The Illawarra and South Coast are well represented among the finalists for the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards.
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Farmborough Heights business Activity Tours Australia, Cupitt's Estate, Ulladulla, Eden Visitor Information Centre, Mt Hay Retreat, Berry, Redleaf Farm, Fitzroy Falls, Ridge Retreat Mollymook, Shoalhaven Visitors Centre, Simpson Cottage, Bundeena, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour are among those named finalists by the NSW Tourism Industry Council.
Executive manager Greg Binskin said after year's break due to COVID-19 the 2021 winners will be announced at Luna Park on February 3, 2022. He said the awards will be a celebration of the outstanding innovation and resilience demonstrated over the past two years.
"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," Mr Binskin said.
"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.
"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."
The NSW Tourism Awards are managed by the NSW Tourism Industry Council in partnership with the NSW Government and Destination NSW.
"We look forward to celebrating a path to recovery, re-energise the industry and unify all who are working hard to build back better," Mr Binskin said.
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Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
