Local business Montfort Manor has taken out top honours for Hosted Accommodation at the RACV 2012 Victorian Tourism Awards. 

“We are thrilled with the result, this is our sixth award over the past 7 years but only the second time we have won,” Melinda Wilson said.

Our business provides luxury accommodation in a tranquil rural setting. Less than 150 km’s from Melbourne, it provides resort style facilities including a heated lap lane, a large in-ground pool, tennis court and a large fishing lake. We have had wonderful feedback from guests in the 9 years we have been operating the business. Our high quality product, attention to detail and our customer service makes us stand out.  We love hosting our guests and have met many wonderful people along the way.   

In its 28th year, the awards are instrumental in encouraging creativity, professionalism and innovation within the tourism industry.

“Each year, the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards recognise and reward the best tourist experiences across our state and honour our highly skilled workforce and promote award-winning products,” Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher said.

“The awards celebrate the achievements of those who strive for tourism excellence and quality and to make Victoria a world-class tourism destination.”

More than 150 tourism operators competed in 27 business categories, with another three individual and group awards presented at a gala ceremony on 19 November.

As a Victorian Tourism Awards-winner, Montfort Manor will go on to represent Victoria at the Qantas 2012 Australian Tourism Awards in Hobart in February 2013.