Tourism and Events Industry News
Destination NSW’s industry bulletin, Insights, is distributed to more than 3,000 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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July 2021 editions onward are available in the table below.
Previous editions
Insights January - June 2020 | Insights July - December 2020
Insights January - June 2019 | Insights July - December 2019
Insights January - June 2018 | Insights July - December 2018
Most recent editions (July - December 2021)
| Issue | Articles |
|---|---|
| 30 July 2021 | Major JobSaver boost to expand COVID-19 support Restrictions extended, vaccines ramped up and NSW Police boost compliance measures Commonwealth Government boosts Indigenous tourism sector Free advice for businesses affected by lockdown COVID-19 disaster payments increased for individuals An extra $7 million to support regional arts and entertainment Western Sydney Airport Metro gets green light Digital health pass will be the ticket to fly for Qantas and Jetstar flights New Director for the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) Sydney WorldPride 2023 appoints CEO Local government elections postponed Mundi Mundi Bash postponed to April 2022 Council rates relief for bushfire victims extended for another six months |
| 23 July 2021 | State’s visitor economy primed to drive future demand with NSW Government support Smart Places funding available for communities Providoor expands to New South Wales Payroll tax reductions and deferrals to support businesses New content showcasing North Coast regions Delivering more live music for Australian communities Vision Walks Byron Bay’s new virtual offering Destination North Coast Business Accelerator & Mentoring Program Workshops inspire women to run for local government elections Applications open for inaugural Sydney Awards Business Connect available to support businesses |
| 20 July 2021 | Accelerated 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant now open New restrictions for Greater Sydney in fight against COVID-19 - plus two vaccination hubs open Increased compliance operations for COVID-Safe workplaces Head of new Regional Housing Taskforce named |
| 16 July 2021 | Vivid Sydney rescheduled to September – October Vital support for NSW visitor economy Support for commercial tenants and landlords under COVID-19 fighting fund Wallabies confirm 2021 domestic Test schedule for eToro Rugby Championship More funding support for coastal councils now available Online portal speeds up planning in NSW Hunter Valley Zoo joins Featherdale Wildlife Park and Mogo Zoo New CEO to join AFTA Night sky dive now available in Byron Get the latest from the Neon Grid |
| 14 July 2021 | COVID-19 fighting fund to protect businesses, save jobs and support NSW through lockdown Lockdown extended for Greater Sydney and new requirements for COVID-19 testing Support package backs NSW businesses Key components of the 2021 COVID-19 package Visitor economy stakeholders welcome vital support Lockdown lifeline: Mental health support package for NSW Grant programs here to help residents and the community |
| 9 July 2021 | Restrictions tightened and extended plus covid check-in mandatory from Monday New online home for natural disaster support NSW Government welcomes banking industry support for businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19 Newcastle to host Ampol State of Origin III Latest infrastructure grants funding open New grants empower Aboriginal businesses and employees Asia-Pacific’s leading pathologists to meet in Sydney Mice plague household and small business rebates now available online Support available for new Dubbo event organisers Applications still open for event management scholarship program NSW Tourism Award nominations close today Condobolin reaches for the stars with Condo Skyfest Miima Warrabinya |
| 2 July 2021 | Covid check-in mandate expanded Have your say on the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct Construction begins on Australia’s largest bike hub Businesses encouraged to share stories with Destination NSW $283 million for NSW bushfire recovery projects Emerging artists shortlisted for the Incubator NSW Theatre Fellowship Bangalay Dining on track for a Hat Mass vaccination rollout boost Rex secures two additional Boeing 737-800NGs Accommodation Association GM steps down Overseas agricultural workers hotel quarantine subsidy extended Registrations open for the Australian Regional Tourism Convention Byron Bay’s iconic watering hole sells Community tennis benefits from ATP Cup Legacy Fund |
