Harbour Town Gold Coast is proud to have been named a finalist in the prestigious 2011 Queensland Tourism Awards announced this week. (Friday, November 4, 2011).

Nominated in the ‘Specialised Tourism Services’ category, Queensland’s first and largest outlet shopping centre joined an eclectic line-up in the section, including two spas and the winning Whitsunday wedding venue, Villa Botanica.

“It is a wide and diverse category, which often sees unrelated businesses judged side by side,” said Harbour Town centre manager Gary Webb.

“Entry in our category is open to everyone from souvenir retailers and shopping precincts to airports, computer information systems, even language and interpreter services.

“Harbour Town Gold Coast is delighted to join such a stellar line-up in the State’s peak industry awards, especially as we are the only tourism retail business honoured this year.”

Mr Webb congratulated all winners, especially fellow Gold Coast tourist mecca, Sea World, which won the ‘Major Tourist Attractions’ category, and the 2010 Gold Coast Airport Marathon which won its category and was inducted into the awards Hall of Fame.

Harbour Town Gold Coast’s 2011 achievement continues a proud record that has seen the centre named a finalist or winner in the annual Queensland Tourism Awards on seven occasions since 2003.

“The achievement belongs to every outlet, store, café and service provider who together make Harbour Town such a colourful, exciting and ever-changing destination for our domestic and international visitors,” Mr Webb said.