Tourism Hunter is pleased to announce the naming sponsor Qantas Link as 2013 Hunter & central coast tourism Coast Awards for Tourism Excellence, to be held in Newcastle Wednesday, August 14

Sheridan Furrier, Executive Director,central coast tourism Tourism Hunter said the support of the company reaffirms the importance of the tourism economy of the region.

"By promoting our rewards program, Qantas Link shows not only the support of the region, but also defends Hunter operators, who put a lot of effort and dedication in making our region one of the best in the country," said Mrs. Furrier.

"Qantas Link is an important part of the tourism economy of the region," said Furrier.

"They support the growth and development of Newcastle airport and work closely with the industry to improve the area."

Qantas Link Executive Director John Hissing said he was delighted Qantas Link is the naming sponsor of 2013 Hunter and central coast tourism for Tourism Excellence.

"As a major regional tourism promoters, I am delighted that Qantas Link is the naming sponsor for the Award for Excellence in Tourism. Qantas Link operates 32 weekly flights to and from Newcastle,central coast tourism the growing support of the city's tourism industry sector and its vital resources. "

Regional airline Qantas Link is Australia's largest,central coast tourism with over five million customers and operates a network of 57 metropolitan and regional destinations across Australia and Port Moresby.

In 2013 Qantas Link Hunter and program of Central Coast Tourism Awards launched this week and is expected to attract more regional products and services in the last year, based on the success of Hunter operators at both the state and the prices national.

Operators interested in candidates for the awards are invited to attend a free workshop Thursday, 23 May. Registration details are available online central coast tourism / tourism awards.

For more information,central coast tourism contact Sheridan Furrier (Tourism Hunter) on 0437 478 393 or Sharma Rhys-Jones (Qantas Link) on 0417 028 942.