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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2018 editions are available in the table below.
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| Issue | Articles |
|---|---|
| 15 June 2018 | Final nights to see the lights Tutankhamun to star in revamped museum New workshops and webcasts on offer Price cut for caravan registration Sydney scores a musical trifecta World first for golfers with a disability New contract for tourism activities on the Sydney Harbour Bridge A touch of Arnhem Land in Bega |
| 8 June 2018 | Snowy Mountains to host Trail Run finale Herbarium to make NSW leader in plant sciences Vivid Sydney on show in new souvenir book Short term holiday letting plan a win-win Sydney Film Festival begins Vivid Sydney welcomes paralympian Kurt Fearnley Orange Regional Gallery expansion announced Transformed Sails Port Macquarie unveiled Aviation leaders fly into Sydney Funding for multicultural events Applications open for DNSW Japan Roadshow Latest reports on food and wine tourism |
| 1 June 2018 | Vivid Light Walk shines brighter than ever New major event for Western Sydney $7.6 million for state of the art gallery in Clarence Valley NSW welcomes corporate record breakers Tickets on sale for Bledisloe Cup New dining destination for Central Coast TAFE NSW launches Skills for Business initiative Vivid Sydney teams up with Amazon Alexa Sails Port Macquarie unveils new space Sydney 7s moves to Western Sydney Pitch perfect funding for Mid North Coast |
| 25 May 2018 | It’s Lights ON! For Vivid Sydney Southern Highlands to host Wine Awards Country and Outback NSW launches DMP James Cameron: Challenging the Deep exhibition opening Rachel Ward’s Palm Beach to commence production Later trading for Vivid Sydney and sports events Green light for Walsh Bay Arts Precinct NSW Multicultural Children’s Festival Taste of Manly on this weekend Good Design showcase during Vivid Sydney DNSW appoints new General Manager Marketing Applications open for DNSW South East Asia Roadshow Destination NSW Privacy Policy changes |
| 18 May 2018 | Vivid Sydney shines a light on the natural world Rex Community Fare for Orange AUS-X Open returns to Western Sydney Flood recovery campaign tempts NSW North Coast visitors Battle Recharge brings cyclists to the scenic Tweed Valley Vivid Ideas events selling fast ICC named Australia’s best public building New suites open in Penrith Sheraton on the Park’s $40 million makeover New VIP experiences and kids zone for AnnanRoma 2018 Good Design Award winners announced Mercedes-Benz Fashion Weekend Edition returns Centennial Parklands wins two State awards |
| 11 May 2018 | Vivid Sydney’s inclusive family fun area Tilba Lake Pods open on South Coast L’Étape Australia wins big at MEA Awards Spirit of Fun lights up Luna Park National Indigenous NAIDOC Art Fair returns to Sydney Sydney still the place to do business Harbour city to host 3×3 basketball Dubbo and Moree to feature in RFDS broadcast Sydney Film Festival program announced Art gallery with a view at Killalea Fashion takes centre stage for MBFWA Southern Highlands to host Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Domestic caravan and camping travel to NSW |
| 4 May 2018 | STAR WARS™ Identities: The Exhibition in Sydney Ironman Australia to stay in Port Macquarie Hiatus Kaiyote join Vivid Music line-up Hunter to host A-League fans Powerhouse Museum coming to Parramatta ‘Sydneyporeans’ campaign wins MARKies Awards Economic contribution of tourism to NSW Reigning Men exhibition now open Captain Cook’s landing to be recognised for 250th anniversary Whale watching season underway in NSW Family favourite NSW holiday parks rebranded DNSW appoints new Business Development Manager |
