“The NSW Government has committed a record $21.6 million to the Regional Visitor Economy Fund (RVEF) over three years, to help boost local economies across Regional NSW and contribute to the goal of doubling overnight visitor expenditure to the State by 2020,” Mr Barilaro said.

“Regional tourism is a vital contributor the State’s economy. Last year, Regional NSW received 50.4 million international and domestic overnight and day trip visitors, spending $13.3 billion,” he said.

Shelley Hancock said the NSW Government is growing the State’s visitor economy and these tourism initiatives support this development and are important in encouraging economic growth in our local communities.

“The funding is delivered from the NSW Government’s RVEF to support the next burst of the ‘Unspoilt’ marketing campaign, which is building on the success of the 2014 campaign,” she said.

Gareth Ward said this project encourages people to visit and explore the region’s pristine marine parks, lush bushland and to see some of the State’s most breathtaking scenery for themselves.

“We are getting on with the job of delivering this vital local marketing campaign that will benefit our local residents and tourism operators in Kiama,” he said.

The campaign is funded by the NSW Government with contributions from Local Government Authorities of Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley.

For more information visit destinationnsw.com.au/RVEF

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