 The Port Arthur Historic Site is celebrating major wins at the 2013 Tasmanian Tourism Awards, announced in Hobart on November 8.
The site, one of Tasmania’s most recognisable and visited
destinations, was awarded as best Major Tourist Attraction and was also
honoured with best Heritage and Cultural tourism experience.
Port Arthur is delighted to have been recognised for its Restaurant
and Catering services winning a silver medal in that category. As
congratulations were imparted on social media networks, one person
quipped, “We’ll give you another gold medal for feeding us so
wonderfully through four smoky days in January!”
PAHSMA Chair Dr Sharon Sullivan said the awards were well deserved
recognition following a year of significant contrast, defined by both
great promise and unforeseen challenges for the organisation.
“PAHSMA, like many other tourism businesses, was beginning to reap
the rewards of tough business decisions made during the GFC and prepare
for a busy summer season as visitor numbers were on the rise when the
terrible events of the January bushfires unfolded. Our staff was
magnificent in the face of this challenge and it is wonderful to see the
recovery of the entire community reflected in the steady flow of
visitors to the region.”
“Our conservation responsibilities remain challenging particularly
with the restabilisation of the iconic Penitentiary building however
with the dedication and professional expertise of our talented
conservation staff, we are well on the way to realising this critical
project. We are also very appreciative of the support of Minister
Wightman, and both the State and Commonwealth Government.”
“On behalf of the Board I thank and congratulate all PAHSMA staff on
the hard work that has won these awards, and on behalf of everyone at
PAHSMA, extend our congratulations to all winners and finalists in what
was an extremely competitive field at the Awards.”
The 2013 Tasmanian Tourism Awards were selected by a panel of 29
judges with experience in the Tasmanian tourism and related industries.
An impressive field of 96 finalists across 25 categories made up the
competition.
Tasmanian winners go on to represent the State at the Qantas Australia Tourism Awards, to be held February 7th 2014 in Sydney. This process allows star Tasmanian products to gain National recognition. |