Business Development Resources

Destination NSW has an extensive range of business development resources available to assist tourism operators and related businesses in the tourism and events industry. The collection is constantly being updated and enhanced in response to industry requests and the availability of new programs and multi-media options. So it might be an idea to bookmark this page for return visits. 

Funding and Grants

The State and Federal Governments have business and development funding programs to assist the tourism industry.

Tourism Business Toolkit

The Tourism Business Toolkit is a resource designed for operators at every stage of their business, to help gain a better understanding of the tourism industry and develop sustainable tourism products.

Destination Management and Marketing

Information, resources and funding programs to help destination managers in regional areas and city precincts.

Targeting International Visitors 

Destination NSW has produced a series of resources as a guide to understanding and working with inbound tourism partners to help tourism businesses target international visitors.

Business Planning Resources

This section includes a number of resources available to help you plan for your tourism business, including environmental and regulatory issues and practical advice on ways to enhance product development. Also available are details on useful government programs and contacts.

Tourism Attraction Signposting

NSW‘s brown and white tourist signs welcome and direct visitors to tourism attractions. Find out how you obtain a sign for your region or attraction.

Accredited Visitor Information Centres

Visitor Information Centres provide an important distribution point for product suppliers and can be a good business in their own right. Find out about accreditation and the value of the big ‘ i’ sign.