Vic tourism gongs recognise Hume businesses

Published on 08 February 2022

Melbourne Airport and international home of retired champion racehorses, Living Legends, were both recognised and awarded at Victorian Tourism’s night of nights.

The 2021 Victorian Tourism Awards awarded Living Legends silver in the Cultural Tourism category. Melbourne Airport was awarded silver in Major Tour and transport Operators.

Living Legends also received a certificate of recognition for their ‘resilience to navigate the challenges of 2020 and 2021’ and Melbourne’s premier surf park URBNSURF was recognised as a finalist.

The visitor economy (tourism) is Hume City’s fourth largest economic driver and continues to show growth, with an output of $2.193 billion and over 6,500 jobs, contributing to the economic prosperity of the city.

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Find out more about the 2021 Victorian Tourism Awards.

Hume City Council Mayor, Councillor Carly Moore said:  

“Hume City is proud to be home to a number of attractions, cafes, wineries and historic places, as well as Victoria’s primary gateway for travel, tourism and freight – Melbourne Airport.

“We are so pleased that Melbourne Airport, Living Legends and URBNSURF were recognised at this year’s Victorian Tourism Awards.

“Hume’s visitor economy has an important role to play in supporting local tourism and enhancing liveability.

“Council is proud to support the visitor economy through a number of initiatives, particularly as we continue to navigate and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Initiatives include our 2020 Quick Response Support Grant during the first year of the pandemic, which allowed Living Legends to create a suite of virtual content and move into the virtual space.”