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| 16 December 2022 |
Christmas message from the Destination NSW CEO New report forecasts tourism bounce back Destination NSW supports the state’s future event management workforce Destination NSW releases 2021-22 Annual Report Christmas SkyShow for Sydney Funding for Aboriginal business growth Art Gallery expansion attracts 86,000 visits Australian Tourism Awards finalists World Cup special trading extension Destination NSW inks Accor MoU Event bodies prepare to merge Five headlands coastal experience funding FIFA Women’s base camps chosen ICC Sydney celebrates triple win Madagascar The Musical premieres Active Transport Plan for NSW Fast charger second round grants open Reflections delivers $83.2 million to NSW New signs protect NSW wine supply New CEO for Create NSW More cultural events and festivals heading for local streets in 2023 NSW Government invests $200 million to implement flood inquiry recommendations NSW moves one step closer to completely sealed highway network Locals to shape the future of Sydney’s parks Architectual team appointed for Powerhouse Ultimo renewal New harbourside precint gets the green light Sydney Fish Market project reels in tonnes of rubbish NSW National Parks launches photo competition |
| 9 December 2022 | Noel Sydney supports regional NSW businesses Free program to accelerate digital skills in Western Sydney visitor economy Christmas travel boom at Sydney Airport ACCC to monitor airline capacity Latest tourism recovery results 120,000 fee-free TAFE and VET places Campaign to kickstart hospitality careers Vale David Baffsky Live site for World Cup Ballot opens for Pride March Final Rainbow Champions announced Sydney Marathon wins Platinum status NSW joins global Purple Flag program Thredbo Valley Track toolkit released 2022 AACTA Awards winners Winners of the Crown Lands Awards Fixing Western NSW roads Parramatta Light Rail to transform Western Sydney What do you want to see at SXSW Sydney 2023 Storm and flood support update Free disaster preparation and recovery checklists Callan Park revitalisation up and running Have your say on liquor licensing reforms 200th anniversary of AUstralia’s oldest courthouse Work together to reduce visitor litter |
| 2 December 2022 | Open For Lunch kicks off Sydney’s biggest December since 2019 Sydney lights up for Christmas Opening celebrations for Sydney Modern Project $2.5 million funding boost for NSW visitor experience projects Regional Tourism Activation Fund brings 30 projects to life ATEC celebrates 50 years and honours Vice Chair Domestic tourism spending surges Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard NSW triumphs at 2022 HM Awards Busy Christmas for airport and coaches NSW Pro Surf Series returns Live site for Socceroos vs Argentina Have your say: Macleay Master Plan Top spots for Sydney’s NYE fireworks New Aussie ferries for Western Sydney 14 bid wins in two months for BESydney Consultation on tourism price setting New vision for regional NSW Caravan parks grant program information session Applications open for Get NSW Active 2023 Enmore Road to continue rocking longer and later Regional buses in Bathurst and Dubbo to trial contactless payments New fire danger rating system for bushfire season Communities urged to be prepared for summer emergencies Tickets on sale to Seniors Comedy Show NSW puts new twist on The Artful Dodger Major milestone for Sydney’s new harbour tunnel |
| 25 November 2022 | Vivid Sydney triumphs at Australian Event Awards Lifetime Achievement Award for Christine McLoughlin AM NSW economy soars into summer with increased flights to Sydney Destination NSW launches ‘Sydney Side of Summer’ marketing campaign $10 million funding program for caravan parks NSW flood response boosted Sydney’s new airport and Powerhouse unite Work begins on Great Southern Walk Good Food Guide 2023 winners Australian Fashion Laureate recipients First look: Zampatti Powerhouse View the latest ContentED newsletter Iice skating rink for Blue Mountains Sydney shines at ARIA Awards Carmen debuts on Cockatoo Island 2023 Supercards calendar announced International student jobs program Sydney among world’s most accessible cities All aboard for Central Station revamp Free program accelerates digital skills in Western Sydney visitor economy ICC Sydney releases new low-carbon menu New CBD metro station takes shape |
