The Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, the Hon. John Rau M.P. invites you to the 2011 South Australian Tourism Awards Launch to be held at Adelaide Shores Resort.
When: Wednesday 13 April 3pm- 5pm
Where: Adelaide Shores Resort, Military Road (between Hamara Avenue & Barcoo Road), West Beach
RSVP: Booking details available soon
Achieving an accolade in the State's premier Tourism Awards, will give your business a valuable marketing advantage. The South Australian Tourism Awards form part of the Australian Tourism Awards. The Awards Process aims to recognise and promote excellence in tourism.
The Tourism Awards are an annual online submission and site visit based competition.
Since the state awards were implemented in 1983 the diversity and calibre of entrants has matched the vitality and growing professionalism of the South Australian tourism industry. The range of categories has evolved to reflect the changes that have occurred within the industry, with 27 categories available in 2010. The Awards are a submission and site visit based competition for tourism businesses and industry suppliers. The Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner provides the opportunity to publicly recognise and showcase this state’s finest tourism operators.
The Awards aims to:
Publicly recognise and reward excellence in the tourism industry.
Encourage and celebrate creativity, professionalism and innovation in South Australian Tourism.
Support improved business planning, development and internal analysis among tourism operators.
Provide a benchmark for best practice within the tourism industry.
Continuously improve and raise standards.
Reinforce the value of the tourism industry.
Reinforce consumer confidence in the tourism industry.
Provide a better South Australian visitor experience.
Why enter
Entering the South Australian Tourism Awards provides an opportunity for you to:
Raise the profile and reputation of your business.
Showcase your success to the industry and public.
Review goals and record achievements.
Benchmark against other professionals.
Receive recognition of excellence by your peers.
Enhance your business performance.
The board of BBFAA SA would like to congratulate the following members who took out gongs at the 2010 South Australian Tourism Awards:
Congratulations to Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottagein the Barossa, named Australia’s best hosted accommodation at the 2010 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Perth on Friday 11th March.
Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage last won this category nationally at the 2005 Awards.
The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards recognise tourism businesses that strive for excellence in every area of their operation.
Set in a private vineyard in the historic Barossa Valley, Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage offers the discerning traveller premium, boutique vineyard accommodation.
The meticulously restored 1860s German settler’s cottage is exclusively for one couple and heritage features, such as mud and wood beamed ceilings, combine seamlessly with premium furnishings and modern luxuries, including under-floor heating, Bose sound systems and wireless broadband internet.
Owned and hosted by wine producers Peter Milhinch and Sharyn Rogers, guests can immerse themselves in an authentic Barossa food, wine, and heritage experience.
Your nomination is considered your expression of interest to undertake the awards process.
Nominations open 13 April 2011.www.satourismawards.com.au.
2011 KEY DATES TO REMEMBER
13
April
Launch - Adelaide Shores Resort
8
July
Nominations Close
15
August
Submissions Due
9
September
Category 27: Outstanding Contribution by an Individual submissions due
4
November
South Australian Tourism Awards Presentation & Gala Dinner
