Awards Sponsors

Thank you to the following sponsors for their generous support:

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

The South Australian Tourism Commission is committed to growing the State’s tourism industry. Tourism is big business in South Australia, creating work for South Australians and offering strong prospects for long-term growth. The industry contributes to the State’s economic activity, generating jobs and export dollars by attracting interstate and international tourists. It also enhances the State’s cultural attributes and offers sustainable development for the environment.

 SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Qantas is Australia’s national carrier and one of the world’s oldest and most respected premium airlines. Renowned for its excellence in safety, customer service, operational efficiency and technical innovation, the flying kangaroo is a symbol of contemporary Australia.

The Qantas network spans 46 countries across Australia, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas, Europe and Africa and is Australia’s largest domestic carrier. Qantas recently introduced a new route from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth, the world’s longest B747 route, delivering unprecedented access to North America for Australians. In early 2012, Australians will gain unique access to South America through a new Qantas service to Chile’s capital, Santiago.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) manages South Australia’s nature and heritage conservation. Along with their conservation programs and scientific research, they look after the state’s botanic gardens and over 300 national parks and reserves. This covers some of the state’s most significant natural and cultural sites, from the beautiful Flinders Ranges to the rugged Kangaroo Island coastline. They encourage South Australians to actively explore their state and enjoy the diverse experiences that our parks and gardens offer

Rymill Coonawarra is a family owned winery located in the heart of South Australia’s renowned Coonawarra district. The first vineyards were planted in 1974, and now cover 160 hectares. The winery was established in 1990, with a processing capacity of 2,200 tonnes and storage of two million litres. The vineyard, winery and marketing staff now comprise approximately 20 people. The Rymill brands, recognised by two bronze stallions rampant, are available at cellar door, distributed throughout Australia, and exported to numerous key overseas markets.

McLaren Vale Beer Company is a young South Australian company fast gaining accolades from around the world.   This year its VALE/DRY was awarded a Gold Medal at the International Beer Challenge – one of only two Australian brews to win gold. In January, its VALE/ALE was voted Australia’s best craft beer in the annual Local Taphouse’s Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2010.  McLaren Vale Beer Company owns and operates VALE INN in McLaren Vale (formerly Salopian Inn), a hub of good food and beers from around the world.

Flinders University Tourism courses are real-world and industry relevant, taught by practitioners, connect with the industry globally, and provide individual attention to each and every student that they teach. It is a niche degree with the highest staff/student ratio in the state with internationally recognised and award winning teaching staff. Our courses have been nationally recognised for innovation and consistently receive high student satisfaction ratings. Demand for our students is high as are the employment rates of our graduates. Enrolments for our undergraduate and professional courses are up as is the demand from industry for training, consulting and advice

 Food SA is feeding connections to help industry grow, unite, lead and sustain South Australia’s food industry into the future. As the State’s peak industry body with membership of over 175 food manufacturers and service providers, we aim to grow value and opportunities for members and industry through delivery of key services and programs.

Newstyle Printing is a privately owned South Australian company. Newstyle has built an enviable reputation as a leader in the offset printing industry in Australia. Newstyle Printing produces full colour, large and small print run productions with a high level of quality, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction that is recognised throughout the industry.

Enterprise Connect is an Australian Government initiative backed by industry that offers comprehensive advice and support to eligible Australian small and medium businesses to help them transform and reach their full potential.  Eligible tourism businesses can access to an extensive range of services at no charge, including independent business advice, advisory service funding, workshops, market intelligence and networking opportunities.  Tourist accommodation providers, tourist attractions, tour operators, travel agencies and businesses offering local food and beverage tasting experiences – with annual turnover between $1 million and $100 million – are invited to apply for assistance.  To check eligibility visit enterpriseconnect.gov.au or call the hotline 131 791.

 TAFE SA is recognised as the preferred Registered Training Organisation for Tourism and Events training in South Australia. With campuses located across the State, TAFE SA’s strength is in our range of courses, variety of locations and the experience of our teaching staff. Our close connections with industry mean we continually develop new programs to meet the emerging Tourism and Events markets. Training with TAFE SA Tourism, Events and Languages gives students the skills to gain employment in the industry. Along the way they receive learning support, student counselling, practical experience and pathways to further study. Courses are available from Certificate through to Bachelor degree level in the streams of Tourism, Events, Retail Travel, Wine Tourism, Tour Guiding and in Languages. 

MINOR SPONSORS