Katherine Outback Experience, Darwin Festival among winners at Brolga Awards
A popular tourist attraction has been named the Territory’s best for the fourth year in a row. See all the other winners of industry’s night of nights.
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The Territory’s best tourism operators and products have been celebrated at the industry’s annual night of nights, with one Outback company taking home a major prize for the fourth year running.
On Saturday night, Katherine Outback Experience was again named the winner of best tourist attraction at the 35th Brolga Awards, which saw 25 Territory businesses recognised on the night.
Katherine Outback Experience owner Tom Curtain said he was proud of his team and its achievements.
“As was the case for so many businesses, the 2021 tourist season was tough,” he said in a Facebook post.
“There were triumphs though including the birth of our daughter Lottie during our first Katherine lockdown.
“Fortunately 2022 has been much kinder and we look forward to the industry continuing to rebuild.”
Char Restaurant and The Darwin Club took out the Chairman’s Choice for Tourism Excellence, as well as the Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services Award.
Grant Hunt was awarded the Tourism Minister’s Perpetual Trophy, for his contribution to nature based tourism.
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles said the Brolgas were the highest accolade in the tourism industry.
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Nicole Manison said the awards night was a fitting acknowledgment of the tourism industry’s contribution to the Territory’s economy.
“The Territory’s tourism industry has a lot to celebrate. They were one of the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and through their commitment and resilience they have adapted and innovated,” she said.
Twenty of the award winners will represent the Northern Territory at the 2022 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Sydney next year.
2022 BROLGA AWARD WINNERS
Tourist Attractions: Katherine Outback Experience
Major Festivals and Events: Darwin Festival
Festivals and Events: Red Hot Arts Central Australia
Eco-tourism: Trek Larapinta
Cultural Tourism: Venture North Safaris
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism: Standley Chasm Angkerle Atwatye
Tourism Retail and Hire: Uluru Audio Guide
Visitor Information Services: Tourism Top End
Business Event Venues: Darwin Convention Centre
Major Tour and Transport Operators: AAT Kings NT
Tour and Transport Operators: Uluru Camel Tours
Adventure Tourism: World Expeditions Australian Walking Holidays
Tourism and Marketing Campaigns: Tourism Central Australia
Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services: Char Restaurant and The Darwin Club at Admiralty House
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries: One Mile Brewery
Caravan and Holiday Parks: Oasis Tourist Park
Unique Accommodation: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
3-3.5 Star Accommodation: Capitanos
4-4.5 Star Accomodation: Rydges Palmerston
Tony Clementson New Tourism Business: Cyaround Australia Tours
Business Growth Award: Top Didj Cultural Experience and Art Gallery
Chairman’s Choice for Tourism Excellence: Char Restaurant and The Darwin Club at Admiralty House
Skal Industry Employee Award: Susan Silvester
George Dunne Award Outstanding Contribution by an Individual: Michael Scott
Tourism Minister’s Perpetual Trophy: Grant Hunt AM
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Originally published as Katherine Outback Experience, Darwin Festival among winners at Brolga Awards
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