Archived Media Releases

Destination NSW appoints Regional Manager New Zealand

6 September 2012

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Chipchase, today announced the appointment of Wayne Deed as the new Regional Manager, New Zealand.

Read more about Destination NSW appoints Regional Manager New Zealand

NSW Visitor Economy Taskforce report

10 August 2012

The NSW Government's plan to double overnight visitor expenditure to NSW by 2020 is ambitious but achievable, the final report of the Visitor Economy Taskforce has found.

Read more about NSW Visitor Economy Taskforce report

Minister Welcomes Tourism Recovery

31 July 2012

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, has welcomed new data showing promising signs of a recovery in the previously sluggish NSW tourism sector.

Read more about Minister Welcomes Tourism Recovery

Two great art exhibitions exclusive to Sydney

25 July 2012

Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, today announced a double coup for Sydney - exclusive Australian exhibitions of two of the world's greatest artists.

Read more about Two great art exhibitions exclusive to Sydney

Bush boost: Largest regional tourism promotion in State’s history

18 July 2012

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and Minister for Tourism and Major Events George Souris today launched the largest ever regional NSW tourism promotion, offering $1 million worth of discount accommodation vouchers aimed at encouraging city residents to take short holidays to regional NSW.

Read more about Bush boost: Largest regional tourism promotion in State’s history

Sydney again voted one of world’s best cities

11 July 2012

Sydney is continuing its reign as one of the World's Best City according to the well-travelled readers of Travel+Leisure magazine.

Read more about Sydney again voted one of world’s best cities

Winter in Sydney campaign brings record website traffic

10 July 2012

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Chipchase, today revealed that the current Sydney in Winter promotion campaign had contributed to a record number of visitors to its principal websites, visitnsw.com and Sydney.com

Read more about Winter in Sydney campaign brings record website traffic

New tourism campaign encourages tourists ‘make the most of every second in Sydney just like a local’

4 July 2012

A new Sydney tourism campaign kicked off this week, showcasing the city's 'hidden gems' and encouraging tourists to explore Sydney like a local.

Read more about New tourism campaign encourages tourists ‘make the most of every second in Sydney just like a local’

Sydney welcomes new Buenos Aires – Sydney non-stop services

3 July 2012

Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase today welcomed new non-stop flights from Buenos Aires to Sydney by Argentina's national carrier, as the inaugural non-stop service landed in Sydney.

Read more about Sydney welcomes new Buenos Aires – Sydney non-stop services

Taxi travel made easier for Chinese visitors

29 June 2012

Destination NSW has signed a new agreement with Cabcharge, National Australia Bank (NAB) and China's largest payment network, China Union Pay that will enable visitors from China to make bank card payments in Sydney's taxis.

Read more about Taxi travel made easier for Chinese visitors