11 Feb 2014
Whitsunday Escape has won Gold for best Unique Accommodation at the 2013 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held at Luna Park in Sydney on Friday, 7 February.
The bareboat charter company has been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Australia's tourism industry and their dedication to providing excellent tourism experiences in the Whitsundays.
Whitsunday Escape Managing Director Trevor Rees said he is thrilled for Whitsunday Escape, for the industry and for the Whitsundays.
"It is really great that the skipper-yourself bareboat charter industry is recognised in the Whitsundays and winning the award is a great promotion for our industry and the Whitsunday area,"
"Whitsunday Escape has won many awards over the years for the commitment to ongoing excellence but winning the Australian Tourism Award is a big one," Mr Rees concluded.
Whitsundays Marketing and Development Limited Acting Chief Executive Officer Daryl Hudson said he is thrilled that Whitsunday Escape took home the award.
"Winning the 2013 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards is a terrific result for the Whitsundays and I would like to congratulate the team at Whitsunday Escape," Mr Hudson said.
"I am proud that Whitsunday Escape has been recognized for their commitment and passion on a national level,"
"Whitsundays Escape has a firm spot in the Whitsundays' tourism industry and through the hard work and commitment the company continues to deliver phenomenal experiences," Mr Hudson concluded.
In total, eleven Queensland operators were awarded for their outstanding contribution.
Photo: [From Left] Wesley Cole, Trevor Rees, Dan Tannock
ABOUT WHITSUNDAY ESCAPE
Whitsunday Escape offers a wide range of bareboat charters for your sailing holidays in the Whitsundays. With the largest charter boat fleet in the Whitsundays, Whitsunday Escape can also cater to the widest range of group sizes from 2 - 12 passengers. The fleet offers sailing yachts and catamarans and power cruisers and catamarans. Boats come fully equipped, much like a self-contained apartment and Whitsunday Escape can help coordinate all the optional extras such as diving, snorkeling gear, provisioning, watersports equipment, a skipper or sail guide, and so much more. www.whitsundayescape.com
ABOUT THE WHITSUNDAYS
Nestled in the heart of the spectacular Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on the Queensland coast is the Whitsunday Group of Islands. The Whitsundays are typified by great stretches of azure blue water dotted with 74 tropical islands, sandy beaches, coral flower beds and a mainland coastline full of life. With the largest array of skippered and chartered sailing adventures in the Southern Hemisphere, there are so many ways to experience all of this and more. The Whitsundays offers the best choice for a sailing or cruising holiday for two simple reasons - the islands provide protection from the elements and the each of islands offers an array of unique beauty to experience the true serenity that only a sailing holiday can bring. With the destination a firm favourite in any novice or expert sailor's book, all you have to do is choose if you want to go on your adventure of discovery, or have a professional skipper lead your voyage. www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
ABOUT BAREBOATING IN THE WHITSUNDAYS
Bareboating holidays provide a chance to experience the magic of the Whitsundays at your own pace. While some sailing experience is required to charter a yacht, there are no formal qualifications needed to become a skipper on a sailing holiday in paradise. If you still want to hire your own yacht or catamaran, but don't want to sail it alone you can hire a professional skipper and hostess and simply tell them where you want to go and when you want to eat. All the charter companies have a comprehensive provisioning service that caters for all dietary types and promises unbelievable value for money. Or you can plan your own gourmet menu to your own taste and cook up a feast each day.
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