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Hunter Valley, best wine region in Australia

“For the second year in a row, the Hunter Valley has been chosen as Australia’s best wine region in the 2015 Australian Traveller People’s Choice Awards. The Hon. George Souris, Chairman of The Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association says, “We are honoured and excited by the award, which re-affirms that the Hunter Valley is…

Spicers Vineyards Estate

Local vineyard destinations voted among the best in Australia

“Hermitage Road tourist destinations have been voted among the best hotels in Australia as voted by TripAdvisor. Three Hunter Valley hotels have been named amongst the best hotels in Australia as voted in the recent TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards, positioning the Hunter Valley amongst the most awarded regions in the world. In the ‘Small Hotels’…

Tourism booming in Singleton

Singleton proves a popular holiday destination

“Domestic tourism is booming in Singleton with an increased number of locals dropping in to the Singleton Visitor Information and Enterprise Centre. It follows the launch of the Hunter Valley ‘Come Play’ summer campaign in December to promote all the region has to offer. Singleton Council has reported increased visitation from local residents enquiring about…

Hunter Valley Weddings

Hunter Valley Wedding Familiarisation

“Last year, white magazine had the pleasure of attending the Hunter Valley Wine Country’s wedding familiarisation event, which was created in partnership with the Love on The Lawn Festival. It was paired with great accommodation, a hosted dinner and a structured tour of Hunter Valley wedding venues. We were treated to lunch at the beautiful…

Funding for Hunter Valley resort

Funding benefit for Wine Country

“HUNTER Valley Resort in Pokolbin will receive $175,000 under the NSW Government’s 2015-16 Regional Visitor Economy Fund. Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen joined Hunter Valley Resort general manager Philip Hele and Hunter Wine and Tourism Association chairman George Souris for the announcement on Monday. Mr Johnsen said the funding will go towards Hunter Valley Adventure…

Business vistors to Hunter region

Hunter region to draw more business visitors on reward trips

“Companies around the world could soon be rewarding more top-performing staff with trips to the dolphin-filled waters of Port Stephens, the Hunter Valley vineyards and the beaches and bars of Newcastle, with the Altogether Perfect marketing group showcasing the three regions at a major business events expo in Adelaide this month. This is the first…

Hunter Valley best wine region in Australia

Hunter Valley named best wine region in Australia

“IT’S official. The Hunter Valley has been named the best wine region in the country at the people’s choice awards for the second consecutive year. More than 4000 people voted in The Australian Traveller People’s Choice Awards, which recognise the best travel experiences and destinations. The accolade was announced at an award ceremony in Sydney…

New Hunter Valley Tourism Alliance

Souris leads new era

“The official launch of the groundbreaking Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Alliance took place on Thursday at The Sebel Kirkton Park. And, Minister for Regional Development, John Barilaro was in attendance when the former member for the Upper Hunter,  George Souris, was formally recognised as the new chairman. The Alliance will aim to increase visitors…