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Nominee Support Kit
Your Nominee Support Kit is your one-stop shop for all South Australian Tourism Award entrant information.
If you have further questions, please reach out to us at info@ticsa.com.au.
Entrant Guidebook
This guide aims to help entrants through each stage of the Tourism Awards process, from collating the information you will require to start your submission through to submitting it online. It also contains information on the support that is available to businesses that enter the Awards, key dates, the judging process and site visits, the rules for entry, and advice on how to tackle specific questions. We encourage you to refer to it regularly and to use the checklists provided to ensure you stay on track with your submission.
Rules for Entry
The Rules for Entry document contains all rules for nomination, categories and submissions.
Site Verification Visit Info
These questions are provided to judges to outline key considerations when assessing the visitor experience and customer service provided by an entrant.
Online Reviews
The online review will be conducted by a judge from July onwards, prior to the Site Verification Visit to assess the entrant’s online presence including their website, social media channels and external listing sources.
Consultants List
TiCSA has compiled a list of consultants, writers, editors, public relations companies and tourism awards entrants that require assistance in preparing their awards submission. They can assist you from concept stage through to the delivery of your final submission or simply provide a writing and/or editing service.
Key Dates
Find all key dates for the 2022 South Australian Tourism Award program here >
*Please note dates are subject to change.
Additional Site Visit Questions (for non-QTAB)
If a business is QTAB accredited but has not undergone an onsite QTAB audit within the last 3 years OR is not QTAB accredited, the site visit judge will also ask these additional questions about the policies and procedures that guide your business operations.
If you are interested in QTAB accreditation, find more information here >
Business Standards Questions (for non-QTAB)
If a business is QTAB accredited but has not undergone an onsite QTAB audit within the last 3 years OR is not QTAB accredited, you will need to complete additional questions about your business standards.
If you are interested in QTAB accreditation, find more information here >
Tourism Awards Information Webinar: 1 March
Access the presentation from the South Australian Tourism Awards How to Enter Webinar, and watch the recording.
Top Tips for Your Submission
We’ve put together some top tips from State and National judges, State and National winners and mentors, to help you prepare the best submission possible for the 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards.
Portal User Guide
This guide will help you to navigate the Tourism Awards Online Portal to view past submissions, complete your entry, and add images to your gallery.
Consumer Voting: Your Guide to ReviewPro
ReviewPro is an online reputation management platform that aggregates all of your online reviews into one easy-to-use platform.
2022 Judging Panel
State judging is conducted by a panel of industry peers appointed by the Tourism Industry Council South Australia. Judges are selected for their knowledge and experience, and are convened each year specifically for the Tourism Awards.
Key Dates for 2022
- Wednesday, 27 July – Non-accredited entrants submit Business Standards questions
- Wednesday, 27 July – Non-Star Rated entrants submit Accommodation Standards questions
- Thursday, 18 August – Submissions due: 12pm (categories 1 – 15)
- Thursday, 18 August – Submissions due: 4pm (categories 16 – 26)
- Wednesday, 21 September – Submissions due (categories 27 & 28)
Workshop Recordings
Information Session
Understanding Your Consumer Rating
How to Enter Workshop
The Art of Storytelling + Layout Support