Eric Hutchinson (Lyons, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On Friday a week ago, there was a stunning advertisement for the tourism offering that Tasmania has to offer the world. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the businesses in my electorate, particularly Rob Pennicott, who was awarded gold for Bruny Island Cruises that operate out of the Tasman Peninsula. He was also added to the Hall of Fame for three consecutive gold-winning performances over the last three years. The MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival, with entries from all around the state, won the Major Festivals and Events Award. For ecotourism, Rob Sherrard won gold with the Tasmanian Walking Company. For cultural tourism, Stephen Large and the team at the Port Arthur Historic Site won silver. The Old Woolstore Apartment in Hobart won gold for Business Event Venue. Bronze was given to RideNorthTas for Destination Marketing. Josef Chromy won bronze as well. Tim and Jane Parsons from Curringa Farm Tours won gold in Hosted Accommodation. Avalon Coastal Retreat at Swansea, a stunning venue, won gold as well. For Standard Accommodation, the silver award went to Sandpiper Ocean Cottages at Bicheno. Also winning awards were Saffire Freycinet, Pumphouse Point at Cradle Mountain and The Tasmanian Walking Company. (Time expired)