awards and certifications

2011 West Australian Tourism Awards

Tourism Council WA (TCWA) is committed to promoting and increasing awareness of the WA Tourism and encouraging consumers to choose WA's award winning businesses. The Western Australian Tourism Awards are an important way for local tourism operators to get the recognition they deserve, and to celebrate excellence in one of the most competitive industries in the world.

Winners and medallists for the 2011 WA Tourism Awards were announced on the 26th of November, 2010.

The Western Australian Tourism Awards are the local industry's most prestigious awards and once again Eco Beach had a great showing that we were immensely proud of.

Eco Beach took out several awards, including the top honour - the Sir David Brand Award for Tourism. It was a fabulous night where we were also lucky enough to pick up a few other awards as well:

• The Sir David Brand Award for Tourism - WINNER
• The QANTAS Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism - WINNER
• The Unique Accommodation Award - GOLD MEDALLIST
• The Ecotourism Award - GOLD MEDALLIST

Eco Beach congratulates all of our fellow finalists, and the other medallists and winners of awards.

2011 Australian Hotels Association WA / ME Bank Accommodation Industry Awards

This event is an exciting occasion to celebrate the best of Western Australia's hospitality and acknowledge the growth and diversity of the hotel and hospitality industry, its evolution and adaption to consumer demands. Eco Beach is proud to announce that this year, we won the "Best Reosrt Style Accommodation Award".

2011 Australian Hotels Association Awards for Excellence

The awards recognise the high service standards and professionalism and celebrate the ongoing levels of dedication demonstrated by hotel industry professionals across a range of areas. We're delighted to announce our ongoing commitment to the environment and eco friendly tourism was recognised with our win in the "Best Environmental Practice" category.

2011 National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence

The 2011 National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence were held in Sydney on the 24th of June. Eco Beach was lucky enough to pick up a silver award in the "Sustainable Tourism" category. We're proud of our commitment to eco friendly tourism, and it was great to be recognised for our efforts in this way.

Eco Beach was also proud to be named a finalist in the "Luxury Accommodation" category at the 2011 National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence.

2010 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

The 2010 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards were held in Perth, on Friday 11th March, 2011.

Presented by the National Tourism Alliance (NTA) and Tourism Council Western Australia (TCWA) and sponsored by Qantas Airways, Tourism Australia and Tourism Western Australia, these, the 26th Australian Tourism Awards, were the industry's most important event of the year.

Finalists from each state and territory competed for these prestigious awards, and Eco Beach was lucky enough to walk away as winner of the Unique Accommodation Award for 2010. Eco Beach would like to congratulate all the other winners and finalists.

2010 West Australian Tourism Awards

The Western Australian Tourism Awards are the local industry's most prestigious awards and provide tourism operators with a wonderful opportunity to showcase their business.

Winners and medallists for the 2010 WA Tourism Awards were announced on the 20th of November, 2010.

Eco Beach was confirmed as a finalist in four categories, and was very proud to pick up an award in each of these categories - outright winner in one, gold medallist in two others, and a silver medallist in another.

Eco Beach is proud to announce our success in these four categories:

• The QANTAS Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism - WINNER
• The Unique Accommodation Award - GOLD MEDALLIST
• The Indigenous Tourism Award - GOLD MEDALLIST
• The Ecotourism Award - SILVER MEDALLIST

Eco Beach congratulates all of our fellow finalists, and the other medallists and winners of awards.

2010 Australia's North-West Tourism Awards

At the 2010 Australia's North-West Tourism Awards, Eco Beach was fortunate enough to pick up several awards, including:

• Tropical Forestry Services Ecotourism Award
• Kimberely Development Commission Cultural Tourism Award
• Leedal Pty Ltd New Product Development Award
• Skal Individual Award for Excellence

Eco Beach was also a finalist for the "Print Logic/Matrix Graphic Design Unique Accommodation Award" at the 2010 ANW Tourism Awards.

Luxury Travel Magazine's 2010 Gold List Awards

Eco Beach was a finalist in Luxury Travel Magazine's Best Luxury Eco Tourism category at the 2010 Gold List awards - the award for the best in environmentally conscious luxury travel.

This was the inaugural year of this award category, reflecting the ever-increasing focus that consumers and businesses are placing on minimising their impact on our planet. Eco Beach was very proud to be amongst the 14 finalists from all over Australia.

The Tourism Council of Western Australia accredits tourism businesses in WA to provide the public with the assurance that business has a commitment to the highest level of service. Accredited businesses meet requirements in:

• Quality
• Reliability
• Professionalism
• Accuracy in Advertising
• Environmental Practices
• Adherence to a Code of Ethics

The ECO Certification logo means that you are guaranteed to experience a genuine and authentic tour, attraction or accommodation that looks after the environment. The ECO Certification program assures you that certified products are backed by a commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences.

ECO Certification at the Ecotourism level means that the tourism product is in a natural area that offers interesting ways to learn about the environment with an operator that uses resources wisely, contributes to the conservation of the environment and helps local communities.

Eco Beach has achieved ECO Certification at the Ecotourism level for all of our accommodation and several of our key tours.

Australia's North West Tourism (ANW) is the member-based regional organisation for the tourism industry in the North West. Its primary responsibility is to increase visitation to the region by marketing the destination to the domestic and international marketplace.

Vist the Australia's North West website

Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Committee (WAITOC) is the peak not-for-profit association representing Indigenous tourism in Western Australia. WAITOC promotes Indigenous tourism and provides a supportive network for Indigenous tourism operators within Western Australia.

Vist the WAITOC website

The Broome Visitor Centre is a non government, not-for-profit organisation that provides visitors with a comprehensive guide to the town of Broome and surrounding areas.

Vist the Broome Visitor Centre website

Tourism Council Western Australia Ltd (TCWA) is the peak body for the tourism industry in Western Australia. TCWA's primary role is to ensure the tourism industry is recognised as a major contributor to the Western Australian economy, the social fabric and the sustainability of both metropolitan and regional communities.

Vist the TCWA website

Perth Convention Bureau is the industry organisation charged with marketing Perth and Western Australia as a business events destination, embracing conventions, exhibitions and incentive travel groups.

Vist the Perth Convention Bureau website