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Bindi tourism's favourite face

May 15, 2007 01:30pm

PINT-sized entertainer and wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin has been voted the favourite face of Australian tourism.
A survey, conducted over the past five weeks by online travel directory TotalTravel.com, asked 1,609 participants who they thought would make the best ambassador for the industry.

Eight-year-old Bindi, daughter of the late Steve Irwin, was the clear winner, with 38 per cent voting her the queen of Australian tourism.

Prince of the portaloos, Kenny, was a close second with 28 per cent of the votes, while foxy morons Kath and Kim came in third with 24 per cent.

Retired cricketer Shane Warne scored six per cent of the votes, with Bert Newton attracting just five per cent.

TotalTravel.com global marketing manager Paul Fisher said he wasn't surprised Bindi topped the poll as he believed she would be a "perfect ambassador" for Australia.

"I'm sure international visitors would love to see Bindi say 'G'day mate'."