TOURISM TOPS THE NIGHT

Published Thursday, 26 October, 2006 at 02:40 PM

Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine Industry Development
The Honourable Margaret Keech

Top tourism talent will be celebrated and applauded at the 22^nd annual Queensland Tourism Awards on Friday, 17 November.

Nearly 200 entries have been received from across Queensland in 28 diverse categories.

The formal celebration, organised by Tourism Queensland and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council, starts at 7pm at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Tourism Minister Margaret Keech will be presenting several awards on the night.

A Queensland-inspired three-course dinner and wines by Jimbour Wines will be served to an expected 1,200 guests.

Tickets are on sale now and seating is limited so hurry to book by contacting Jane Richmond on (07) 3535 5200 or jane.richmond@tq.com.au.

QR Traveltrain Holidays is principal partner of the awards night. For further information, visit queenslandtourismawards.com.au.

Media Inquiries: David Smith 3225 1005 or Louise Yates 3535 5349 / 0403 713 176 (Tourism Queensland)