Tourism and Events Industry News
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Most recent editions (January - June 2019)
| Issue | Articles |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 28 June 2019 | More to explore in Moree PieFest wraps up a month-long celebration Just over a week until State of Origin decider Inbound Strategy Workshops, Mudgee & Orange Black Tie and Gumboot Truffle Hunt returns Focus on Greater China 2019 to be held in NSW Wine and dine at the Archibald National Indigenous Art Fair Winterlight in Parramatta |
| 21 June 2019 | NSW international visitation smashes $11 billion record Bumper weekend of rugby league for Sydney Vivid Sydney up-close for a handful of lucky winners Fan-fave Rally Australia Super Special Stage back Catch last Sydney weeks of Charlie Enter the NSW Tourism Awards Vote for the best country pub New bus service from Broken Hill Ideal time to hit the ski slopes Love Sea Food Tastes festival |
| 14 June 2019 | Long weekend record attendance at Vivid Sydney NSW suppliers present at inaugural Focus on Japan Clash of cultures to light up Leichhardt Pacific Test Invitational Chicago musical ticket pre-sale heating up Taipei given a taste of NSW New Three Sisters hike to support UNICEF NSW tourism suppliers impress UK and Europe Husk Farm Distillery now open in Tweed Valley Merivale to expand in ivy laneway precinct |
| 7 June 2019 | Lights, camera, action - Sydney film festival now screening! Sydney 7s set to head west The cold never bothered me anyway - NSW welcomes best snowfall in 20 years! More tourists to choose Maitland thanks to NSW Government funding Merimbula Jazz Festival in full swing Venues revealed for 2020 hockey championships Sydney Airport launces new assistance service |
| 31 May 2019 | Global game changers in town for Vivid Sydney Pie-partisan launch at Parliament House Billy Elliot actors announced Rock ’n’ roll comedy to close Sydney Film Festival Beach to bush rugby in Orange Final Charlie tickets now on sale World’s finest choirs coming to Sydney Watch whales from NSW parks Prepare for a new era in wellness Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! |
| 24 May 2019 | Sydney secures Hamilton Lights ON! It’s time to shine for Vivid Sydney 2019 Not your usual getaway in Penrith Investing in the local faces of tourism Don’t miss Saturday Night Fever Sydney First Inbound Strategy Workshop Sydney Airport launches new assistance service Central NSW Discovery Passport Enjoy The Art of Lunch South Coast Food and Wine Festival |
| 17 May 2019 | One week to go until Lights On New England bathed in golden glow this Autumn Diverisity the focus of new Western Sydney tourism video Mercedes-Benz Fashion enters ‘weekend edition’ Vanfest deemed a huge success New tickets on sale for Muriel’s Wedding Warm up with Pie Time Visit Western Sydney Parklands Enter the Regional Tourism Awards |
| 10 May 2019 | Vantage points at Vivid Sydney 2019 Local athlete wins IRONMAN Australia Sydney Film Festival full program Banksia Ignite Vivid speakers revealed Sydney the centre of global health Deni Ute Muster celebrates 21 years Corroboree West applications open Be good to your ‘Mama’ Archibald art finalists Cold front brings snow to Thredbo The Star’s dazzling re-do Enjoy fresh Hawkesbury food |
| 3 May 2019 | More visitors to love the lake for longer Sydney Opera House Sails to dance with local flora during Vivid Extend the weekend in Orange Wings Over Illawarra takes off this weekend World premiere of Palm Beach movie to open SFF Eco-concious villas open on NSW North Coast Winter just as unspoilt as summer LGNSW looking for 2020 conference host Caravan camping show paradise for adventurers Step back in time at Heritage Trades Trail Sydneysiders to get a taste of regional NSW Celebrate mum with a Sydney Harbour cruise |
| 26 April 2019 | Make May the time to visit Tweed Calling all foodies! Harvest Autumn Fair to showcase finest fare Nations locked-in for Rugby League World Cup 9s Qween’s Ball rolls out royal line-up Handa Opera 2019 the most successful yet Warm up this winter in the Blue Mountains Experinece the wonder of Shoalhaven’s art and culture trails 20,000 lives saved thanks to reptile park |
| 18 April 2019 | Enjoy an egg-cellent Easter in NSW Top things to taste at the Royal Easter Show Sail Port Stephens 2019 comes to a close Better Homes and Gardens explores NSW IRONMAN Australia set for record breaking year U15s Australian Hockey Championships 2019 Wine Media Conference in Hunter Valley L’Etape takes out top score at national awards Moree set to swoon visitors with BAMM Art Fair Australian Reptile Park Zooperheroes school holidays Hunter Valley Food and Wine Festival Broken Hill Outback Resort showcases new cabin |
| 12 April 2019 | NSW shines with international exposure at Australian Tourism Exchange New content showcases NSW Aboriginal Cultural Tours to the world Royal Easter Show kicks off Tickets on sale for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sail Port Stephens sets off for 2019 Roald Dahl’s Imaginormous Challenge - closing soon Escape to Yass Valley this autumn Blue Mountains preparing for Ultra-Trail Mayfield Garden Autumn Festival |
| 5 April 2019 | Stuart Ayres MP appointed Tourism Minister 50 days until Vivid Sydney NSW edges $11 billion record in international visitor spend Wings over Illawarra set to take off MEA Conference heading to the Hunter Valley Saturday Night Fever hits the stage Sneak peek of 2019 Sydney Film Festival FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy visits Sydney Byron Bay hosts Down Under Answers symposium New China Eastern Airlines flight lands in Sydney NSW Tourism Award nominations open TAFE float wins best design at Mardi Gras |
