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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2020 editions are available in the table below.
Previous editions
Insights January - June 2019 | Insights July - December 2019
Insights January - June 2018 | Insights July - December 2018
Insights January - June 2017 | Insights July - December 2017
Insights January - June 2016 | Insights July - December 2016
Most recent editions (January - June 2020)
| Issue | Articles |
|---|---|
| 27 March 2020 | NSW Government backs businesses - billions in tax relief and new job fund Support channels for NSW residents now available Additional social distancing measures Experience NSW in your own home Sydney to host 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup Camp At Home Heroes prepare for Easter NSW NPWS close campgrounds #LoveNSW with your virtual colleagues and friends |
| 25 March 2020 - COVID-19 update | Tourism to benefit from new federal stimulus package Economic support Slow the spread - social distancing measures NSW on show online |
| 20 March 2020 | A message from Destination NSW NSW Government support for businesses Australian Government support for businesses Regional Event Fund will continue to support industry Vivid Sydney 2020 cancelled Other resources |
| 13 March 2020 | Tourism to benefit from new Federal stimulus package Sydney Harbour Bridge shows NSW the love NSW claims nine Tourism Awards Aerotropolis to drive job creation Best Australian music to feature in new Blue Mountains festival Sail into Port Stephens this April NSW wine regions star in new content package Narooma Oyster Festival Coffs hosts National Touch League Newcrest Orange Challenge |
| 6 March 2020 | Coffs Harbour top Aussie town for 2020 Sydney Harbour Bridge moves into the Big Apple New #LoveNSW marketing opportunities for local councils and LTOS NSW strengthens trans-Tasman ties through new partnership NSW cruise season extended - more ships to visit Eden Vale James Kwan 9 to 5 announces Perfect boss Last chance to see Japan Supernatural Buy local at Seasons of New England Jamberoo thanks RFS and SES volunteers Western Sydney Parklands tourism opportunity Surf n Turf supports bushfire appeal Businesses invited to join Taste of Manly |
| 28 February 2020 | It’s Out There campaign shines spotlight on Broken Hill and the Central Darling region #LoveNSW felt far and wide Strengthening trade, tourism, and investment opportunities in India Sydney to celebrate what matters at Mardi Gras Parade Mudgee feels the love with new campaign Dolly sends love to Australian fans La Traviata dances onto Sydney Harbour next month Strong field brings heat to WSL Sydney Surf Pro New Abode Hotel set to open in the NSW South Coast Wildlife feels Return and Earn benefit ICC Sydney announces commitment to 100% NSW wine Mogo Zoo reopens this Sunday Spectrum of the Seas charity cruise to depart from Sydney Wine Australia webinar series underway |
| 21 February 2020 | $1 million fund for regional events now open Let’s #LoveNSW Snowys to host LGNSW Tourism Conference One week to go until Mardi Gras Parade Welcome to the Big Dance! Sydney officially welcomes the T20 World Cup Voyager of the Seas welcome arrival in Eden Business events to turbocharge recovery Blue Mountains Grand Canyon glows by night Hyde Park Barracks heralds new journey through history Tumbafest turns on a show for Snowys |
| 14 February 2020 | NSW feels the love - recovery campaign flying Women’s T20 welcomed to Sydney #Sharethelove in the Southern Highlands Recovery info for small business Flying kangaroo arrives in Orange Rugby lanches major relief aid Snowies MTB Festival underway Swim with the dolphins See world’s best outdoor opera |
| Special Edition: Now’s The Time To Love NSW 8 February 2020 |
NSW Government launches Tourism Recovery Plan Get involved - show the love, share the love #RecoveryWeekend Tourism Recovery Package Get Connected NSW Government resources |
| 7 February 2020 | On the road to #RecoveryWeekend Steve Cox named as Destination NSW CEO Newcastle to host Wallabies v Argentina Coronavirus - Industry Update Take 3 For The Sea - Byron Beach cleanup event Melbourne tram features Frozen NSW Waratahs return to the Hunter Mid North Coast community comes together in feast Tumbarumba Rail Trail set to open in April All set for world’s largest water ski race Better Homes and Gardens to showcase NSW North Coast Western Sydney Airport bridge complete |
| 31 January 2020 | Get connected with NSW visitors Jenolan Caves ready to re-open New gallery to provide boost to Shoalhaven 20 nations surf NSW Mid North Coast Catch 12 hours of racing at Mount Panorama Coronavirus advice for tourism industry Southern Highlands recovery workshops World’s best hockey in Sydney for FIH Pro League Cycle to the finish line in Mudgee Join the excitement of the Sydney 7s Two weeks until Mardi Gras Festival |
| 24 January 2020 | Book a recovery weekend in regional NSW ‘Keep On Camping’ initiative to drive regional tourism Tourism Australia launches $20 million domestic bushfire recovery campaign The tourism and hospitality industry support communities Volunteer for bushfire recovery in NSW National Parks Book your seat to Sydney 7s Batemans Bay encourages Canberra residents to visit with catchy song ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour Take the Newcrest Orange Challenge Surfest is back for 2020 Australia’s first wellness tourism summit to be held in Noosa |
| 17 January 2020 | Much of NSW open for business and ready for visitors Qantas to take off to Byron Bay ‘Hit the road’ - regional products and experiences profiled Whole Bathurst 12 hour field to be showcased in city centre Tamworth Country Music Festival ready to rock and roll Australia Day 2020 encourages unity and community spirit |
| Bushfires Edition 10 January 2020 |
A message from Destination NSW Need emergency and disaster support? Start here $1 billion to rebuild bushfire impacted communities in NSW Small business and tourism impact survey – your response needed Business Council of Australia launches community support initiatives Want to help? Here’s where to donate |
