Finalists by sector

Creativity and innovation abound in the 34 companies and individuals have been announced as finalists in the 2010 Tourism Industry Awards.

Accommodation

Anchorage Motel
Contact: Nigel Humphries, 03 249 7256, www.teanaumotel.co.nz

Bolton Hotel
Contact: Meredith Ellis, 04 462 3760, www.boltonhotel.co.nz 

Katikati Naturist Park
Contact: Kevin Sampson, 07 549 2158, www.katikati-naturist-park.co.nz   

Kennedy Park TOP 10 Resort
Contact: David Aflallo, 06 843 9126, www.kennedypark.co.nz

Latimer Hotel
Contact: Peter Knight, 03 379 6760, www.latimerhotel.co.nz

The Fairways at Ocean Ridge
Contact: Stephen Rattray, 03 319 3055, www.thefairways.co.nz

Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort
Contact: Ian Smith, 07 863 5504, www.waihibeach.com

YHA Wellington City
Contact: Lisa Gebbels, 04 801 7280, www.yha.co.nz

Attraction/Experience

Air Force Museum
Contact: Therese Angelo, 03 343 9530, www.airforcemuseum.co.nz 

Alpine Springs & Spa
Contact: Karl Burtscher, 03 680 6550, www.alpinesprings.co.nz

Canterbury Museum
Contact: Lesley Colsell, 03 366 9429 ext 882, www.canterburymuseum.com 

Christchurch Casino
Contact: Phillip Lattimer, 03 371 2404, www.christchurchcasino.co.nz 

Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World
Contact: Mike Horne, 09 531 5132, www.kellytarltons.co.nz

Lochmara Lodge Wildlife Recovery and Arts Centre
Contact: Allanah Robinson, 03 577 7313, www.lochmaralodge.co.nz 

Activity

Black Cat Cruises
Contact: Paul Bingham, 03 384 0683, www.blackcat.co.nz  

Explore NZ
Contact: Melissa Prentice, 09 965 3393, www.explorenz.co.nz   

New Zealand Riverjet
Contact: Nick Berryman, 07 348 3531, www.riverjet.co.nz 

Ryan Sanders, Director and Owner, Haka Tourism (PATA Young Tourism Entrepreneur Award)
Contact: Ryan Sanders, 03 980 4252, www.hakatours.com 

Spookers
Contact: Julia Watson, 09 291 9002, www.spookers.co.nz 

Wanaka Helicopters Ltd
Contact: Carolyn Spencer-Bower, 03 443 1085, www.wanakahelicopters.co.nz 

Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park
Contact: Darryl Wilson, 03 528 2027, www.abeltasman.co.nz 

Transport

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle Ltd
Mark Chapman, 03 528 9759, www.abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz

Stray Adventure Tours
Contact: Neil Geddes, 09 526 2140, www.straytravel.com

Other

100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games
Contact: Arthur Klap, 04 386 4992, www.wintergamesnz.com 

Ben Knill, Chief Executive Officer, Beek (View International Ltd) (PATA Young Tourism Entrepreneur Award)
Contact: Ben Knill, 04 562 7997, www.beeked.com  

Hamish Pinkham, Director and Owner, Rhythm and Vines Ltd ((PATA Young Tourism Entrepreneur Award)
Contact: Hamish Pinkham, 021 549 464, www.rhythmandvines.co.nz

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Contact: Elizabeth Latham, 03 5462 475 ext 827, www.nmit.ac.nz

New Zealand Tourism Guide
Contact: Garry Bond, 03 364 9975, www.tourism.net.nz

NZI Sevens
Contact: Steve Walters, 04 380 2204, www.nzisevens.co.nz

Rhythm and Vines Festival Ltd
Contact: Hamish Pinkham, 021 549 464, www.rhythmandvines.co.nz

Te Kahui Tupua: Sacred Peaks - Ruapehu District Council
Contact: David Hammond, 07 895 8188, www.tekahuitupua.co.nz

The International Travel College of New Zealand
Contact: Karen Houston, 09 536 7000, www.itc.co.nz

Tourism Services Department of Napier City Council
Contact: Carolyn Neville, 06 834 1911, www.visitus.co.nz

Westland District Council
Contact: Maureen Pugh, 03 756 9010, www.westland.govt.nz