Melbourne Airport is celebrating its fourteenth year as a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards, and its seventh year as the naming rights sponsor of this prestigious program. As the naming rights sponsor, Melbourne Airport recognises the critical importance of rewarding innovation and excellence in the tourism businesses that are so intrinsically linked to the Airport – the state's tourism gateway. Find out more about Melbourne Airport
Gold Partners
For over 100 years the RACV has been providing services and products to meet the motoring needs of all ictorians including services for members travelling around Victoria and Australia. They are proud to be a long-term sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards. RACV has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past 13 years. Find out more about the RACV
For more than eight decades, RoyalAuto has been the voice of RACV, Victoria's motoring organisation. The publication was launched in January 1922 when there were 74,000 cars on Australia's roads and far fewer RACV members. Today, RoyalAuto reaches more than one million Victorians and its circulation is the largest of any monthly magazine in Australia. RoyalAuto is delivered to almost two thirds of households in Victoria 11 times a year and is read by 52 per cent of all adults in Victoria. It is the only monthly auto club magazine in Australia. Since February 1999 when the magazine was relaunched by the RACV Publications department, readership has lifted by 45 per cent. Find out more about Royal Auto
Herald Sun readers love taking a break, whether it's a holiday of a lifetime or just for relaxation. Their popular Friday Travel and Sunday Escape sections allow readers to think about their next break. With over 2 million readers each week, Travel and Escape sections are Victoria's most powerful media for targeting potential travellers. Herald Sun has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past 13 years. Find out more about the Herald Sun.
Silver Partners
Melbourne's 3AW is the most listened to talk radio station in Australia, according to ACNielsen audience ratings data. The Melbourne market represents almost 3.4 million people with radio market advertising valued at around $122 million. 3AW provides a constant stream of news, sport, current affairs, talkback and entertainment under the banner of Talking Melbourne'. The station is the dominant talk radio player in Melbourne, particularly with listeners aged over 40 and has no other significant commercial radio talk competitor. 3AW has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past five years. Find out more about 3AW
The City of Melbourne works with other local councils and the State Government of Victoria to ensure that Melbourne is one of the safest, healthiest, and cleanest cities in the world. It supports Melbourne's position as Australia's pre-eminent centre for arts and culture, education, fine food and dining and shopping. City of Melbourne has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past seven years. Find out more about the City of Melbourne
Crown is both a National and Victorian Hall of Fame Award winner in the Luxury Accommodation category. They recently announced plans to construct the biggest hotel in Australia at an estimated cost of $300 million; the new hotel will be the third hotel in the Crown Entertainment Complex. Crown has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past six years. Find out more about Crown
In managing over 4 million hectares of Victoria's natural wonders including many memorable tourist destinations, Parks Victoria is proud to support the tourism industry with inspirational visitor experiences in our parklands. Parks Victoria celebrates its role in tourism, after all, Healthy Parks are Healthy People. Parks Victoria has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past 13 years. Find out more about Parks Victoria
Victoria University is the pacesetter when it comes to delivering all levels of courses in hospitality, tourism and events. Working with the industry, VU provides a truly international, educational experience for students, with many graduates going on to become key players in the local and international scene. Victoria University has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past 13 years. Find out more about Victoria University
William Angliss Institute is proud to once again sponsor the Melbourne Airport Victorian Tourism Awards. As the Specialist Centre for Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, William Angliss Institute continues to provide education and training to individual learners and employees across a range of industries. Offering customised, innovative training solutions, flexible and diverse learning opportunities and consultancy services, William Angliss Institute ensures the specific client requirements and the demands of today's tourism, hospitality and foods industries are always met. Find out more about William Angliss Institute
Qantas is one of the world's leading long distance Airlines, with a network serving 143 destinations in 36 countries. Qantas employs over 7000 staff in Victoria. Qantas has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past five years. Find out more about Qantas
Tourism Victoria is the State Government authority responsible for developing and marketing Victoria as a premium tourist destination for Australian and international travellers. Tourism Victoria has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards since its inception. Find out more about Tourism Victoria
Bronze Partners
Tourism Alliance Victoria is the peak industry body in Victoria that is focused on developing an increasingly dynamic tourism industry in Victoria. Tourism Alliance Victoria has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past four years. Find out more about Tourism Alliance Victoria. Find out more about Tourism Alliance Victoria
Skybus operates the world-class public transport service between Melbourne Airport Tullamarine and the CBD, transporting more than 1.5 million air travellers a year on one of Victoria's busiest routes. Skybus is a private, family owned company and has run the flagship airport to city route since 1976. Find out more about Skybus
HOSTPLUS began in 1987 as the industry superannuation fund for the tourism, hospitality, recreation and sport industries. Today, HOSTPLUS has grown into one of the largest super funds in Australia with over 900,000 members, 50,000 employers and funds under management worth over $7billion. To find out more visit hostplus.com.au or call 1300 HOSTPLUS (1300 467 875).
OAMPS Insurance Brokers have developed tailored insurance programs for the tourism industry sector throughout Australia. OAMPS insurance policies have been developed in consultation with the Tourism industry bodies and provide a broad scope of cover at very competitive prices. If you wish to seek an obligation free quote contact your nearest OAMPS branch on 1800 240 432. OAMPS are pleased to again be a Sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards. Find out more about OAMPS.
Destination Melbourne Ltd actively markets Melbourne and Victoria in partnership with the tourism industry. They are best known for the Melbourne Official Visitors Guide and Map. Find out more at Destination Melbourne or call 03 9869 2444.
Metlink is the face of public transport in Melbourne. A partnership of Melbourne's train, tram and bus operators, Metlink provides customers with a one-stop-shop' for information about services, fares and ticketing. Metlink is also responsible for introducing new way-finding signage across the network. Using public transport in Melbourne is made easy thanks to the metlink website and journey planner, customer call centre, timetables and user-friendly pocket guides. Find out more about Metlink.
Hanging Rock Winery was established in 1983 and is located in Australia's coolest grape growing region, The Macedon Ranges, just a hours drive from Melbourne. Today Hanging Rock Winery is the largest winery in the Macedon Ranges and boasts an extensive range of wines which showcase some of the best regions in Victoria. Find out more about Hanging Rock Winery.
Ascott International is pleased to sponsor the 'Citadines Melbourne on Bourke New Tourism Development' Award. Opening in the second half of 2010, the new 380 room Citadines Melbourne on Bourke will be the first Citadines in Australia and the flagship property for the brand in the world. Find out more about Ascott International.
Tourism Australia is a statutory authority of the Australian Government, which promotes Australia as a tourism destination internationally and domestically and delivers research and forecasts for the sector. Tourism Australia has been a sponsor of the Victorian Tourism Awards for the past four years. Find out more about Tourism Australia
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