SIX rural Ipswich businesses were among the city’s tourism operators who won the accolade for consistent delivery of exceptional experiences in 2024.
In total, 47 of the city’s tourism operators won the accolade in the 2024 Best of Queensland Experiences.
Rural Ipswich accolade winners included Homage restaurant, Spicers Hidden Vale, Haigslea EWE Nique Hobby Farm, The Llama Farm, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre and Woodlands of Marburg.
Also featuring in the list were the PA Hotel and CSI Ipswich.
Council’s Economic and Cultural Development Committee Chairperson Cr Pye Augustine said she was … “incredibly proud of the hard work that local tourism operators put into their businesses”.
“It’s hardworking operators like those recognised in Best of Queensland that makes Ipswich the tourism destination that it is today, bringing in $300 million of revenue and over one million visitors each year.
“Congratulations to all who received such positive feedback from their customers. This result shows how bright the future is for Ipswich’s tourism industry.”
• The Best of Queensland program was developed in partnership with the state’s Regional Tourism Organisations, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and the Department of Tourism and Sport. Being named as a BOQE means the business can use the official Stamp of Recognition in marketing, allowing potential travellers to easily identify them.
