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Statistics and research to help NSW visitor economy businesses strengthen their marketing and business decisions.

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Travel to NSW

Year ending December 2024

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VISITORS101.1 million
NIGHTS215.3 million
EXPENDITURE$53.2 billion

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The latest visitor economy news, events and findings.

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Media release

Festival-goers to soak up the lights longer as venues get a late pass for Vivid Sydney

Festival-goers to soak up the lights longer as venues get a late pass for Vivid Sydney
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Businesses on board to help Vivid Sydney make the city shine

Businesses on board to help Vivid Sydney make the city shine
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Martha Stewart confirmed as Vivid Sydney 2025’s Global Storyteller

Martha Stewart confirmed as Vivid Sydney 2025’s Global Storyteller

Destination NSW Annual Report 2023-24

A comprehensive summary of the agency's activities and performance during the annual reporting period.

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Business support

Get the tools, knowledge and resources your business needs to promote NSW destinations and experiences in Australia and beyond.

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NSW First

The NSW First Program helps visitor economy businesses to develop, promote and sell world-class experiences.

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Marketing

Destination NSW uses marketing initiatives to drive awareness and consideration of NSW as a premier visitor and major events destination.

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Grants & funding

Find a Destination NSW initiative, grant or funding program to help support your visitor economy business, project or community.

Events

We support and participate in a range of events to promote NSW as a premier travel and business event destination.

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Consumer events

Consumer events

Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney
Consumer events

SXSW Sydney 2025

SXSW Sydney 2025

Industry events

Industry events

NSW Visitor Economy Forum 2024

NSW Visitor Economy Forum 2024
Industry events

Focus on North Asia 2024

Focus on North Asia 2024
Industry events

NSW Tourism Awards

NSW Tourism Awards

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Images, videos and editorial content showcasing destinations and experiences across Sydney and NSW.

Resource Hub

Destination NSW marketing resources to help with promotions, including our brand guidelines, industry toolkits, campaign logos and images.