MIDCOAST Council’s own ‘Destination Barrington Coast’ has been recognised in the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards.

The outstanding strength, resilience and achievements of the NSW tourism industry were honoured and celebrated on 3 February at the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards.

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Supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW, the awards recognised finalists in 29 categories across a range of tourism areas, including Tourist Attractions, Festivals and Events, Ecotourism, Tourism Marketing, Accommodation, Excellence in Accessible Tourism and Local Government Tourism.

MidCoast Council’s Destination Barrington Coast was awarded silver for Tourism Marketing and Campaigns, and gold for the Local Government Award for Tourism, acknowledging the program’s work to bring tourism back to an area which was greatly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Destination Barrington Coast is an all-encompassing guide to tourism in the MidCoast region, providing travel tips, field guides, news and hidden gems to discover in the region,

Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade and Minister for Tourism and Sport, Stuart Ayres said the event highlighted the industry’s commitment to delivering premium products and experiences to all visitors to NSW.

“I am immensely proud of all finalists of the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards, who have shown remarkable professionalism and dedication over an incredibly difficult period to deliver the best possible outcomes for the NSW tourism industry.

“The winners have shown a particular commitment to excellence and I congratulate them for their innovation and perseverance that these awards represent,” Mr Ayres said.

Mr Ayres said that the NSW Government is committed to supporting tourism operators and events that create jobs, boost regional economies and position NSW as a global destination.

NSW Tourism Industry Council Executive Manager Greg Binskin said the NSW Tourism Awards was a celebration and a beacon for the NSW tourism industry.

“It’s been an extremely challenging period for the NSW visitor economy and, after a break in 2020, the return of the NSW Tourism Awards demonstrates the renewed energy of the visitor economy and celebrates the people, places, and vibrant culture of our feel-good state,” Mr Binskin said.

Winners in the national award categories will represent NSW at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be held on 18 March 2022.

By Tara CAMPBELL