Boom in NSW Caravanning and Camping Holidays
8 January 2013Camping and caravanning has reached record rates in NSW and the industry should be congratulated for promoting a strong holiday season, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, said today.
Read more about Boom in NSW Caravanning and Camping HolidaysSydney Festival set for a great summer
2 January 2013Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, is encouraging the public to take advantage of the opening day of the 2013 Sydney Festival on Saturday marked by a series of free events in Hyde Park, Darling Harbour and The Domain.
Read more about Sydney Festival set for a great summerVisitor Economy Taskforce Report
18 December 2012Destination NSW today welcomed the NSW Government's response to the Visitor Economy Taskforce (VET) Report.
Read more about Visitor Economy Taskforce ReportFunding boost for regional events
18 December 2012The Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced the successful regional events that have received grants under the 2013 round of the NSW Regional Flagship Events program.
Read more about Funding boost for regional eventsNew GM Communications for Destination NSW
18 December 2012Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase announced today that Ms Tanya Bowes will be joining the DNSW team in January in the new role of General Manager, Communications.
Read more about New GM Communications for Destination NSWNSW stadia strategy to grow major events and tourism
17 December 2012Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, today announced a new stadia strategy which will help guide future development, planning and investment in NSW major sporting venues.
Read more about NSW stadia strategy to grow major events and tourismSydney scores Manchester United
10 December 2012Premier Barry O'Farrell today announced Sydney had beaten interstate competitors to stage an Australian exclusive match between English Premier League giants Manchester United and an All Stars team at ANZ Stadium in 2013.
Read more about Sydney scores Manchester UnitedAmbassador Theatre Group coming to Sydney
30 November 2012Premier Barry O'Farrell and Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts George Souris today announced internationally-renowned theatre producers the Ambassador Theatre Group would be establishing a regional headquarters in Sydney.
Read more about Ambassador Theatre Group coming to SydneyNSW launches major China tourism strategy
30 November 2012Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today launched the China Tourism Strategy 2012-2020, a plan to greatly increase tourism from China in order to double visitor expenditure to the State by 2020.
Read more about NSW launches major China tourism strategySydney Telstra 500 V8 Supercar Series enters new era
28 November 2012Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today welcomed the Holden and Ford team drivers to Sydney, for the 2012 Telstra 500 V8 Supercar Grand Final Championship and announced that this year's Telstra 500 series would be the last race exclusively between Holden and Ford.
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