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DISCOVER Ballina has been recognised as a major operator across the region after being named as a finalist the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.<\/p>\n

The nomination comes off the back of silver and bronze wins at the state-run Top Tourism Town Awards.<\/p>\n

Destination Ballina has been nominated for its work at the visitor information centre.<\/p>\n

It promotes the region’s coastline, rainforests, waterfalls and local businesses.<\/p>\n

“We are honoured to be recognised, this acknowledges our role in enhancing and supporting the visitor experience across the region,” a Destination Ballina spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“Our work is focused on creating meaningful connections, between visitors and local businesses, between travellers and authentic experiences, and within the communities that make this region so special.<\/p>\n

“This recognition reflects the dedication, innovation, and collaboration that underpin everything we do.”<\/p>\n

Destination North Coast and the NSW Tourism Association have partnered to launch the North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.<\/p>\n

It features 18 categories that align with the NSW and Australian Tourism Awards with business and operators based from Tweed to Port Macquarie.<\/p>\n

The program celebrates excellence at a local level and recognises businesses and events enjoying long-term success.<\/p>\n

Others are shortlisted in categories which highlight accommodation, events and restaurants.<\/p>\n

The Lismore Lantern Parade has been nominated along with Contained in Nimbin Accommodation.<\/p>\n

The Northern Rivers Rail Trail has also been nominated along with Invercauld House.<\/p>\n

Cape Byron Kayaks and Lets Go Surfing are finalists in the Tour and Transport Operator category.<\/p>\n

Tweed will be represented by a variety of events and businesses including Better by Bike Oz, Ecoasis, Pipit Restaurant, Savour the Tweed and the Tyalgum Hotel for its Country Music Weekend.<\/p>\n

The awards will be held at Byron Bay on Thursday, July 31 with a full list of nominees at nswtourismassociation.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased at events.humanitix.com\/2025-north-coast-tourism-symposium-and-gala-awards-dinne<\/a>r<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DISCOVER Ballina has been recognised as a major operator across the region after being named as a finalist the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards. The nomination comes off the back of silver and bronze wins at the state-run Top Tourism Town Awards. Destination Ballina has been nominated for its work at the visitor information […]<\/p>\n

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