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The national representative body of Australia's state and territory tourism industry councils.

31/01/2025

Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs.

Frankie's Restaurant & Bar (Zig Zag Motel Lithgow), NSW
La Trobe Sport (Bundoora Campus), VIC
La Trobe University, Bendigo (Sport), VIC
Lola by Escape The Ordinary Collection, VIC
Mallacoota Foreshore Holiday Park, VIC
Mansfield Apartments, VIC
Saint Mary MacKillop Penola Centre, SA
NT Driver Guide - Escorted Touring, NT
Party Passport, NT
RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort, VIC
Rubicon Hotel, VIC
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, VIC
Swainson Apartments, SA
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Bendigo, VIC
The International Apollo Bay, VIC
The Lost Camel Hotel, NT
The Trawool Estate, VIC
Top End Visitor Information Centre (Tourism Top End), NT
Valley View Caravan Park, VIC
World Expeditions, NT

These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses.
⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ
⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L
⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9

31/01/2025

Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs.

Beachcomber Holiday Units, VIC
Best Western Governor Gipps Motor Inn, VIC
Alto Hotel on Bourke, VIC
Amberesque B&B, VIC
Animal Land Children's Farm, VIC
Outback Farm- Athelle Outback Hideaway, NT
Australian Air Safaris, VIC
Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation - Campbell House, VIC
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, NSW
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, NT
Darwin Street Art Festival, NT
Dharnya Centre, VIC
Dorsett Melbourne, VIC
Eden Yarra Valley, VIC
Golden Palms Motel, VIC
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, VIC
Hilton Melbourne LQS, VIC
Hotel Vera Ballarat, VIC
Kangaroo Ridge Retreat, VIC
Keoghs Adventures, WA
Port Adelaide Football Club Museum, SA
Walcha Council, NSW

These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses.
⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ
⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L
⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9

23/01/2025

💡 The buzz is real—our next wave of presenters for the Talking Tourism Business Forum 2025 is here! From practical insights to networking opportunities, this is your chance to learn from the best.

We're excited to welcome:
🎤 Elaine Ratcliffe, Seppeltsfield
🎤 Tim Chandler, Cave Hill Creek
🎤 Seleena Blackley, Malkarri

📅 20 March 2025 | Adelaide Oval
👉 Tickets are going fast! Book yours today: https://bit.ly/TTBF25

20/01/2025

The countdown is on! ⏳ Only 60 days until the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards take center stage in Adelaide🎉 Celebrate 40 years of excellence with us—get your tickets today! 🏆✨

📆Friday 21 March 2025
🎟️Secure your tickets here: https://australiantourismawards.com.au/2024-awards/

12/01/2025

🚀 Start 2025 with inspiration and insights at the Talking Tourism Business Forum 2025 on Thursday 20 March 2025, then celebrate the industry's best at the prestigious 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards on Friday 21 March 2025! 🏆

🌟 Two incredible events, one shared goal: to elevate and celebrate Australian tourism.
📅 Save the dates and join us in Adelaide, South Australia for these unmissable experiences!
🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://australiantourismawards.com.au/2024-awards/

10/01/2025

🎉 to 2008! As we celebrate 40 years of the Australian Tourism Awards, we're revisiting unforgettable moments. 🎭✨ Remember when a little stage show called Wicked cast its spell on the Melbourne stage, during the 2008 Awards? 💚⚡️

Ready to create new memories? 🎟️ Tickets for the 2024 Australian Tourism Awards are now available! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic this year. Get yours here: https://australiantourismawards.com.au/2024-awards/

What’s your favourite Australian Tourism Awards memory? Share it below! ⬇️

20/12/2024

Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs.

Alchymia Distillery, TAS
AllTrails Bicycle Tours, VIC
Amaroo Valley Springs, NSW
Ancient Land Tours, SA
Angel's Chauffeurs, SA
Ashmont Motor Inn and Apartments, VIC
Balgownie Estate Bendigo, VIC
Balgownie Estate, VIC
Ballarat International Foto Biennale, VIC
Batemans Bay Rock n Rollers, NSW
Best Westlander Motor Inn Horsham, VIC
Bethany Cottages Kingaroy, QLD
Black Sheep Inn, NSW
Bluesfest Byron Bay, NSW
Bridges On Argyle, VIC
Bundyi Cultural Tours, NSW
Cairns Queens Court, QLD
Cape Byron Distillery, NSW
Carinya Park, VIC
Chasely Apartment Hotel, QLD
Chocolate Gannets - Beachfront Luxury Villas - Apollo Bay, VIC
Comfort Inn Capital Horsham, VIC
Coombe Yarra Valley, VIC
Cowra Tourism Corporation, NSW
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, NT
Darlot Motor Inn, VIC
Eden Yarra Valley, VIC
Eerie Tours, VIC
Forest Explorers WA, WA
Geelong Arts Centre, VIC
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, VIC
Hit the Road Tours, VIC
Holiday Haven Caravan Park Conjola Lake, NSW
Hotel Vera Ballarat, VIC
Husk Farm Distillery, NSW
La Trobe Sport (Bundoora Campus), VIC
La Trobe University, Bendigo (Sport), VIC
Lake Kununurra Boat Hire, WA

These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses.

⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ
⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L
⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9

18/12/2024

🌟 Talking Tourism Business Forum 2025: First Presenters Announced! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome:
🎤 Rob Pennicott, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
🎤 Michelle Wills, Balloon Aloft Australia
🎤 Rob Hyatt, Koorie Heritage Trust Inc

Whether you're focused on sustainability, navigating risks and business continuity, or developing strong cultural partnerships, this event will deliver essential insights to drive your success in 2025 and beyond.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

📅 20 March 2025 | Adelaide Oval
🎟 Tickets on sale now – visit https://bit.ly/TTBF25

05/12/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

The new Australian Tourism Awards website is here! 🎉Explore the 2024 National Finalists and join us in Adelaide for the 40th Anniversary of the Awards 🎟️ Be part of the celebration—secure your tickets now!

Visit www.australiantourismawards.com.au

02/12/2024

🎉🌟 A huge congratulations to all the incredible Winners and Finalists from each of the 2024 state and territory Tourism Awards! Your efforts continue to elevate Australian tourism, creating exceptional experiences for visitors near and far👏

🏆We look forward to seeing all of the Gold winners in Adelaide at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards on Friday 21 March 🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/QATA24

Canberra Region Tourism Awards NSW Tourism Association Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards Queensland Tourism Industry Council Tourism Industry Council South Australia - TICSA Tasmanian Tourism Awards Victoria Tourism Industry Council - VTIC Tourism Council Western Australia

27/11/2024

Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs.

31 the rocks, QLD
4xploring Rentals, WA
Adam Monk Photo Tours, WA
Air Kimberley, WA
AquaMarine Adventures - Port Stephens, NSW
Ask Roz Blue Mountains, NSW
Australian Age of Dinosaurs, QLD
Ballarat Central City Motor Inn, VIC
Barooga Sports Bowls Club, NSW
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, NSW
Beenleigh Artisan Rum Distillery, QLD
Beneath The Bay , NSW
Beyond the Blacktop Adventure Tours, NSW
BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort, QLD
Blue Mountains Climbing School, NSW
Blue Mountains Day Tours, NSW
Boomer Creek Vineyard & Cellar Door, TAS
Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street, VIC
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne, VIC
Brady Hotels & Apartments Melbourne - Hardware Lane, VIC
Brady Hotels Jones Lane, VIC
Broome Whale Watching, WA
Browns Plains Motor Inn, QLD
Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, WA
Bush Heli-Services, QLD
Business Events Tasmania, TAS
Carinya Park, VIC
Cedars Mount View, NSW
Chestnut Brae Sweet Chestnut Farm, WA
Colonial Resort Noosa, QLD
Comfort Inn Grammar View, QLD
Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre - Moonta, SA
Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley, NSW
Cruise Whitsundays, QLD
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs, VIC
Down Under Safaris, NT

These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses.

⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ
⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L
⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9

22/11/2024

The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has welcomed the appointment of Tourism Australia's newest board members.

Read the full statement here:https://www.qualitytourismaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/221124-ATIC-Media-Release-ATIC-Welcomes-New-Tourism-Australia-Board-Appointments.pdf

21/10/2024

🎉Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs.

Lake Leake Inn, TAS
Lon Retreat & Spa, VIC
Maccydave's Kayak Fishing Adventures, WA
Mary's Farm Cottages, WA
Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments, VIC
Melbourne Visitor Booth at Bourke St Mall, VIC
Murrumbateman Chocolate Co, CBR Region
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, CBR Region
My Coffee Cart, VIC
Nitmiluk Tours, NT
North Adelaide Boutique Stays Accommodation, SA
Novotel Darwin Airport, NT
Park Trek Walking Holidays, VIC
Paulett Wines & Bush DeVine Restaurant, SA
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, WA
Pirate Ship Mandurah, WA
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, NSW
Potager - A Kitchen Garden, NSW
RAAFA Aviation Heritage Museum, WA
Route 94 Adventure Bike Tours, WA
Sails Holiday Park, NSW
Sea World Cruises, QLD
Seadream Studios Australia, WA
Seashells Mandurah, WA
Seashells Scarborough, WA
Showtime Kayaking, NSW
Sierra Escape Mudgee, NSW
Song Hotel Sydney, NSW
Sunshine Valley Cottages, QLD
Tallagandra Hill Winery, CBR Region
The Margaret River Truffle Farm, WA
The Outside Inn, Wannon Falls, VIC
The Smith Hotel, NT
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, TAS
Tiwi Island Retreat, NT
Tour de Vines, VIC
Ventur Atlas, WA
WILD Ones Forest School, WA

These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses.

⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ
⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L
⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9

18/10/2024

🤩Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs.

4xploring Rentals, WA
Air Kimberley, WA
Aquila Eco Retreat, TAS
Aria Cruises, QLD
Bent on Food, NSW
Blue Bus Tours, QLD
Blue Tree Gallery, TAS
Bream Creek Wines, TAS
Broome Whale Watching, WA
Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, WA
Burketown Caravan Park, QLD
Cairns Private Apartments, QLD
Cedar Cottage Meander, TAS
Central Deborah Motel Bendigo, VIC
Chestnut Brae Sweet Chestnut Farm, WA
Cicada Lodge, NT
Coodlie Park Eco Retreat, SA
Cupitt's Estate, NSW
Diamondvale Estate, Stanthorpe, QLD
Dive Lord Howe, NSW
Dive Spear and Sport at 1770, QLD
Eat Merimbula, NSW
Epic Ocean Adventures Noosa, QLD
Experience Coffin Bay, SA
Explora Tasmania, TAS
Feathertop Chalet, Harrietville, VIC
Finlay's Kalbarri, WA
Foodie Trails, VIC
Green Pedal Cycles, VIC
Hamilton's Queanbeyan Motel, CBR Region
Hop It, VIC
Island Life Adventures (Dirk Hartog Island), WA
Kalinya Estate, NSW
Kestrel Nest EcoHut, NSW
Kimberley Day Cruise, WA
King Island Distillery, TAS
Lake Dewar Discovery Camp, VIC

These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses.

⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ
⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L
⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9

03/10/2024

We know when travelling Australia, every trip might be different, but the expectations of your accommodation remain the same.

🤩Meet the 2024 Gold List: These Australian Hotels, Motels, Serviced Apartments, Self-Catering, Hosted Accommodation and Caravan-Holiday Parks have met our independent quality standards and received the highest Travellers’ Ratings within the last financial year. A Travellers’ Rating, calculated using Shiji ReviewPro, is a score out of ten that reflects the quality of the accommodation experience based on past guest feedback, aggregating ratings and reviews from over 140 websites in 45 languages.

We are thrilled to celebrate all of the properties that made it to this year's Gold List - it's your time to check into the winner's circle🎉

🌟Explore the 2024 Gold List here: https://www.starratings.com.au/gold-list/

To find out more about the Star Ratings program and how to become a Star Rated Property, visit https://bit.ly/3DZyNb3

24/09/2024

Last week, ATIC attended NoVacancy to share information about the Quality Tourism programs and how they can support accommodation providers to enhance their property’s quality, sustainability, accessibility and more.

ATIC CEO Erin McLeod appeared on stage with Kerry Williams (Accessible Accommodation), Andrea Comastri (Hotel Etico Australia) and Julie Jones (Travel Without Limits) to discuss and share how hotels can make their property more accessible. The Accessible Tourism program is a great example of how properties can “make incremental improvements over time, with a guiding hand to show them where to start”. All panellists agreed that “information is key” and that “properties need to share whatever information and images they can with visitors so they can make informed decisions on whether a property was suitable for them or not”.

Sustainability was another hot topic on stage at NoVacancy. Kathryn Carling from Doma Hotels talked about how the Sustainable Tourism program (available through the Quality Tourism Framework) played a key part in their organisation’s sustainability journey.

If your tourism business is ready to start the journey to becoming more accessible and sustainable, learn more here: https://www.qualitytourismaustralia.com/home/accreditation/

19/09/2024

Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs.

4WD Tours R Us, NSW
Abode Hotels Belconnen, ACT/CBR Region
All Seasons Houseboats, VIC
Aqua Park Darwin, NT
Atlantis Hotel, VIC
Parliament Shop, ACT/CBR Region
Australian Sports Museum, VIC
Bakery Hill Motel, VIC
Barossa Rodeo, SA
Bathurst Tours, NSW
Bearded Dragon Hotel, QLD
Big Duck Tours & Cruise the Coorong, SA
Bike About, SA
Bill's Boathouse Murray River, SA
Binna Burra Lodge, QLD
Brindabella Sailing, SA
Burnett River Cruises - Bundy Belle, QLD
Burbury Hotel & Apartments, ACT/CBR Region
Camel Treks Australia Ethical, AnimalCentric, Eco-Tourism, SA
Camplify, NSW
Canberra and Region Visitors Centre (Visit Canberra), ACT/CBR Region
Canberra Racing Club, ACT/CBR Region
Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation, VIC
Central Deborah Motel Bendigo, VIC
Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre - Moonta, SA
Corin Forest, ACT/CBR Region
Crowne Plaza Melbourne, VIC
Dandelion Vineyards, SA
Darwin Convention Centre, NT
Diamondvale Estate, Stanthorpe, QLD
Dorsett Melbourne, VIC
ECHO Festival Tas, TAS
Emocean Eco Tours, VIC
Ethical Adventures, NT

