Tourism and Events Industry News
Destination NSW’s weekly industry bulletin, Insights, is distributed to more than 4,000 registered contacts across the state. Information on Destination NSW marketing campaigns, events, development opportunities, research and general news within the industry is captured in the bulletin.
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2019 editions are available in the table below.
Previous editions
Insights January - June 2018 | Insights July - December 2018
Insights January - June 2017 | Insights July - December 2017
Insights January - June 2016 | Insights July - December 2016
Insights January - June 2015 | Insights July - December 2015
Most recent editions (July - December 2019)
| Issue | Articles |
|---|---|
| 6 December 2019 | 2019 AACTA Award winners announced in Sydney Deni Ute Muster tickets now on sale Travellers reminded to check conditions while visiting regional NSW Fashion Week debuts new look in 2020 NSW Pro Surf Series announced The Catch opens in The Rocks Pay a visit to the Blue Mountains Glow Worms Small business and tourism impact survey Applications now open for DNSW United Kingdom & Europe Roadshow 2020 Start planning your New Year’s Eve |
| 29 November 2019 | Growing Sydney’s night-time economy Tones and I dominate 2019 ARIAs Arena upgrade on track for ATP Cup Tickets on sale to 2020 Deni Ute Muster DNSW Focus on India 2020 Wollongong gets a whole lot spicier Host your next business event in Regional NSW Thredbo named Best Australian Ski Resort Explore the Riverina Outdoor Art Trail Alerts for NSW national parks |
| 22 November 2019 | Supercars revved up for season finale in Newcastle ANA launches new daily flight from Tokyo and Sydney Western Sydney welcomes super athletes Wine industry winning thanks to industry partnership Thredbo Valley Track Extension open for adventure Pop into Perricoota for food and wine festival Register for Tourism Australia’s industry briefing Give the gift of Disney’s Frozen this Christmas |
| 15 November 2019 | Helping those in need during NSW bushfires Vivid Sydney claims another tourism win Countdown is on for the ATP Cup Manly to host WSL Sydney Surf Pro 2019 NSW tourism winners crowned Thredbo takes adventure to new heights Australia’s biggest Christmas festival returns Glenworth Valley turns 50 years old in 2019! |
| 8 November 2019 | Sydney International Art Series opens to public Buy regional this festive season HSBC Sydney 7s on sale Mullum music to my ears NSW home to Walkleys for two years Sydney Modern construction underway Circa 1876 wins top gong Race to the finish in Western Sydney Eat Drink Live New England Matildas to host Chile at Bankwest Free concert for drought-affected communities |
| 1 November 2019 | Take a discount NSW Bush Break with Qantas ‘Come live our Philausophy’ World’s leading artists in Sydney Have a berry good time in Woolgoolga Sydney named best Australian port NSW First tourism events Mardi Gras tickets on sale Final call for Carcoar Cup Sydney open to explore Australian Motorcycle Festival |
| 25 October 2019 | Lord Howe Island in Lonely Planet’s Top 5 for 2020! Sydney wins rights to host WorldPride 2023 NSW Tourism Awards finalists announced T20 World Cup tickets now on sale! Tourism consultation workshop open Nepean set to deliver a reel good time Tourism Australia’s Indian Virtual Travel Fair |
| 18 October 2019 | Destination NSW boss calls time Sydney set for stellar weekend of events Oberon to open Australian Spartan Championship 2020 NSW stars in new season of ‘On Country Kitchen’ NSW Caravan and Camping holidays more popular than ever NSW sommeliers win inaugural Wine List Awards Fauna joins flora at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Aussie Bird Count to launch at Bird Haven Festival 10th anniversary tastes good for Ballina |
| 11 October 2019 | NSW smashes visitation records at home and abroad NSW top ingredient for chef & TV star Curtis Stone ARIA nominations live Maitland to glow for Riverlights Festival Ruby League World Cup 9s trophy unveiled Three more years in NSW for boardriders national final Griffith in full bloom with Spring festivities Billy Elliot bounds onto Sydney stage Bathurst revved up for super weekend Love The Lake wins digital award Mudgee’s festival snags national adoration Sydney Vibe Hotel to open in Darling Harbour |
| 4 October 2019 | NRL charges into Sydney for Grand Final! Revelers set to feast at Freak Show Festival Don’t miss Australia’s first-ever festival conference! Maybe Sammy a sure thing, taking out top awards! Another reason to stop by the brew-mountains Two weeks until industry survey closes Get ready to cast your lines this long weekend Military Tattoo set to march into Sydney |
| 27 September 2019 | NSW best tourism students honoured Diplo down under Giant show of support for GWS in AFL grand final Sydney and Coffs take out major event awards Family spring day out in Wagga NRL Grand Final deciders Mudgee’s snags set to sizzle Fashion Laureate finalists revealed Five weeks to go until Artstate The Rocks Markets with Fringe twist |