| 27 April 2018 | Four weeks to glow until Vivid Sydney Jenolan Caves to receive $8.5 million facelift Sydney awarded best LGBTQI destination Kiwi comedy to open Sydney Film Festival Bowral Classic returns to historic town Blackmores Sydney Running Festival registrations open Cooper Cronk tempts fans to Sydney for Origin weekend Register now for WYSE Exchange Better Homes and Gardens to feature Coffs Coast Newcastle 500 Community Fun Day tomorrow New Vibe hotel for North Sydney |
| 20 April 2018 | Multi-million dollar boost for Kosciuszko NSW secures AACTA Awards until 2020 Women’s State of Origin tickets on sale Aussie product showcased at ATE 2018 Sydney Film Festival has bright future in NSW Bollywood Superstar Parineeti Chopra in NSW Rennie Adams to delight crowds at Moree Races All eyes on Wollongong for the Fed Cup Outdoor art in Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands State heritage listing for Hadley Park It’s Pie Time in the Southern Highlands Sydney Weekender sneak peek |
| 13 April 2018 | $300,000 boost to regional NSW business events Stosur and Barty lead Australian Fed Cup side Trundle ABBA Festival returns The world’s best bodyboarders are coming to Kiama Indian Pacific pulls into Blue Mountains Parkes Aero Spectacular this weekend Sydney Olympic Park holiday fun New Air NZ flights to Sydney Applications sought for NPWS Advisory Committees New DNSW board members appointed Bathurst celebrates history at Heritage Trades Trail |
| 6 April 2018 | L’Étape Australia strengthens for third edition Destination Sydney Surrounds South releases Destination Management Plan Port to Port MTB in Newcastle Taste Riverina expands into year-long calendar of events Sydney to host 15,000 business technology leaders NSW wins at MEA Industry Awards Destination Country and Outback release draft DMP Sculptures in the Garden kicks off in Wollongong Wimble’s Wayzgoose at Neram Rainforest Rangers at Illawarra Fly Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival |
| 29 March 2018 | NSW first to top 100 million overnight visitors Tourism support package for Tathra Refurbished Byron Bay YHA fit for ‘flash-packers’ New lion exhibit the pride of Taronga Visitors to Sydney spoilt for events this Easter Long Weekend Celebrating 50 years of the Supershow Sydney’s Paramount Hotel set to open Important gift voucher changes School holiday fun at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium Cultural festival ‘The End’ is back Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund open Unspoilt workshop held at DNSW State heritage listing for Brett Whiteley’s house |
| 23 March 2018 | Vivid Sydney 2018 festival program annouced Hop on down to the Easter Show Newcastle 500 Community Fun Day announced Sydney seizes top spot in TripAdvisor Awards CAMILLA to close MBFWA this year Delegates heading to Tweed for tourism conference Handa Opera opens on Sydney Harbour Visiting Western Sydney made easier Coffs Harbour to host young footballers Destination NSW and Qantas campaign wins silver Sydney Airport wins global award Nightcap Ridge receives NSW Government grant Bathurst 12 Hour dates for 2019 NSW Tourism Awards entrant workshops New fund to boost business events Spotlight on the Hunter Seasonal produce showcase in Orange Eat your words at Goulburn Reader Writer Festival Art workshops launch in Mudgee region Riverina Murray set for tourism boost Editor’s note |
| 16 March 2018 | Record results for NSW Sydney secures golden ticket Indian visitor boom for NSW James Cameron exhibition set for Sydney Northern Rivers holiday hotspots Eco huts opening up a whole new world North Coast launches Destination Management Plan Countdown to Parkes Aero Spectacular Follow your tastebuds to Mudgee New ferry to Sydney Fish Market Credit card use on ferries and light rail Four Winds Music Festival returns Enter the 2018 Regional Tourism Awards New resort for Batemans Bay |
| 9 March 2018 | NSW to feature on Sydney Weekender Sydney International Art Series unveiled An Autumn of magical culture in Sydney Enter the 2018 Tourism Awards Moree on a Plate food festival Apply for NSW Creative Awards Celebrate at Parramasala Arts and culture summit planned Head to the Camden Show |
