5 December 2019
On Thursday 28 November 2019, the Mornington Peninsula tourism industry was showcased with 11 high quality and diverse businesses being successful at the 2019 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards.
The RACV Victorian Tourism Awards celebrate the best of the best in the tourism industry throughout the state.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Sam Hearn said this is an outstanding result for Peninsula tourism and congratulated all winning local businesses on their success.
"Tourism is an important sector to the Mornington Peninsula helping to increase economic activity and employment.
"The awards highlight the exceptional world class Mornington Peninsula businesses and the diversity of our tourism industry," concluded Mayor Hearn.
2019 VICTORIAN TOURISM AWARD WINNERS FOR THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA
Gold
All Victorian business category gold winners are automatically entered into the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards which will be held in Canberra early in 2020.
- Excellence in Food Tourism – Hawkes Vegetables and Farm Store
- Self Contained Accommodation – Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate
- Adventure Tourism – WaterMaarq Ocean Adventures
Silver
- Luxury Accommodation – RACV Cape Schanck Resort
- Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries – St Andrews Beach Brewery
- Cultural Tourism – Peninsula Hot Springs
Bronze
- Destination Marketing – Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism
- Adventure Tourism – Mornington Boat Hire
- Major Tourist Attraction – Pt Leo Estate
- New Tourism Business – Two Bays Brewing Co
Finalist
- Tourism Education and Training - Mornington Peninsula Shire and Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board
To learn more about the Victorian Tourism Awards visit victoriantourismawards.com.au.
