services
Auscoinswest
Fremantle Prison Gift Shop
Kalamunda Farmers Market
Natural Olive Oil Soap Factory
Tour Vision
Tree Top Walk Gift Shop
Category 9 - Visitor Information and Services
City of Perth i - City
Esperance Visitor Centre
Kununurra Visitor Centre
Pemberton Visitor Centre
Swan Valley Visitor Centre
Category 10 - Meetings and Business Tourism
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle
Hyatt Regency Perth
Category 11 - Major Tour and/or Transport Operators
Adams Coachlines & Swan Gold Tours
South West Coach Lines
Category 12 - Tour and/or Transport Operators
Broome Hovercraft
Donnelly River Cruises
Kimberley Wild Expeditions
Ningaloo Safari Tours
Pearl Sea Coastal Cruises
Wine for Dudes
Category 13 - Adventure Tourism
Adventure Out Australia
Bibbulumun Track Foundation
Fremantle Prison Tunnels Tours
Home Valley Station
Hovercraft Tours Australia
Ngilgi Cave Adventure Tours
Ningaloo Reef Dreaming
Pearl Sea Coastal Cruises
The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation
Three Islands Whale Shark Dive
Windward Balloon Adventures
Category 14 - Tourism Marketing
Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Geographe Bay Visitor Guide
Seashells Hospitality Group Brand Refresh
TopTrails WA
Tour Vision
Category 15 - Tourism Education and Training
Central Institute of Technology
Home Valley Station
Hyatt Regency Perth
Quinlan's Hospitality & Tourism Training Centre - Challenger Institute of Technology
Category 16 - Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services
Café Pronto
Dome Café, Rottnest Island
Hyatt Regency Perth
Matilda Bay Restaurant
Sandalford Wines
Saracen Estates Incorporating Duckstein Brewery Wilyabrup
Category 17 - Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Boutique Breweries
Elmar's in the Valley
Sandalford Wines
Saracen Estates Incorporating Duckstein Brewery Wilyabrup
Category 18 - Tourist and Caravan Parks
Exmouth Cape Holiday Park - Aspen Parks
Category 19 - Backpacker Accommodation
Blue Reef Backpackers - Exmouth Cape Holiday Park - Aspen Parks
Category 20 - Hosted Accommodation
Cape Howe Cottages
Loaring Place Bed & Breakfast
Loose Goose Chalets
Stonebarn
The Beach House at Bayside
Trigg Retreat Bed & Breakfast
Vintages Accommodation
Wildwood Valley Villa & Cottages
Category 21 - Unique Accommodation
Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat
Fairbridge Village
Forest Rise Eco Retreat
Injidup Spa Retreat
Pelicans at Denmark
Point Samson Resort
Category 22 - Standard Accommodation
Perth Ambassador Hotel
Category 23 - Deluxe Accommodation
Bali Hai Resort & Spa
Forte Leeuwin Apartments
Habitat Resort Broome
Jarrah Grove Retreat
Kununurra Country Club Resort
Quest Bunbury Serviced Apartments
Category 24 - Luxury Accommodation
Pinctada Cable Beach Spa Resort
Smiths Beach Resort
Category 25 - New Tourism Development
Nullarbor Links
Ozwest Aviation
Skydive Jurien Bay
Urban Indigenous Tours
Wilderness Getaways
Category 26 - Qantas Award For Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Adventure Out Australia
Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat
Karijini Eco Retreat
Loose Goose Chalets
Sir David Brand Award for Tourism
Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Fremantle Prison
Sandalford Wines
Willie Creek Pearls
Sir David Brand Young Achiever Medal
Frances Jones
James Spurgeon
Stacey Miller
FACET Golden Guide Award
Andrew Graffen
Helen Nash
Peter Casanato
Sean Blocksidge
