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Which is the safest Airline?

14/4/2015

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With the rash of air crashes in 2014-15, you might be thinking about choosing your flight carefully. The 2014 world´s death toll in commercial air transport was nearly four times the 2013 figures. According to Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre, three of the major Australian airlines are ranked in the top 60 safest airlines, as follows:
  • 7 Qantas
  • 15 Virgin Australia
  • 25 Jetstar
Below is the "Safest 60" list from Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre.
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Australian Tourism Awards 2014

12/4/2015

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This years awards has an outstanding number of winners from Tasmania and an outstanding number of the Tasmanians are Huon Valley Escapes Members. Seven of the twenty eight national categories were won by HVE Members. Congratulations !
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Major Tour & Transport Operators is sponsored by Adelaide Airport. The winner is Par Avion Wilderness Tours from ‪#‎Tasmania‬.
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Business Tourism is sponsored by KPMG. The winner is The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel.
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New tourism development award is sponsored by Qantas. The winner is Tasmanian Seaford Seduction from Tasmania.
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Tourist Attractions is sponsored by Skycity Adelaide Casino. The winner is Bruny Island Cruises from ‪#‎Tasmania‬.

Australian Tourism Legend is sponsored by Qantas. The winner is Robert Pennicott for his outstanding work over the many years to the Australian tourism industry.
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Ecotourism is sponsored by Ecotourism Australia. winner is Bruny Island Cruises from ‪#‎Tasmaina‬ and hall of frame.

Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism is sponsored by Qantas. The winner is Pennicott Wilderness Journeys from Tasmania. They also enter the Hall of Fame.
The full list of winners can be found at
http://australiantourismawards.com.au/2014-awards/2014-winners/
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Finalists in the Australian Tourism Awards 2015

4/4/2015

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Tasmania is sending 20 finalists to the Australian Tourism Awards in Adelaide to compete across the full range of categories. This includes several Huon Valley Escapes members: Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel and Par Avion Wilderness Tours.
Awards ceremony is this Friday, 10 April 2015. Enjoy this short video showcasing all this year's finalists.
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  • Home
  • Regions
    • Map of Southern Tasmania
    • Itinerary Suggestions
    • Hobart
    • Bruny Island
    • Huon Valley
    • Far South
    • Channel and Kingston
    • Other Areas of Tasmania
    • Mainland Australia
    • explore
  • Activities
    • Activities sorted by Price
    • Walks >
      • Pelverata Falls
      • Centurion The Worlds Tallest Flowering Tree
      • Billy Browns Falls
      • HartzMountains
      • MountMiseryWalk
      • Southernmost Place in Australia
      • South Coast Track
    • Food and Wine >
      • Home Hill Winery
      • Cider Cafe and Museum
      • Kermandie Waterfront Hotel Restaurant
      • Stockmans Restaurant
      • RanelaghGeneralStore
      • Apples Cherries and other fruit
    • Wilderness Flights >
      • Full Day in the Wilderness
      • Wilderness Flight Winter Special
      • Personal story: My day in the wilderness
    • Waterway Cruising >
      • Calm Water Cruise Huon River
      • Huon River Sailing Cruise
      • Bruny Island Cruises
      • Historic Sailing Vessel Yukon
    • Guided Activities >
      • Bonorong
      • Hastings Experience
      • Photography Packages >
        • Photography Experience
      • WildlifeTasmania
      • Fishing Southern Tasmania
      • Adventure
      • Adventure Challenges
      • Tarkine Walking Tours
      • Guided Tours of Tasmania
      • Farm Tour
    • Events >
      • Huon Winter Festival
      • DarkMoFo
      • Cygnet Folk Festival
      • MoFo
      • Taste of the Huon
      • Festival of Voices
      • Huon Blues Festival
      • Southport Regatta
      • TenDaysOnTheIsland
      • Tasmanian Public Holidays
    • National Parks
    • Town and City
    • Tasmanian Wildlife
    • Museums Art and Heritage >
      • Ida Bay Railway
      • ProjectX Transformer
      • Green Lens
      • Aboriginal Heritage
      • Mona Art Museum
      • Bruny Island Quarantine Station
    • Markets
  • Accommodation
    • Online Instant Bookings
    • Discount Rates
    • Specials
    • Budget >
      • ArtHouse BnB Huonville
      • Backpacker
      • Wwoof and HelpX Volunteer Exchange
      • Port Huon Cottages
      • Kermandie Waterfront Hotel
    • Mid Price >
      • Country Cottage Farm Stay
      • Buttongrass Retreat
      • Old Woolstore
      • Corindas Colonial Cottages
      • Bruny Island Escapes >
        • Bruny Sunset Bay 3 Bedroom
    • Premium Luxury >
      • Little Seed Bed and Breakfast
      • Laidback Luxury
      • 2 On 2
      • Luxury Villa
    • Camping
    • Glamping >
      • Wilderness Camp Port Davey
    • Booking Terms
  • Travel Information
    • Custom and Bushwalker Transport
    • Travelling to Hobart and Huon Valley >
      • Hobart to Huon Valley Bus Service
      • Flight Arrivals Hobart
      • Spirit of Tasmania Specials
      • Flight Brisbane to Hobart
      • Travel Insurance Tasmania
    • Car Rental Hobart
    • Huon Pools and Gyms
    • Driving Directions
    • Weather in Tasmania >
      • Spring in Tasmania
      • Summer in Tasmania
      • Autumn in Tasmania
      • Winter in Tasmania
    • Southern Lights Aurora
    • Webcams
    • Special Needs and Quality Assurance >
      • Business and Groups
      • Gay Friendly Tourism
      • Gay Friendly Tasmania
    • Mobile Phone Coverage
    • Covid19 Corona Accommodation info Tasmania
  • Blog and News
    • Tourism News Blog
    • Emergency Information Southern Tasmania
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    • Gay Friendly Tasmania Launch
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