These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses.
⭐To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ
⭐To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L
⭐For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9

16/09/2024

The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), with the support of the eight State and Territory Tourism Industry Councils, is advocating for tourism businesses in the run-up to the next Federal Election. Key advocacy issues include:

📣Retaining long stay Working Holiday Makers (WHM) who travel and work across regional tourism destinations.
📣Regulatory reform to encourage sustainable tourism in National Parks and World Heritage Areas.
📣Investment in marketing and aviation partnerships to return international holiday visitors to pre-COVID levels.
📣Investment in new demand driving tourism attractions in regional destinations.

Last week, ATIC representatives met with the Federal Government and Opposition to advocate on these key issues, including:
🌱Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to discuss the Nature Positive Plan and sustainable tourism.
✍️Office of the Home Affairs Minister to discuss the Working Holiday Maker program.
🧳Office of the Tourism Minister and the Opposition Tourism Spokesperson to discuss WHM program, international aviation, enhancing regional tourism attractions, and Tourism Australia funding to recover international visitors.
✈️Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories to discuss regional aviation, domestic aviation and enhancing regional tourism attractions.

To read more about ATIC’s policy and advocacy work, click here: https://www.qualitytourismaustralia.com/home/policy-priorities/

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Last week, ATIC attended NoVacancy to share information about the Quality Tourism programs and how they can support accommodation providers to enhance their property’s quality, sustainability, accessibility and more. ATIC CEO Erin McLeod appeared on stage with Kerry Williams (Accessible Accommodation), Andrea Comastri (Hotel Etico Australia) and Julie Jones (Travel Without Limits) to discuss and share how hotels can make their property more accessible. The Accessible Tourism program is a great example of how properties can “make incremental improvements over time, with a guiding hand to show them where to start”. All panellists agreed that “information is key” and that “properties need to share whatever information and images they can with visitors so they can make informed decisions on whether a property was suitable for them or not”. Sustainability was another hot topic on stage at NoVacancy. Kathryn Carling from Doma Hotels talked about how the Sustainable Tourism program (available through the Quality Tourism Framework) played a key part in their organisation’s sustainability journey. If your tourism business is ready to start the journey to becoming more accessible and sustainable, learn more here: https://www.qualitytourismaustralia.com/home/accreditation/

♿ Excellence in Accessible Tourism, sponsored by Getaboutable.com 🥇The inaugural Gold Winner for Excellence in Accessible Tourism is Adelaide Fringe from South Australia! Congratulations 🎉 #QATA23

⭐ Tourism Retail, Hire and Services 🥇Congratulations to Gold Winner Origins Market Busselton from Western Australia! #QATA23

🍽️ Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services 🥇It's Gold Winner Grain of the Silos from Tasmania - Congratulations! #QATA23

🤯 Adventure Tourism, sponsored by adrenaline.com.au 🥇Congratulations to Gold Winner Ocean Rafting from Queensland! #QATA23

⭐Major Tour & Transport Operators, sponsored by the Airport Development Group (Darwin International Airport) 🥇Hear from Gold Winner Pennicott Wilderness Journeys from Tasmania - Congratulations! #QATA23

⭐Tour & Transport Operators 🥇Congratulations to Gold Winner Air Adventure Golf Tours from Tasmania! #QATA23

💼Business Event Venues, sponsored by Adina Hotels 🥇Congratulations to Gold Winner, the Northern Territory’s very own Darwin Convention Centre! #QATA23

🤩 5 Star Luxury Accommodation, sponsored by Signature Media 🥇Congratulations to Gold Winner The Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa Palm Cove from Queensland!

⭐4 – 4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation 🥇Here is Gold Winner Beach Huts Middleton from South Australia – congratulations! #QATA23

⭐ 3 – 3.5 Star Accommodation 🥇Congratulations to GOLD winner Urban Camp Melbourne from Victoria! #QATA23

ℹ️ Visitor Information Services, sponsored by Finn Roache Lawyers 🥇Here is Gold Winner Canberra and Region Visitors Centre (Visit Canberra) from the Canberra Region - Congratulations! #QATA23

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