Napier, New Zealand (TAN): Craggy Range Winery took out the top award at the 2019 Hawke’s Bay Tourism Award ceremony held at Mission Estate Winery on September 5.
The Urban Winery took out the Essence of Hawke’s Bay Award, Art Deco Masonic Hotel claimed the Accommodation Award, Napier Māori Tours received the Environment Award, and Church Road Winery were winners in the Culture and Heritage category, a Hawke’s Bay Tourism Industry Association statement said.
Tourism providers and industry members came together at the programme to recognise the delivery of outstanding visitor experiences in Hawke’s Bay.
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Hawke’s Bay Tourism Industry Association Chairman Hamish Prins said the annual awards were a valued opportunity to recognise stand-out contributors to the tourism industry, which is now estimated to contribute NZD 660 million (USD 422.8 million) to the regional economy.
Congratulating the winners, Prins said, “The success of Hawke’s Bay’s visitor economy owes much to the passion and dedication of our members who help create amazing and memorable experiences for people who choose to travel to Hawke’s Bay. The awards are about acknowledging their collective contribution, as well as highlighting those who are really making their mark.”
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The 2019 top honours went to:
- 2019 Supreme Award Winner: Craggy Range Sponsored by EIT
- 2019 Accommodation Award Winner: Art Deco Masonic Hotel Sponsored by Hawke’s Bay Airport
- 2019 Visitor Experience Award Winner: Craggy Range Sponsored by Hastings District Council
- 2019 Environment Award Winner: Napier Māori Tours Sponsored by Hastings District Council
- 2019 Culture & Heritage Award Winner: Church Road Winery Sponsored by Wairoa District Council
- 2019 Essence of Hawke’s Bay Award Winner: The Urban Winery Sponsored by Napier City Council
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