The Sunshine Coast’s Australia Zoo entered the Tourism Hall of Fame when it was named Queensland’s Major Tourist Attraction for the third consecutive year at the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards held on the Gold Coast on November 13.
The zoo was one of 28 tourism operators who received top honours at the event. Also entering Queensland’s Tourism Hall of Fame were Rubyvale Gem Gallery near Rockhampton, Tropical North Queensland reef tour operator Passions of Paradise, winner of two tourism awards on the night, and Noorla Heritage Retreat, Townsville. The Gold Coast Airport Marathon claimed the Major Festivals and Events award; Emporium Hotel, Brisbane won the Luxury Accommodation award and Fantasea's Reefsleep in the Whitsundays the Unique Accommodation award. All Queensland Tourism Award winners will contest the Australian Tourism Awards in February 2010. For a full list of winners and finalists visit www.queenslandtourismawards.com.au