| 20 September 2019 | Australia’s best event Vivid Sydney claims national award Run through the heart of New England High Country World’s top tennis stars head to Sydney NSW continues to lead cruise industry Snow season extended in Perisher Celebrate food and culture at Curryfest Start planning your New Year’s Eve in Sydney |
| 13 September 2019 | NSW secures Australian premiere of 9 to 5 The Musical Sydney set for Super 2019 NRL Grand Final Have your say: NSW tourism industry sentiment survey Yass Valley leaps into the new season Spring into the gardens across Sydney Life Outback is never a drag - visit Broken Heel ATE 2020 applications are now open Dare to be seen - WINEDEPOT industry conference Self Appreciation Day partners with Sydney Running Festival |
| 6 September 2019 | Vivid Sydney 2019 breaks all records for visitation Parramatta to host Matildas’ international match Tulips the star of Spring in NSW Southern Highlands Sample local produce and food in Northern NSW Western Sydney International offers first class views NSW tops Australia’s cruise industry Farewell the Wallabies ahead of World Cup Three of the best golf swings headed for Sydney Visit Maitland’s thriving dining scene |
| 30 August 2019 | Make memories in the Murray: ‘Best Shared’ campaign Chicago turns on razzle dazzle at Capitol Theatre Cool Snowtunes to rock Snowy Mountains Night racing back in Sydney - 2020 Supercars calendar released Introducing Shellharbour Airport Businesses boosted by NSW First Quest’s regional NSW growth continues Australian Regional Tourism Convention program released ICC Sydney celebrates the best of Hunter Valley Wines Vivid Music expressions of interest now open for 2020 Sleep underground and see Aboriginal rock art for less |
| 23 August 2019 | AACTA Shorts and Web Fest set to sizzle! Sydney International Art Series now on sale! Last chance to apply - Vivid Light artists Blue Mountains Botanica Bus hits the road Share your Best of the West with new campaign Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill officially opens State of Origin 40th anniversary schedule announced |
| 16 August 2019 | NSW tourism industry breaks records Western Sydney’s newest food precinct Sunrise viewers wake up with Maitland Register for Regional Events Conference Wine tourism ripe for picking Nominations open to recognise event leaders Celebrating creativity in Manly Plan your snow trip to Rainbow Mountain Head for The Hills this September |
| 9 August 2019 | NSW scores another Australian tourism first Australia U-23 to play NZ in two-match series in NSW Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 celebrate Battle of the Mountain Help dad discover New South Wales wine country Take off to Tour de Tweed this weekend Apply for Destination NSW USA Roadshow Royal Hotel in Sofala takes country pub prize |
| 2 August 2019 | NSW flying high with new Qantas partnership Immerse yourself in All Kinds of Natural with a visit to Eurobodalla! Nest in the hills to deliver food and wine thrills Aviation leaders ready to take off at industry summit Relish the coffee and chocolate aromas of Maitland In search of world’s most vivid creatives for 2020 Dragon set to roar at Kennards Hire Rally Jervis Bay’s a whale of a time Applications now open for DNSW South Korea Roadshow |
| 26 July 2019 | Discover the treasures of the NSW Central West T20 ticket value hits Aussie sports fans for six! Rugby League World Cup Nines set for spectacular show CHICAGO Sydney set to razzle dazzle The Freak Show is coming to town Have a gouda time at cheese class NSW First workshops |
| 19 July 2019 | Sydney drives record tourism for regional NSW Five new visitor profile factsheets available Australian Boardriders Battle Series state qualifiers announced Support our Wallaroos to seal two-Test series vs Japan Great Big Adventure Pass launched at Dubbo Digital tips for Broken Hill and Central Darling CIRCA 1928 luxury hotel and spa opens in Albury Tickets now on sale for 2019 Peter Allen Festival Sip, chat & discover - the wine tourism opportunity Gondwana World Choral Festival sings right note Cast announced for La Traviata Handa Opera |
| 12 July 2019 | Queensland’s got the blues as NSW cleans up second series in a row Wallaroos kick-off two-Test series in Newcastle World’s best young voices arrive in Sydney Port Stephens set to swoon Orange welcomes 14th wine festival Rockin’ round the Christmas tree at The Rocks New NSW maze really cuts the mustard 51 acts for Kiama folk festival Central Coast cheese a cut above the rest |
| 5 July 2019 | Muriel’s Wedding open for second season La Traviata returns to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2020 Major prize money to boost country racing and tourism Sir Elton John set to shine in Coffs Harbour - twice! Connectivity across the state Discover Sydney’s ‘Hidden Gems’ Reaching the US LGBTQ+ market BridgeClimb Sydney announces Sunset Sessions Celebrate the French national day at Sofitel Bathurst Winter Festival brings Wonderland to life |
