For Immediate Release 22 January 2010 THE LAKES WINS TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD Vision Hotels and Resorts’ flagship property, The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa, has been named one of the Top 10 places for families to stay in the South Pacific for the second year in a row. General Manager of Vision Hotels and Resorts Craig Biber said The Lakes was named eighth best family accommodation in the South Pacific in this year’s 2010 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards. “This is a real testament to the staff at The Lakes who have worked extremely well to overcome our difficult economy and associated challenges of the past 12 months,” he said. “It is a great honour to be named among the world’s best hotels which have earnt their distinction from those who know them best – real travellers,” he said. Chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor Christine Petersen said the Travellers’ Choice winners were based on millions of real and unbiased opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com and content from across the web. “From remarkable bargains to the trendiest hotels, travellers worldwide have recognised more than 700 hotels for their outstanding service, value and quality in the eighth year of the awards.” Situated only 3km from the Cairns International Airport and 3km from the Cairns CBD, The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa is an award-winning 4.5 star resort situated on 4ha of lush tropical gardens, scenic lakes and large resort style pools. Ends Craig Biber, General Manager – Vision Hotels and Resorts Tel: 07 40539 468 Mob:0439 003114 E: cbiber@visionhotelsandresorts.com Rosie Douglas , Director of Sales and Marketing – Vision Hotels and Resorts Tel: 07 40539 485 Mob:0417 750 540 E: rdouglas@visionhotelsandresorts.com Issued by: Pip Miller PR Ph: 07 4032 4400 Mob: 0419 681543 Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au