| 18 November 2022 | Destination NSW welcomes new Chair 2022 NSW Tourism Awards winners announced The unexpected travel trends for 2023 Open For Lunch tickets on sale Natural Disaster Quick Tips Guides Domestic visitor nights and spend rise Business travel rebounds International arrivals for September Reforms for late-night economy Sydney Super Cup kicks off T20 World Cup boosts visitor economy Lonely Planet Hot 30 list for 2023 Extended trading hours for World Cup BESydney releases annual report Inbound Strategy Workshops postponed Blue Mountains Explorer back on track Second Blue Plaques nomination round Jobs and Skills Australia launches Get ready for Wine Tourism Grants EV charging network expands Sydney Metro opens Central Walk NSW and Indonesian trade ties strengthened Have your say on review of NSW Retail Leases Act Less than five weeks left to enter National Banksia Sustainability Awards Temporary closure of George Street |
| 11 November 2022 | Less than 100 days until WorldPride 2023 shines on Sydney Nine days of celebrations to mark Art Gallery of NSW building opening ‘The Sydney Side’ films launch Destination NSW board visits Western Sydney Free program accelerates digital skills in Western Sydney Visitor Economy Watch: Visitor Economy Forum highlights NSW Holiday Park of the Year United Cup draw announced Fitch reaffirms NSW Triple-A credit rating0 Net zero a ‘shore’ thing for Sydney berths Watch: National Indigenous Art Fair Orange sparkling wine wins top award NSW reconstruction authority announced Final designs for Rozell Parklands NSW wins Silver at Wanderlust Awards Applications closing soon for 2023 Vivid Sydney Local Business Program Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23) Seller applications closing 15 councils to host major cultural events and festivals Support AusMusic T-Shirt Day More savings, more businesses, better Seniors Card program National park estate continues to grow in NSW |
| 4 November 2022 | Destination NSW launches major campaign with National Parks and Wildlife Service Sizzling summer events for Greater Sydney Aviation Attraction Fund lands third South Korean route Aviation Attraction Fund secures Houston route New WestInvest projects announced HSBC Sydney Sevens returns Webinar: accessible tourism Fans secure FIFA World Cup tickets Business events boom for Newcastle T20 Semi-Final comes to SCG Do Ho Suh Exhibition opens at MCA WSC Awards recognise Western Sydney Tweed Byron hinterland walk Sustainable travel win for Reflections 2022 ICC NSW Wine Awards trophies NSW Wine appoints executive officer Blue Plaques recognise Aboriginal heritage Flood recovery updates Destination Australia registrations open ATEC Meeting Place 2022 tickets $1 million investment hits right notes for regional music School leavers score new skills over summer June public holiday renamed King’s Birthday public holiday Hawaiian hotel group Outrigger to return to Australian market |
| 28 October 2022 | Visitor spending exceeds pre-pandemic levels Visitation boom in regional areas Visitor economy highlights from Federal Budget FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 officials head to Sydney Men and women unite for new tennis event Cinderella opens in Sydney Five-star hotel for Penrith New Virgin Australia campaign New Greater Sydney Parklands board Come Say G’Day captivates travellers Aboriginal Languages Act anniversary Sydney Opera House shines for Diwali Rex returns to profitability Light rail wrapped for T20 World Cup Funding to tackle regional potholes Australian Traveller’s top NSW towns WestInvest funds Wollondilly projects WestInvest revitalises Liverpool Park Bangarra announces 2023 program Historic transfer of Peat Island Celebrity Cruises returns to NSW NSW Tourism Awards tickets on sale Seller applications open for Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 Single-use plastic ban - guide for business NSW supercharges EV rollout Expedition cruising virtual showcase |
| 21 October 2022 | Sydney 2023 Visitor Economy Forum Major events lead visitor economy revival Vivid Sydney Business Program launches Two NSW cities in 2022 Green Destinations Top 100 Say G’day short film and toolkit released Industry welcomes Say G’day campaign New DEIT Secretary announced 2022 HM Awards conferencing finalists Sydney WorldPride flights announced Carmen is coming to Cockatoo Island Stunning new Harbour Bridge restaurant T20 comes to Sydney Cricket Ground Food line-up at Art Gallery of NSW New Hospitality Concierge service Agritourism toolkit released Gucci comes to Powerhouse First queer museum for Sydney BESydney CEO honoured as fellow Moulin Rouge heads to Circular Quay Tourism inquiry commences Storm and flood support toolkit Sculpture by the Sea returns Star Casino licence suspended CLIA environmental report released Next step to protect Wollumbin National Park Free seniors Christmas concerts in Nowra |
