DAYLESFORD DAY SPA FINALIST AT 2010 VICTORIAN TOURISM AWARDS AND RECEIVE’S A CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM FOR THE HEPBURN REGIONAL AWARDS

Local business DAYLESFORD DAY SPA has been recognised for going the extra mile, placing in the top 3 for the Health and Wellness Category at the RACV 2010 Victorian Tourism Awards and the Local Hepburn Regional awards.

One hundred and twenty businesses and individuals from across the State vied for top honours at the prestigious Victorian awards which were held at Crown Palladium on 15 November.  

The annual awards recognise leading businesses and individuals for their outstanding contribution to the Victorian tourism industry.

“We are elated to be a finalist in this prestigious award. It’s great to be recognised for our dedication, hard work and passion. We have the best job in the world making people feel good, we love seeing our guests float out the door” said Andrea Holmes.

The award winning Daylesford Day Spa and Beauty is located in Albert St Daylesford has been in operation for 6 years offering a unique calming and nature based experience for all their clients. They employ a team of 29 staff who have a total commitment to providing a perfect environment for relaxation, rejuvenation and wellness. The Daylesford Day Spa specialises in double treatments where couples or friends can share their experience.

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Tim Holding congratulated the team from the Daylesford Day Spa on becoming finalists. 

“The awards highlight the success of outstanding individuals and organisations in the Victorian tourism industry.”

“The Victorian Government is proud to recognise the achievements of all those who have worked so hard to make Victoria a world-class tourism destination,” Mr Holding said.

The Victorian Tourism Awards represent an industry framework for peer recognition which fosters a culture for business development excellence and innovation.

The VTA have assisted the Victorian Tourism Industry for 26 years in striving for excellence. During this period, more than 3,000 businesses have entered the Awards and have benefited through thorough examination of their business practice, with many recognised as winners at a national level.
The VTA are highly reflective of the state of the Victorian tourism industry. The Awards act as a development opportunity in the skills training and professionalism and play an integral role in encouraging and rewarding excellence, innovation and commitment in the industry.

The awards help to raise standards through a structured submission process of self-assessment through the preparation of a written document which is then reviewed by industry peers who respond carefully to defined national criteria. The Awards process culminates in a night that recognises and promotes outstanding achievement by those at the heart of the industry.

The VTA Gala Ceremony is a key communication platform as it has become the one time each year that more than 1,000 stakeholders assemble from across the State. A successful Awards program and gala event translates into business success and a solid group of professional and committed businesses.

The program enjoys the support of the Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Tim Holding MP, and the industry’s peak bodies. The VTA is arguably the most successful single gathering of the tourism and allied industries in Victoria, bringing together the key industry associations, operators, suppliers and state government stakeholders.