For the second year in a row Currimundi Lakeside Bed & Breakfast has received the award for 2008 Hospitality Business of the Year, employing 9 & under at the Caloundra Regional Business Awards.
This is what the judges said: "Currimundi Lakeside Bed & Breakfast is a quality accommodation offering a relaxing stay with a personal touch. Ellen offers complimentary scrumptious home made food, uniquely furnished bedrooms and a private ensuite spa bath with "Wow factor". Ellen prides herself and her product on superiour service with a smile. Ellen is continually reviewing and upgrading her services and ideas to provide a spectacular service and product."
Congratulations Ellen and Currimundi Lakeside Bed & Breakfast!
Just three weeks later I received theprestigious 2008 Sunshine Coast Excellence inBusiness Awardsin the categoryTourism/Accommodation/Recreation.
This is absolutely the icing on the cake!
I'm very proud with the achievements in the below award. It's not only a recognition for myself as business owner for all effort and enthusiasm I put into it, but guest could felt very good that they've made the right decision to stay at an award winning B&B accommodation.Please read some reviews via the website of the TripAdvisor
2008 Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards Winner Category Tourism/Accommodation/Recreation
2008 Caloundra Regional Business Awards Winner Category Hospitality Business of the Year, employing 9 & under
2007 Caloundra City Business Awards Winner Category Hospitality Business of the Year, employing 9 & under
2007 Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards Finalist Category Tourism/Accommodation/Recreation
2006 Caloundra City Business Awards Finalist Category New Business of the Year Finalist Category Hospitality Business of the Year
2006 Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards Finalist Category Tourism/Accommodation/Recreation
Media
Currimundi Lakeside Bed & Breakfast has been featured on a variety of media. Please find below some of the highlights.
On Sunday the 13th of April 2008 Currimundi was highlighted on TV at Channel 7 in the program “The Great South East”. This program has highlighted beautiful hidden treasures in Currimundi, including Currimundi Lakeside Bed & Breakfast, the beach, the environmental park with our councillor Karyn Jones and a romantic twilight kayak tour with Blue Water Kayak Tours. In case you have missed the program, no worries, click the start button in below image and the Currimundi topic could be seen via YouTube.
Virgin Blue inflight magazin "Voyeur" edition February 2008 "Serve Sunny Side Up". This Queensland coast with the most is all about laid-back, natural living. No wonder the locals are walking on sunshine. Written by Catherine Gin Click here to read the full article (703Kb download using Adobe).
After Ellen had done the customer service program of Aussie Host I published an article with the title "How a Dutchie became an Aussie Host" November 2007 Click here to read the full article (33Kb download using Adobe).
"How I got started" article in the Sunshine Coast Daily Written by Gordon Clark. Oktober 2007 Click here to read the full article (56Kb download using Adobe).
The Dutch television NOS brought a documentary about the 400 years anniverary of the connection between Australia and The Netherlands. As part of this documentary a variety of Dutch people living in Australia are being interviewed. Oktober 2007 Click here to read the full article (in Dutch language).
"Lakeside calm and charm for Sunshine Coast B&B" Tourism Queensland, July 2006.
"Enjoy an authentic tast of Europe as you relax on Queensland's glorious Sunshine Coast" Dutch Courier, March 2006
