SEVEN local Coffs Coast tourism businesses and attractions have been named as finalists in the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards for 2021 run by the state’s peak tourism body, the NSW Tourism Industry Council.

Critters Distillery in Woolgoolga, Coffs Sky Divers, The Giingan Experience by Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation in Coffs Harbour, The Observatory Holiday Apartments also in Coffs Harbour, HWH Stables in Upper Orara, Urunga’s Riverside Holiday Resort Urunga and Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggirr Adventure Tours, Coffs Harbour are named as finalists.

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“The NSW Tourism Awards are a celebration of the outstanding innovation and resilience demonstrated again and again by our magnificent industry over the past two years,” Greg Binskin, NSW Tourism Industry Council Executive Manager told News Of The Area.

“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, NSW.

“The Tourism Awards categories recognise the broad range of services and experiences across the broader visitor economy.

“It is impressive to see the number of operators and regions who made the most of lockdowns and restricted travel to build new visitor experiences and worked together to attract domestic visitors to their regions.

“After a break last year, the 2021 awards are our opportunity to showcase NSW’s ‘visitor first’ approach and our strengths in digital innovation, high-quality product and collaborative efforts.

“These awards are managed by the NSW Tourism Industry Council in partnership with the NSW Government and Destination NSW, and we look forward to celebrating a path to recovery, re-energise the industry and unify all who are working hard to build back better,” said Greg.

The NSW Tourism Award Winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner on 3 February 2022 in Sydney.

Winners in the designated national award categories will represent NSW at the Australian Tourism Awards to be held on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, 18 March 2022.

By Andrea FERRARI