2025 Qantas & Jetstar TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards & TTNQs 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
The Tropical North Queensland tourism industry recognised its innovative people and products at the 2025 Qantas & Jetstar TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards and celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Tourism Tropical North Queensland at the Cairns Convention Centre on 24 October.
Winners of the 2025 Qantas & Jetstar TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards:
TTNQ Life Members
Cheryl Kelly and John Morris
Outstanding Commitment to the Industry
Tony George
Outstanding Contribution by an Individual in TNQ
Megan Bell
Chair’s Award for Excellence
Singapore Airlines
Robbie Bastion Award for Inbound Marketing – NEW AWARD
Andrew Steel
Young Achiever Excellence Award
James Egan – Mt Mulligan Lodge
Customer Service Excellence Award
Simon Rooke – Passions of Paradise
Sustainable Tourism Excellence
Tropic Wings Cairns Tours
Best of Queensland Experience Excellence Award
FNQ Nature Tours
TTNQ Thanks our Major Sponsors
Qantas and Jetstar – Naming Rights Sponsor & Life Member Award Sponsor
Qantas and Jetstar have a long-standing history of supporting tourism in Tropical North Queensland, operating more than 430 flights to and from Cairns every week across the Group. This partnership reflects Qantas and Jetstar’s ongoing commitment to regional Australia and dedication to helping travellers access some of the country’s most unique and remote destinations, including the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and the Tropical Rainforests of North Queensland.
Cairns Regional Council – Outstanding Commitment to the Industry Award Sponsor
Cairns Regional Council provides community services and facilities, is responsible for making and enforcing local laws, and is involved in the social, economic, and cultural development of our community, improving local living environments.
Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides – Outstanding Contribution by and Individual Award Sponsor
The Queensland Government’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides is an exciting, new, free online training program that enhances World Heritage presentation, interpretation, and experience delivery to ensure visitors leave with a deeper appreciation of the Wet Tropics.
And Our Event Sponsors
Avis Australia – Customer Service Excellence Award Sponsor
Avis Australia has a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world’s top brands for customer loyalty. Avis has three car & truck rental locations in our region and continues to provide exceptional service to corporate as well as leisure renters.
Cairns Airport – Sustainable Tourism Excellence Award Sponsor
Cairns Airport is one of Australia’s leading regional airports, providing air links to a variety of regional, domestic, and international destinations. Described as ‘descending into paradise’, Cairns Airport is the gateway to the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef and Tropical Rainforests of North Queensland.
Ports North – Young Achiever Excellence Award Sponsor
Ports North plays a crucial role in fostering economic development within the region, significantly contributing to the state’s tourism and export capabilities. Cairns Seaport serves as a multi-purpose facility accommodating a variety of operations and offers extensive marina and tourism facilities. The Port is one of Australia’s busiest cruising destinations with both major international cruise ships and a number of domestic cruise vessels operating out of Cairns.
Cairns Convention Centre
Cairns Convention Centre is a world‑class, award‑winning venue that combines cutting‑edge AV/IT and infrastructure with exceptional in‑house expertise and catering to deliver seamless conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, concerts, and hybrid events. Twice recognised as AIPC’s “World’s Best Congress Centre,” the Cairns Convention Centre is renowned for its service excellence, innovation, and commitment to sustainable event delivery.
Lotsa Printing
Lotsa Print & Signage is a premier printing and graphic‑design company that blends high‑quality production with creative expertise. With facilities in Cairns and Townsville, they specialise in everything from business cards and booklets to marquees, media walls and vehicle signage.