The winners of the Western Sydney Tourism Awards 2025 were announced on 5 September at Liverpool Catholic Club.

Hosted by Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce NSW Inc, the event brought together the region's visitor economy stakeholders for a night of celebration, recognition and cultural pride.

The evening commenced with a video message by Premier Chris Minns, followed by opening remarks from Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper and Liverpool City Council Mayor Ned Mannoun.

Destination NSW CEO Karen Jones joined Minister Kamper in presenting key awards, including Best Campaign, Hotel of the Year, Conference Business of the Year, and Best Tourism Business of the Year.

Chair of the Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce Fazila Farhad said: “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.”

Winners of the Western Sydney Tourism Awards 2025

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

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

Learn more about the Western Sydney Tourism Awards here.