The council has welcomed the announcement as strong achievement for the council’s Visitor Economy team.
Council’s Director of Sustainable Development, Geraldine Christou, highlighted the excellent work behind achieving finalist status.
“These awards are a wonderful opportunity to showcase the fantastic work delivered by the council in support of our region’s visitor economy.
“Our dedicated staff are constantly looking for opportunities to support and raise the profile of Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley as a tourist destination to the rest of Victoria and to our own community,” she said.
“The Victorian Tourism Awards encourage businesses and organisations in the tourism industry to meet and exceed industry standards and play an integral role in acknowledging business excellence, innovation, professionalism and collaboration.”
The Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be announced at a gala ceremony at the Palladium at Crown, on Thursday, November 21.
Gold winners (excluding in the local government category) will progress through to the National Tourism Awards.
The 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards are facilitated by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council, the dedicated peak body and leading advocate for Victoria’s tourism and events industry.
Felix Harding is a Greater Shepparton Secondary College student currently completing work experience with The News.