| 14 October 2022 | Blockbuster weekend for visitor economy Everest puts NSW on the world racing stage New face of Tourism Australia unveiled Caravan trips return to pre-pandemic levels Art Gallery of NSW unveils Yiribana works Vivid Sydney finalist in Event Awards Webinar: Sydney WorldPride 2023 Long-term visitor arrival boom Capella Lodge named Best Resort Sydney Gateway hits 50 per cent completion New Pier Pavilion at Barangaroo Bathurst 1000 boosts Central West National Park renamed ‘Beowa’ NSW Sustainable Storytellers Transforming Eden’s Snug Cove Qantas reports strong travel demand Calling Aboriginal organisations - NSW Cultural Grants open Further festivals and events funding available to multicultural communities Fencing to commence at newest rewilding site Protecting Port Macquarie and Kempsey koalas World Food Markets for Northern Beaches |
| 7 October 2022 | International cruise passengers return to NSW Biggest FIBA Women’s World Cup in history First community projects announced for WestInvest Fund Destination NSW board meets in Orange Grand Final boosts visitor economy Tickets on sale for 2023 Newcastle 500 ‘Feel New in the Tweed’ campaign launches Deni Ute Muster breaks record New rules to boost agritourism National Meeting of Tourism Ministers Sydney venues voted world’s best bars Sydney’s a hit for ICC T20 World Cup Moulin Rouge heads to Circular Quay $110 million to unlock investment in regional NSW October is Indigenous Business Month Bundanon announces new program Surf’s up as facility funding program opens Interim CEO for Accommodation Association of Australia |
| 30 September 2022 | NSW no.1 for domestic & international travellers Domestic visitor spending increases in NSW Business events video puts Orange in the spotlight Wollongong joins world cycling elite Riders to follow historic UCI course NSW Tourism Awards finalists announced Best NSW wine lists revealed Sydney Opera House 50th anniversary Just For Laughs celebrates 10 years Curtis Stone video series launches Last chance for Stay NSW vouchers Webinar: Vivid Sydney Business Program Sydney Harbour Aboriginal history walk Excitement builds for NRL grand final FIBA Basketball World Cup final fever Deni Ute Muster returns Ironman triumph in Western Sydney Astronautical congress for Sydney Have your say: business events survey Museums of History bill passes New Jetstar CEO announced Vale outback travel legend Bill King An expert’s guide to sailing Carnival Splendor returns to Sydney Disney Down Under launch event Alfresco Restart Rebate claims open for business Funding for Aboriginal communities and organisations T20 World Cup regional roadshow Work commences on employement white paper Weekend Sunrise visits Sydney Information session for National Banksia Sustainability Awards Where is the most popular pub in NSW? Habitat boost for Northern Rivers koalas IHG Hotels & Resorts encourages guests to ‘Stay for Good’ |
| 23 September 2022 | Long weekend turbocharges visitor economy Sydney Airport gears up for school holidays Performance lifts for Qantas Vivid Sydney wins 14 medals at 2022 IFEA Pinnacle Awards Vivid Sydney assets available at Destination NSW Content Library Attendance & visitor spend doubles at ICC Sydney Art Gallery of NSW expansion Inaugural commission for Tank gallery Best NSW restaurants & catering Bathurst Co-op Marketing success Sydney Running Festival success FIBA Basketball World Cup kicks off Waterfront Food and Wine Festival First NSW Blue Plaque installed Deadline extended for EV charger funding ABS releases tourism jobs data New Year’s Eve on Cahill Expressway Bondi Pavilion reopening Funding for major cultural festivals Powerhouse Museum & University of Technology enter partnership Development program for emerging leaders Win-win for international students Flags fly as Surf Life Saving patrols begin |
| 16 September 2022 | Supercharged events calendar boosts NSW visitor economy Destination NSW greets inaugural Bengaluru flight to Sydney Mudgee crowned Australia’s Top Tourism Town NSW leads visitor arrivals Have your say on cross-border costs New CEO for Welcome to Country UCI kicks off in Wollongong Darling Harbour redevelopment Aussies prioritise travel plans $5 million to activate NSW heritage Sydney bars scoop major awards Sydney Running Festival Disney announces first Aussie cruises Australian Cruise Conference success Connect to Country Issue 2 Sip & Savour Festival for Albury South Coast hiring campaign One week to Wanderer Festival Partnering with Gamay Rangers King-sized program announced for Parkes Elvis Festival Macquarie Street East to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Do you operate a website for your small business? Nature cabins open in Blue Mountains National Park |
