Minister for Tourism, Matt Conlan, this evening congratulated the winners of the 26th Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.

The Brolga Awards recognise and encourage tourism businesses that strive for excellence.

“The Brolga Awards shine a light on one of our most important industries,” Mr Conlan said.

“Tourism in the Northern Territory is world-class, we need to acknowledge those businesses which maintain our reputation and ensure tourists keep coming back.

“Tourism is one of the largest employers in the Territory; it is an industry we can grow and expand.”

All business category winners of the 2012 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards will be finalists in the 2012 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be held in Hobart in February 2013.