Northland Scoops Australian Touring Awards

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21 July 2011

Northland Scoops Australian Touring Awards

Northland tourism businesses have won 5 out of 9 major category awards at the annual Grand Pacific Tours Awards announced in Melbourne this week.

The Supplier of the Year Awards for the 2010-2011 touring season have been won by Northland companies in the following categories:

Best Hotel, 16 Day Highlights Tour, Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia
Best Hotel, 19 Day Grand New Zealand Tour – Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
Best Hotel, 19 Day Rail, Cruise & Coach Tour – Ipipiri, Overnight Cruise, Bay of Islands
Favourite North Island Attraction – The Kauri Museum, Matakohe
Driver’s Hotel of Choice – Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia

Brian Roberts , General Manager of Destination Northland says “this outstanding result is fantastic for the Northland region as a major tourist destination and reflects the tremendous efforts and investment of these companies to make their products and experiences first class”.

Grand Pacific Tours are a major New Zealand luxury coach holiday specialist operator based in Australia who sends thousands of Australian’s to New Zealand & Northland each year. Passengers complete a Satisfaction Survey at the end of each tour and rate their experience at all hotels and attractions throughout New Zealand.

Stacey Morris, General Manager, Grand Pacific Tours states “we place enormous emphasis on continually monitoring all performance scores to ensure our travellers enjoy a quality holiday. The awards have become highly recognised amongst the GPT suppliers and very competitive. Once again the region of Northland has scooped the pool picking up five awards in total”.

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