| 9 September 2022 | Room occupancy rates & revenue rise in NSW AirBnB analysis shows increase in non-urban bookings ICC brings Gadigal Dreaming experience to Darling Harbour New funding for business events in NSW Vale Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Moody’s gives NSW triple-A tick HMAS Adelaide site reopens to divers Budget estimates hearings New festival for Haymarket Six Cities Discussion Paper released ACCC approves Virgin codesharing World Cup comes to Coffs Harbour Jobs for people living with disability Brighter future for NSW transport Fire danger ratings toolkit First Punthill property for regional NSW NYE in Sydney Harbour National Park Rex named Airline of the Year New CBD Metro entrances Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival Tourism Minister visits Central West Business events fact sheet released Hospitality spending surges in NSW Wollongong to host cruise conference Indigenous Tourism Forum NSW volunteers have their say National Parks & Wildlife Service school holiday activities Australian architects shortlisted for Powerhouse Ultimo Design Competition Second jobs fair set for takeoff Capella Hotels & Resorts to open first Australian property Threatened species bouncing back in NSW rewilding sites |
| 2 September 2022 | Summer cruise renaissance for NSW Excitement builds at NSW ports New guide helps NSW businesses capture cruise excursion spending Content Library adds port experiences Australian Cruise Association hosts 2022 Conference Destination NSW launches statewide co-op marketing campaigns Legend of steam leads Heritage Expo Aboriginal Community & Place Program Featherdale celebrates 50 years New COVID-19 rules from 9 September Counting down to T20 in Sydney Key outcomes from Tourism Jobs Summit North Sydney hosts Feast for the Senses Free Sydney All Nighter event Destination Inspiration Event Series Stay NSW & Parents NSW regulations New program to get wine tourism ready Retail spending rises in NSW Weekend Sunrise visits Tweed region Trial late-night precinct for Enmore Sydney Airport welcomes Thai AirAsia X Alfresco Restate Rebate New opportunities to support and harness underwater forests |
| 26 August 2022 | Allianz Stadium opens its doors Industry leaders head to SoundWest Destination NSW welcomes new Destination Networks board directors Duel in the Pool dazzles Sydney Uptown Accelerator Grants closing soon Western Sydney Mountain Bike Hub Phantom of the Opera opening nights Tastes Like Home heads to Paste restaurant New vision for Central Station Restoring world’s most iconic harbour Sign up to our Content Library Reforms for regional marinas Carmen comes to Cockatoo Island NYC update for Sydney WorldPride NRL Grand Final tickets on sale Bankstown’s Gig in the Garden Hunter Valley Wine Show winners Manly Jazz Festival announces program Australia India Business Summit Sydney Airport traffic for July 2022 Sydney Opera House introduces progressive dining experience Entries open for National Banksia Sustainability Awards |
| 19 August 2022 | Aviation Attraction Fund lands extra Tokyo flights for NSW New Aviation Training Facility for Sydney Destination NSW launches content series with Curtis & Lindsay Stone Have your say on Western Sydney Destination Management Plans Aerotropolis gets ready for takeoff Beauty and the Beast comes to Sydney Stellar line-up for Night at the Barracks Rail Trails Bill passes Parliament Duel in the Pool kicks off in Bondi Bays West Stage 1 rezoning NSW casino regulation reforms Wagga Wagga Spring Jam is back HallyuPopFest draws 15,000 fans to Qudos Short-term visitor arrivals for June Celebrating 75 years of Indian independence Room rates rise for Sydney hotels Mundi Mundi Bash draws 8000 fans Atlassian HQ construction $68 million arts and cultural funding Don’t miss out on a Crown Land Award Iconic Freshwater ferries return to Sydney Harbour Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan finalised |
| 12 August 2022 | New artwork puts the ‘feel’ in NSW ‘The Sunrise State’ artwork unveiled at Destination NSW Destination NSW hosts Central River City workshop Growing confidence in business events Destination NSW heads to Australia Marketplace North America EV charging grants webinar Bruno Mars heads to new Allianz Stadium ‘Love the Dilly’ campaign launches New spaces for Barangaroo Stronger country communities fund $40 million to get NSW active Celebrating Port Stephens seafood Duel in the Pool squad finalised Best city & regional restaurants in NSW Paul Hogan named Legend of Australia Cruise season kicks off in Newcastle Hospitality spending continues to rise Madame Butterfly returns to Sydney Harbour Professor Robynne Quiggin appointed to the Trust of Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences AirAsia flying to 120 destinations FlyPelican introduces Bathurst-Sydney flights |
