Tweed Camper and Caravan Hire Company wins industry’s Award of Excellence 

 

Gold Coast Tweed Camper and Caravan Hire was awarded a prestigious Award of Excellence on 29 July 2009 for the Best Hire Company at the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner at Cypress Lakes Resort in the Hunter Valley. 

 

 

In addition, the Gold Coast Tweed Camper and Caravan Hire, based in Tweed Heads, also received Trade Bronze Gumnut Award for the development of environmentally sustainable practices. 

 

Barry Baillie, CEO of the CCIA says that the Awards of Excellence recognise caravan and holiday parks, manufactured home villages and estates, caravan and RV manufacturers and dealers as well as industry suppliers for business excellence. 

 

“The Awards of Excellence is the industry’s highlight event which recognises business excellence in the caravan and camping sector and is the highest accolade that a caravan, RV or camping business can achieve.” 

 

Judges were impressed with Gold Coast Tweed Camper and Caravan Hire’s ability to provide additional services for their customers such as offering bikes and tents for hire and the general enthusiasm of the staff. 

 

“Gold Coast Tweed Camper and Caravan Hire is an excellent example of how hire companies are providing a means for travellers to enjoy a unique touring experience,” said Mr Barry Baillie. 

 

More than 200 industry members from across NSW gathered at Cypress Lakes for CCIA’s Awards of Excellence. Staged with a ‘Magical night with the Stars’ flavour, magician Matt Hollywood entertained guests and Frankie J Holden and Michelle Pettigrove were masters of ceremonies for the evening. 

 

The Minister for Tourism, Jodi McKay, also attended the CCIA Awards of Excellence to present the industry’s environmental sustainability awards – The Gumnut Awards. 

 

The CCIA Awards of Excellence served as a grand finale to a two day conference (28-29 July) titled “Unity makes a great industry stronger” at Cypress Lakes Resort in Cessnock.  

 

Sponsors of the Awards of Excellence include: (Platinum) Department of Lands; (Gold) Sydney Turf Club; (Silver) Christie ParkSafe, Discover Down Under, K-Mac Powerheads, Tourism NSW, and The Senior NSW/ACT.

 

ENDS 

 

Editors Note: High resolution images are available on request

 

Media Contact: Maria Crema, CCIA NSW t 02 9615 9960

m 0416 148 842 e maria@cciansw.com.au