Wednesday, October 18, 2006


Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Australia Receives World Recognition

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa has again been recognised in several major international awards. In an outstanding coup, the owners, Terry and Cathy Maloney, have also been named in Australia as leading industry innovators by international Travel + Leisure Magazine, alongside well-known tourism mavericks such as Tony and Maureen Wheeler - Founders of Lonely Planet, Paul Cave - Founder of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, Graham Skroo Turner - Founder of Flight Centre, Peter and Margaret Lehman - Australian Wine Makers, Graeme Wood - Founder of Wotif.com Travel website, Brett Godfrey - CEO Virginblue Airlines.
"These individuals through their imagination, ideas and commitment, have not only changed the ways we travel but in many instances have importantly enhanced the Nation's status as a destination for the rest of the world" says Kay O'Sullivan.

Terry & Cathy’s award as Australian Tourism Innovators is especially gratifying as they have spent 30 years as owner/operators of Australian resorts in unique places. The past 11 years creating the Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa concept into a world class experiential travel destination. They have been pioneers and world leaders in nature spa tourism, ecotourism and experiential travel. “The Lodge is situated in what is one of those “special places on the planet”, totally immersed in nature, with pure air, pure water. By offering special experiences combining nature, nurture and ancient culture we believe guests have the opportunity to “live the learning” whilst enjoying this intriguing combination” says Founders, Terry and Cathy.
The quest is to continually enhance experiences at the Lodge and offer packages of wellbeing and unique experiences that guest can’t get elsewhere.
Packages are available by contacting your travel agent and Romantic Planet Vacations Inc.