SKYCITY celebrates success at Northern Territory Tourism Awards
09 Dec 2008
SKYCITY Darwin scooped the pool at the 2008 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards held on Saturday night, taking home four awards. The Brolga Awards recognize and encourage innovation, quality and excellence within the Northern Territory tourism industry.
The awards won by SKYCITY are:
Winner – Luxury Accommodation
Winner – Tourism Restaurants and Catering
Winner – Tourism Education and Training
Winner – Chairman’s Choice Award for Business Excellence
The Chairman’s Choice Award recognizes the most outstanding 2008 Brolga Tourism Award entrant for having achieved all-round business excellence.
SKYCITY Darwin General Manager, Andrew Wilson, attributes the properties ongoing success to its staff and facilities.
“Our staff are our greatest asset, with their continued dedication, excellent customer service and expertise in every area of the business from hotel housekeeping to our chefs and waiters, property services staff and our gaming and casino support staff. We have a fantastic team we are incredibly proud of.
“We continually review and upgrade our facilities and the product we offer on a regular basis, to ensure we are meeting our customers needs and expectations” said Mr Wilson.
The Minister for Tourism, Kon Vatskalis, attended the awards night held at the Darwin Convention Centre on Saturday. “Tourism is a key economic driver for our economy, and an industry that employs 12% of Territorians,” said Mr Vatskalis.
“The Brolga Awards is the night of nights for the Northern Territory tourism industry. It is a pleasure to recognise the professionals who make it their business to encourage visitors to Share our Story.
“Winners will be honoured for their excellence and innovation which has underpinned our continued growth and development of the industry.”
For further information please contact:
Tanya Aylett
Sales & Marketing Manager, SKYCITY Darwin
Phone: +61 8 8943 8846
Fax: +61 8 8943 8834
Mobile: +61 401 451 778
E-mail: Tanya.aylett@skycitydarwin.com.au
About SKYCITY Darwin:
Spectacularly set amongst tropical beachside gardens, SKYCITY is Darwin's premium boutique hotel located moments from the CBD. Featuring three restaurants, a specialty coffee shop, numerous bars, a business centre, conference facilities and a casino, this multi-award winning hotel is perfect for unwinding with leisure choices in abundance or working in your room with ease.
Located right on beautiful Mindil Beach, SKYCITY is Darwin's only 5 Star Beach Front Resort and is a regular award-winner and finalist at hospitality and tourism industry awards. Relax in the pool, laze on the beach and enjoy a game of tennis or golf. Then make the most of the 24-hour entertainment choices. From the finest dining to the best value buffet in Darwin, SKYCITY has the restaurants and bars to serve every taste.
Leisure choices include a putting green, fitness centre, pool and tennis courts, with a golf course and walking/jogging tracks right next door. All rooms include private balconies as well as complimentary car parking and a guest laundry.
SKYCITY Darwin is the total experience with first class boutique style accommodation, world class gaming facilities, premier dining and luxury amenities as well as superior conference, banquet and entertainment facilities…all this just moments from Darwin CBD.
Dining options are extensive at SKYCITY with premium restaurant Evoo, authentic Asian cuisine at Dragon Court or buffet dining overlooking the pool at Sunset Restaurant. New Italian Restaurant open December 23rd 2008. Other facilities include a 5-star 120-room hotel, 500 poker machines, a VIP gaming room, TAB, Keno, numerous bars, a specialty coffee shop and conference facilities that can accommodate up to 500 people theatre-style indoors and over 3,000 people banquet-style outdoors.
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