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Silo Hotel enters tourism hall of fame as Northern Tasmania wins big

Silo Hotel reached the Tasmanian Tourism Awards' hall of fame. It won deluxe accommodation for the third year in a row.

Launceston's Silo Hotel entered the Tasmanian Tourism Awards hall of fame. Silo Hotel won the deluxe accommodation award for the third year in a row.

Northern Tasmania did well across the 2026 awards. BIG4 Launceston won best caravan and holiday park.

Fenway Hostel in Invermay won silver for new tourism business after reopening following renovation. Woolmers Estate is a historic site in the North.

It won gold for best tourist attraction, silver for cultural tourism and bronze for unique accommodation. Launceston Airport won gold for tourism marketing and silver for major tours and transport.

Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Tarkine Trails, Party in the Paddock, House of Arras and West Tamar Council also won gold. The awards saw 14 first-time winners.

This shows new investment in Tasmania's visitor sector.

3 years
Consecutive wins
14
First-time award winners
Gold, silver, bronze
Woolmers Estate categories
Hobart, November 6
Awards location

Why it mattersThe awards recognize good tourism operators. They draw attention to places worth visiting and encourage more investment in the sector.

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