Archived Media Releases

NSW serves up a smorgasbord of major sporting events this summer

26 December 2017

NSW will reinforce its position as Australia’s home of major events when the State hosts more than 20 major events, involving ten individual disciplines, in a summer calendar full of sporting excitement.

Read more about NSW serves up a smorgasbord of major sporting events this summer

Lismore to host 2018 Men’s Masters Australian Hockey Championships

13 December 2017

More than 1,800 participants will make their way to Lismore in September 2018 for the Men’s Masters Australian Championships, Member for Lismore Thomas George announced today.

Read more about Lismore to host 2018 Men’s Masters Australian Hockey Championships

NSW banks billions from international tourism

12 December 2017

NSW continues to lead the nation in attracting overseas visitors and the tourist dollar, according to new figures released today by Tourism Research Australia.

Read more about NSW banks billions from international tourism

International Women’s Golf returns to regional NSW

11 December 2017

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and the Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser today announced Coffs Harbour will host two major international women’s golf events in 2018.

Read more about International Women’s Golf returns to regional NSW

Premier spruiks tourism for NSW in China

6 December 2017

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has signed a new two year deal with southern China’s largest travel agency while on a trade mission to China.

Read more about Premier spruiks tourism for NSW in China

Sydney makes World’s Best Destinations List

29 November 2017

It’s official – Sydney is one of the best places to visit in the world, according to global travel magazine, National Geographic Traveler, which today revealed its hotly anticipated ‘Best of the World’ list of 21 unmissable global destinations for 2018.

Read more about Sydney makes World’s Best Destinations List

Newcastle in pole position for Supercars race

23 November 2017

Newcastle will take centre stage this weekend as the Coates Hire Newcastle 500, the final race of the 2017 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, zooms into town.

Read more about Newcastle in pole position for Supercars race

Tourism industry shines at state awards

17 November 2017

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall praised the winners of the 2017 NSW Tourism Awards during a gala ceremony held at the International Convention Centre Sydney last night.

Read more about Tourism industry shines at state awards

Five NSW Music events worth making a song and dance about

1 November 2017

NSW’s music scene will hit a high note over the next three months with a jam-packed calendar of music events and festivals taking place across the State. Be it rock, pop, DJ’s, country music or Elvis, there is something for all music fans and Destination NSW is encouraging gig-lovers to start planning their trip to these events now.

Read more about Five NSW Music events worth making a song and dance about

NSW tourism operators to showcase Sydney and rural and regional NSW in China

30 October 2017

A delegation of 21 of the State’s tourism operators have travelled to China to showcase Sydney and rural and regional NSW to more than 150 travel trade representatives this week in Shanghai.

Read more about NSW tourism operators to showcase Sydney and rural and regional NSW in China