| 5 August 2022 | Funding boost puts regional NSW on the map Ben Franklin appointed Minister for Tourism Destination NSW hosts Western Parklands City Workshop Funding boost puts regional NSW on the map North Coast awards celebrate local heroes Sydney secures Tina Turner musical New cultural museum for Chinatown Central Coast Makers Trail Funding Boost New Cinderalla tickets on sale Funding for Wiradjuri Cultural Centre Full steam ahead for Pyrmon revitalisation Today Show visits Tablelands Trails Improving boating infrastructure Wine & spirit education for South Coast Orange Winter Fire Festival Record attendance at cultural institutions Weekend Sunrise heads to Snowy Mountains Opening celebrations for Allianz Stadium Aboriginal rangers for national parks More biodiversity protected in national park expansion $1.6 millino to support Aboriginal languages New Indigenous Australia course Export market development grants Racing to a better future Coastal implementation grants open Uptown Accelerator now open for applications |
| 29 July 2022 | International trade mission boosts NSW visitor economy India to be Australia’s largest visitor market by 2030 Five new trails celebrate the best of the Southern Tablelands NSW visitor economy businesses recognised on 2022 Best For The World list Blackwattle Bay transformation Extra cheers for the green and gold Shared e-scooter trials roll out $5 million for Orange Conservatorium Free hospitality courses Holiday Parks top travellers’ choice Supercross secured for Newcastle Sydney races to World Marathon status Redfern on track for renewal Blak Markets find new home in The Rocks Natural disaster declared in two additional local government areas |
| 22 July 2022 | Top 4 destinations for domestic travellers to NSW Winners announced at Tourism Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence Blue Mountains to host visitor economy sustainability forum Trade mission to reboot NSW visitor economy Taste of Seafood festivals for NSW Madagascar The Musical FIFA unveils Unity Pitch for World Cup Australia’s best spot for stargazing Wanderer Festival confirms venue Visit Muogamarra Natural Reserve Moama Lights returns to river country 8 weeks to go until 2022 UCI Championships Seller applications open for Australia Marketplace UK & Europe 2022 Hunter Valley event funding Thredbo Environment Week |
| 15 July 2022 | NSW No.1 for international visitors Hospitality spending surges in NSW Aboriginal flag to fly on Harbour Bridge More help for NSW flood victims North Coast Tourism Symposium Sound West announces program Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Upgrade Broke region prepares to reopen Working holiday visa application boom 25 Martin Place precinct opens Joey Mini World Cup heads to Lismore Bankstown Bites is back Successful start to Eden cruise season ICC Sydney scoops international awards Investment in regional arts touring delivers shows across NSW Shoalhaven City Council event support ACCC issues draft determination for Virgin Australia Local arts and culture grants open Nominations open for 2022 Sydney Awards New Tesla charging stations for Griffith Foot and mouth disease alert How AI is revolutionising road maintenance |
| 8 July 2022 | Business events industry rebounds in NSW NSW featured in global business events campaign Growing demand for Aboriginal tourism experiences Dine & Discover delivers billion dollar hospitality boost NSW leads Austraila’s caravan holiday market Information of flood relief Aboriginal cultural space for Sydney COVID-19 border restrictions lifted Celtic & Everton head up Sydney Super Cup School holidays skills to boost hospitality Indigenous Business of the Year announced Rail Trails framework released Seats on sale for Duel in the Pool Famed floral show comes to Sydney Counting down to Phantom of the Opera Hotel opens inside Sydney Airport 100 days T20 Vale Bill Roche NSW Seniors Festival grants now open Aboriginal joint management of National Parks to expand Park’nPay goes live in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens The Giingan Gumbaynggir Cultural Experience is on again Art Gallery of New South Wales partners with Optus |
| 1 July 2022 | NSW secures iconic creative conference South by Southwest Strong signs of NSW visitor economy recovery in latest Visitor Survey results New Destination Network structure goes live National Indigenous Art Fair launches NAIDOC Week Alfresco dining measures extended Funding to build business cases Staying COVID-19 safe these winter holidays Celebrating NSW in Paris Waranara First Nations tours return Winter holiday fun in the regions NRMA Ocean Beach & Darkinjung MoU Free hospitality courses extended Surf clubs catch $3 million funding wave Sunrise visits Bathurst & Goulburn Help shape the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage System $6 million available for local community groups Local business projects set to drive regional growth NSW Government connects newcomers with opportunities in Regional NSW NSW Government invests in Aboriginal koala conservation 2021 Census results revealed Free flu shots for all extended to 17 July |
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