| 2 March 2018 | The Snowy Mountains offers so much more NSW to welcome more flights from Hong Kong Thousands expected for Mardi Gras parade NSW wins 11 Australian Tourism Awards Additional $100 million for regional sport Surfing Vissla finals this weekend Seal Rocks Holiday Park renovation complete The Darling recognised in Forbes Travel Guide Felix Hotel opens at Sydney Airport Women’s NSW Golf Open underway New Broken Hill tourism resources Country music rocking the farm New Armidale Art Museum display Take a walk along the South Coast Attention nature tourism businesses! Travelling Film Festival |
| 23 February 2018 | Manly set for blockbuster surfing competition Spotlight on NSW at Australia’s largest events expo Lismore hits a home run thanks to NSW Government funding Applications open for Incubator Event Fund NSW regional partnership with MEA World’s best women golfers tee off in Bonville Lockout exemption for Mardi Gras Bannisters to open in Port Stephens Data Warehouse workshop in Kiama New Sydney bush trail opens Canoe crews compete in Sydney ICC’s first year is a great success |
| 16 February 2018 | Super League NSW Tour comes to Sydney Growing Chinese tourism in NSW Top surfers head home for NSW events Top skater Tony Hawk arrives in Sydney Novotel Darling Square opens Destination NSW celebrates the Year of the Dog New luxury hotel for regional NSW Sydney Opera House updates function space Free youth music event returns to Goulburn Lunar New Year at Scenic World It’s tomato time in Sydney Sculptures for Lunar New Year Snowy Mountains Music Festival Jersey Boys ensemble cast Vale Brian Longbottom |
| 9 February 2018 | Medieval masterpiece on display in Sydney Lord Howe Island stars on Vanity Fair cover Royal Botanic Garden Sydney unveils new digital experience UK Super League teams arrive in Sydney New home of thoroughbred racing NSW’s iconic Palm Beach to start in new movie NSW Pro Surf Series hits Boomerang Beach 2018 Parramasala program annouced The Snowy Mountains on Weekend Sunrise Join the UK and Europe Roadshow New Evita ticket release Venues open late nights for Sydney International Art Series New cruise ship to call Sydney home Northern Rivers Rail Trail funding New report on youth travel |
| 2 February 2018 | Surf’s up on the Tweed Coast Mount Panorama hums for bumper crowd New Tianjin Airlines’ route to Sydney World Twenty20 fund boosts interest in cricket May Gibbs honoured by Sydney ferry naming Opera Australia to debut Chinese Surtitles at the Sydney Opera House Opal cards on private ferries Biggest camping holiday expo Register for LGNSW Conference Mandarin magic at Madame Tussauds Orange gets a taste of Europe Visitors love Centennial Park |
| 25 January 2018 | Pinetrees lodge tops Tripadvisor best hotel list Celebrate Australia Day in Sydney Muriel’s Wedding the Musical to return Sydney welcomes new flights from Houston New heritage train tour to the Riverina Sydney welcomes Sevens superstars New airline route for Newcastle Book now for tourism forum Queen’s Baton Relay visits NSW |
| 19 January 2018 | Celebrate Australia Day in NSW Tamworth celebrates country music Get tickets to the HSBC Rugby 7s Tourism boost for Hawkesbury region Blue Mountains welcomes the 1920s Flight check-in at cruise terminal Upgrades at Mercure Penrith The 24th Thredbo Blues Festival Albury welcomes Deaf Games Orange F.O.O.D Week tickets Vale Malcolm Wallis |
| 12 January 2018 | Cher to headline party at Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Elvis express train bound for Parkes Curio Collection Hotel opens in Sydney Thrilling Fast4 Tennis showdown British Rugby League Giants to play in NSW Sydney Opera House lights up for ashes win NSW Government signs deal with Webjet More flights between Sydney & Orange Illawarra Folk Festival returns Rex and Parkes partnership |
