Parramatta to be a major player in 2013 Sydney Festival (NSW)
22 October 2012People living in Western Sydney won't have to travel into the CBD to experience the Sydney Festival or its popular Spiegeltent (entertainment tent) in the New Year.
Read more about Parramatta to be a major player in 2013 Sydney Festival (NSW)Hunter Valley number one wine region in Australasia
22 October 2012The Hunter Valley has been recognized as one of the finest wine districts in the world with the region winning a major award, Minister for Tourism and Major Events and Member for Upper Hunter, George Souris, said today.
Read more about Hunter Valley number one wine region in AustralasiaDestination NSW Expands North Asia Presence
18 October 2012Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase, announced today her agency would be making an increased investment in generating tourism numbers from key markets within North Asia, principally Greater China and Korea.
Read more about Destination NSW Expands North Asia PresenceSydney wins another award
18 October 2012Sydney has again been voted one of the world's best cities in the Condé Nast Traveler USA Reader's Choice Awards, announced in New York today.
Read more about Sydney wins another awardNSW tourism drives business growth
18 October 2012The Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, congratulated the NSW tourism industry on significant increases in visitation and overnight stays, following results from the latest National Visitor Tourism Survey.
Read more about NSW tourism drives business growthMercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia Unveils Strategic Plans for 2013
18 October 2012The Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, congratulated the NSW tourism industry on significant increases in visitation and overnight stays, following results from the latest National Visitor Tourism Survey.
Read more about Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia Unveils Strategic Plans for 2013Finalists announced for 2012 NSW Tourism Awards
10 October 2012Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today congratulated the finalists of the 2012 NSW Tourism Awards.
Read more about Finalists announced for 2012 NSW Tourism AwardsVivid Sydney seeks global designs for Vivid Light 2013
9 October 2012The Southern Hemisphere's biggest annual celebration of light, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney, is calling for Expressions of Interest from Australian and international creative practitioners for Vivid Light, the lighting centrepiece of this 'must see' global event, which next takes place from 24 May - 10 June 2013.
Read more about Vivid Sydney seeks global designs for Vivid Light 2013Sydney Sixers and NSW Government partner to promote international tourism
2 October 2012NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, has announced Australia's champion big bash cricket team, the Sydney Sixers, will promote their city and NSW when they take on the world's best T20 teams in South Africa later this month.
Read more about Sydney Sixers and NSW Government partner to promote international tourismRally Australia returns to Coffs Harbour
2 October 2012Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, together with local Member Andrew Fraser, has announced that NSW has secured Rally Australia - a round of the FIA World Rally Championship - for the Coffs Harbour Coast from 12-15 September next year.
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