| 29 March 2019 | Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia preliminary schedule released - NSW designers feature on international platform Rugby League champions charge to Leichhardt for Pacific Test Sydney Weekender episode showcases the remarkable Riverina Tripadvisor names Sydney best Australian Destination Tickets on sale for Women’s State of Origin Albury tourism workshops Vivid Sydney cruises now on sale Calling young Jedis for school holiday program Applications open for North American Australia Marketplace 2019 Sculpture at Scenic World just three weeks away Cobar’s Grey Mardi Gras |
| 15 March 2019 | West Side Story on Sydney Harbour breaking box office records Regional NSW broadcast into thousands of Aussie homes Vissla Sydney Surf Pro to hit waves at Manly Sean Haylan appointed General Manager of Destination Southern NSW Lightning Ridge Opal Museum to be built 2019 VANFEST lineup revealed The ultimate weekend in Western Sydney The End festival returns Applications open for Focus on Japan Workshop Aussies claim Volleyfest gold in Manly Wings over Illawarra to feature top race pilot Under Western Skies event in Dubbo this weekend Jazz on the Bay on Sydney Harbour Tour Central West with bushranger twist |
| 8 March 2019 | Volleyball Australia’s Annual Volleyfest returns to Manly 41st Sydney Mardi Gras festival dazzles in 2019 AIME 2019 heralded a major success Sneak peek: Saturday Night Fever rehearsals Kookaburras celebrate win against Spain in hockey Southern Highlands ‘Pie Time’ wins big New England motorcycle event secured Armidale tourism workshops Third and final Rüfüs Du Sol show Call for Vivid Sydney Project Director 2020-21 Snowies Food and Wine Festival Dubbo to host Regional Events Conference Goulburn is blooming |
| 28 February 2019 | Another World Cup secured for Regional NSW Rüfüs Du Sol confirmed for Vivid Sydney 2019 Kangaroos to face Kiwis in Wollongong Three-year deal keeps Bodyboard Pro in Kiama NSW Government supports Albury Gold Cup NSW Government secures 2020 Rowing Regatta for Western Sydney Wallaroos to play historic test series against Japan New signage to draw attention to ‘bypassed’ country towns Manly awarded Trip Advisor’s number one beach $10.4 million for Jenolan Caves New art, science and technology festival for Wollongong Mudgee region wins swag of awards Autumn festival ‘A Day in the Orchard’ Wine Australia releases 2019 workshops A piece of Sydney’s history secured for the people Deni Ute Muster’s 21st birthday party on the plains Historic moment for National Arts School |
| 22 February 2019 | Kelly Slater heading to Sydney for world class waves New Riverina campaign highlights local experiences The Cure - Disintegration 30th Anniversary announced as first Vivid LIVE 2019 New appointments to ensure continued tourism growth in Outback NSW AIME trade show showcases Regional NSW destinations for events Bankwest Stadium to host free community open day Local Government NSW Tourism Conference Second Semi Permanent line up announced Applications open for regional NSW scholarships - Diploma of Event Management Taste Riverina coming soon to Canberra Handmade A little bit of the Italian good life in Broke |
| 15 February 2019 | Internationals for Surfest Newcastle Australia Destination NSW hosts Chinese industry Dedicated accessible performance of West Side Story on Sydney Harbour Gondwana Choir program and tickets on sale Parramasala returns to Parramatta New corporate website for Southern Highlands Tourism Local Government NSW Tourism Conference Reflections Holiday Park new firefighting infrastructure |
| 8 February 2019 | Statewide tourism approach set to help deliver 2030 industry targets Some of the best romantic experiences in NSW perfect for Valentine’s Day Ultimate MultiSport Festival set to showcase The Snowy Mountains Campaign reveals more to the Snowies than snow Australian Ladies Classic Bonville returns to Coffs Coast Applications for DNSW United Kingdom & Europe Roadshow open Cattle property to become NSW National Park Two giraffe calves born in Dubbo Directorship opportunity Tenterfield’s 10th Bavarian Festival |
| 1 February 2019 | Excitement builds for T20 World Cup HSBC Sydney 7s now underway in Western Sydney Sydney welcomes the Lunar New Year Newcastle’s Surfest kicks off this weekend Cast announced for West Side Story on Sydney Harbour Liqui-moly Bathurst 12 hour endurance race underway Taronga Zoo awarded six-star environmental rating Destination NSW members honoured on Australia Day Scenic World celebrates Year of the Pig |
| 25 January 2019 | Disney’s Frozen Musical to premiere in Sydney Three NSW towns in Wotif’s Top 10 $1.5 boost to Sydney and NSW night-time economy Where to celebrate Australia Day this weekend $15.97 million boost for Illawarra Regional Airport Accor paints the town rainbow for Mardi Gras Destination Southern NSW seeking a new GM NSW Tourism Awards expression of interest Minnamurra walking track reopens New CEO of Carriageworks wanted Multicultural NSW celebrating diversity event grants General Manager, Communications role at Destination NSW |
| 18 January 2019 | Countdown to Australia Day 2019 Head to Regional NSW this school holidays Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth kicks off this weekend Applications for diversity grants for events open Orange F.O.O.D week signature event tickets Merimbula inbound workshops New Snowy Mountains helicopter adventure Exciting developments at Australian Reptile Park Hunter Restaurant Muse Pop-up in Sydney Mudgee to Dubbo on demand Dubbo named Australia’s ninth best town Guyra’s biggest event kicks off |
| 11 January 2019 | International and domestic visitors choose NSW Elvis and Blue Suede Express trains bound for Parkes Sydney secures tennis ATP Cup finals Snowies to host multisport extravaganza in Feb 2019 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory now on show Beat the post-holiday blues with a NSW escape Renewal for Hyde Park Barracks Museum Plan your prehistoric adventure now Summer sensory walk at Dharawal National Park |
