The Western Sydney Tourism Awards 2025, hosted by Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce NSW Inc, brought together the region’s tourism champions for a spectacular night of celebration, recognition, and cultural pride. Held at the Liverpool Catholic Club, the event honoured outstanding contributions to Western Sydney’s thriving visitor economy.
The venue was transformed into a vibrant showcase of the region’s identity, featuring a striking “Destination Western
Sydney” theme, complete with a large airplane installation, wildlife figures, and directional signage symbolising the region’s journey toward becoming a global tourism hub.
Guests were treated to a rich tapestry of multicultural entertainment, including a captivating Chinese cultural performance and energetic Pacific Island dance, reflecting the diversity that defines Western Sydney.
The evening began with a warm video message from NSW Premier Chris Minns, followed by opening remarks from Hon. Minister
Steve Kamper ,Minister for Jobs and Tourism, and Mayor Ned Mannoun of Liverpool City Council. Karen Jones, CEO of Destination NSW, joined Minister Kamper in presenting key awards, including Best Campaign, Hotel of the Year, Conference Business of the Year, and Best Tourism Business.
Chair of the Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce, Ms Fazila Farhad, opened the night with a powerful message:
“Following the success of our inaugural event last year, we are thrilled by the overwhelming response to this year’s awards. These awards not only celebrate excellence in tourism but also honour the vibrant, diverse, and ever-evolving spirit of Western Sydney. With the Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) opening next year, we welcome the NSW Government and Destination NSW’s focus on Western Sydney as a destination in the 2035 Visitor Economy Strategy. Our mission is to position Western Sydney as a premier local and international destination, showcasing our members, stakeholders, and local businesses to drive economic growth across the region.”
A total of 13 awards were presented across categories including hotels, arts, music, hospitality, and conference venues ,events, and suppliers with winners recognised by industry leaders such as Qantas, Accor Hotels , IHG Hotels & Resorts, Winter Sports World, Inglis Group, Vietnam Airlines, Quest Hotels, Park Royal Parramatta, Bradfield Development Authority, and Destination NSW.
The night also featured exciting lucky draw prizes, including two return tickets to Vietnam sponsored by Vietnam Airlines, overnight hotel stays with breakfast, winery getaways, and passes to wildlife parks and ice rinks.
With strong support from local councils, MPs, tourism operators, and businesses, the Western Sydney Tourism Awards 2025 was a resounding success—highlighting the region’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth in the tourism sector.
The Hon. Minister Steve Kamper
Board of WS Tourism Taskforce with Minister Steve Kamper and Karen Jones
From left (Stevan Sipka, Sam Davies, Davy Nguyen, Fazila Farhad, Minister Steve Kamper, Karen Jones and Tom Wang)
Winners of the Western Sydney Tourism Awards 2025
2025 WESTERN SYDNEY TOURISM AWARDS WINNERS
- Campaign Awards – Hotels / Tourism Business MAJOR
Platinum Winner: PARKROYAL Parramatta
Gold Winner: Rydges Campbelltown
- Events Campaign Awards – Councils
Platinum Winner: “Lunar New Year 2025” – City of Parramatta
Gold Winner: “Starry Sari Night”- Liverpool City Council
Winners of the Western Sydney Tourism Awards 2025
- Meeting /Conference Venue for the Year MAJOR
Platinum Winner: Western Sydney Convention Centre
Gold Winner: The William Inglis Hotel
Silver Winner: Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley and Parramatta Town Hall
- Tour Group Experience of the Year
Platinum Winner: Golden Dragon Travel
Gold Winner: Hoju Muhan Tour
Silver Winner: Greater Sydney Tours
- Best Visitor Economy Event – Day /Night Visitation
Platinum Winner: Back to Guilford Festival -Cumberland City Council
Gold Winner: Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
- Apartment Hotels and Unique accommodation
Apartment Hotels Platinum Winner: Quest Penrith
Apartment Hotels Gold Winner: Meriton Suites Liverpool
Unique Accommodation Platinum Winner: The William Inglis Hotel
Unique Accommodation Gold Winner: Kalinya Estate
Unique Accommodation Silver Winner: Dido’s place
- Outstanding Business Leader of the year MAJOR
Platinum Winner: Belinda Thomson, The William Inglis Hotel
- Best Bar/Pub of the Year
Platinum Winner: Oran Park Hotel
Gold Winner: The Warwick
Silver Winner: Guildford Hotel
- Best Rated Cuisine – Hotels / Clubs / Restaurants
Platinum Winner: District 8, Cabravale Diggers
Gold Winner: Gledswood Homestead and Winery & “New Town Thai Restaurant” by West HQ
- Best Tourist Adventure & Leisure Attraction
Platinum Winner: Urbnsurf
Gold Winner: LCC Ice Rink and Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
- Best Music and Arts Venue
Platinum Winner: Coliseum Theatre -West HQ
Gold Winner: Casula Powerhouse Liverpool
- Outstanding Hospitality / Industry Supplier of The Year
Platinum Winner: Cargo Crew
Gold Winner: Intaus Group
- Tourism Business of the Year MAJOR
Platinum Winner: Feather dale Sydney Wildlife Park
Gold Winner Botanic Garden 0f Sydney Mount Annan
Special Award: Outstanding Economic Tourism Project: Winter Sports World.
Board members of Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce:
From left Stevan Sipka , Fazila Farhad , Tom Wang , David Nguyen, Hans Jochim ,Belinda Thomson , Sam Davies, Christie Wang Tony Chiefari , Ben Atkins , Michael Foulkes, Brent Hilbrink Watson
Awards 2025 :Destination Western Sydney Theme
