The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is excited to present a new Tourism Award Program in 2021 to recognise Queensland’s diverse and outstanding regional destinations.
QTIC’s Top Tourism Town Awards aim to recognise and reward towns:
that offer an amazing visitor experience
where tourism operators, businesses and the local community work together to make their town the best destination it can be
who demonstrate a strong commitment and encourage tourism and increased visitation
There are two Awards in the 2021 Program:
Top Tourism Town Award – those with a population over 5,000
Small Tourism Town Award – those with a population below 5,000
Nationally, in 2021 the Top Tourism Town program is being introduced in each state and territory as part of the Australian Tourism Awards series.
State winners will have the opportunity to represent Queensland at the National Awards and be named Australia’s Top Tourism Town!
Our towns support local businesses and local jobs, and keep our regional communities thriving. The QTIC Top Tourism Towns is an opportunity for Regional Tourism Organisations, Local Tourism Organisations, and Councils in conjunction with their accredited Visitor Information Centre to showcase their local town as great visitor destinations, be recognised, and raise awareness of what’s special and unique about their part of Queensland!
Nominations will be accepted by an accredited Visitor Information Centre. Visitor Information Centres are encouraged to work with their Regional Tourism Organisation, Local Tourism Organisation, Council or committed group of local operators.
Please ensure you read the Top Tourism Town overview here.
Nominations will open on 19th January via online.qualitytourismaustralia.com
*Top Tourism Town was held in Tasmania in 2020, view sample winning Top Tourism Town submission here.
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$10,000 towards destination management, capacity building and programs delivered by EarthCheck's CEO and Founder. This includes facilitation of a workshop for Councilors and staff on destination stewardship and responsible tourism.
$15,000, to cover the cost for 12 months membership to EarthCheck’s Sustainable Destination Program including the appointment of a dedicated Relationship Manager for Council.
Access to the Leading Destinations of the World program.
Access to the resources of the EarthCheck Research Institute.
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Top Tourism Town Trophy
Recognition and promotion as Queensland’s Top Tourism Town
The opportunity to represent Queensland at the National Awards and be named Australia’s Top Tourism Town
$7,500 Tourism Consultancy and Development Package provided by The Tourism Group
One of The Tourism Group’s experienced consultants will visit your town to meet with Council and Tourism representatives to evaluate and determine opportunities to leverage the benefits of the Award, specifically in the area of Visitor Services and Customer Experience. Click here for further details about The Tourism Group.
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Top Small Tourism Town Trophy
Recognition and promotion as Queensland’s Top Small Tourism Town
The opportunity to represent Queensland at the National Awards and be named Australia’s Top Small Tourism Town
Nominations Open
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Nominations Close
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23 February 2021 |
Submissions Due
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30 March 2021 |
Consumer / Public Voting Period
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11 April to 26 April 2021 |
Queensland Winners Announced
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May 2021 |