Archived Media Releases

Lyndel Gray moves on to new role

26 June 2012

Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, announced today that Lyndel Gray has resigned from her role as Executive Director - Tourism at Destination NSW to take up the role of CEO of the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW.

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Sydney to host ATE 2013

19 June 2012

Australia's biggest and most important international tourism event, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), returns to Sydney in 2013.

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Welcome to Sydney app for Chinese visitors

15 June 2012

Destination NSW is set to launch an innovative smartphone application for the growing Chinese tourist market that will give visitors a complete guide for their trip and planning information on where to go when in NSW.

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‘Team NSW’ at ATE 2012 delegates’ fingertips

15 June 2012

Global tourism buyers, sellers and media representatives at this year's Australian Tourism Exchange in Perth can now download a free iPhone application that gives them access to the more than 70 'Team NSW' representatives.

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Destination NSW appoints first Manager of India office

15 June 2012

Destination NSW Chief Executive, Sandra Chipchase, today announced the appointment of Paramjit Bawa as the inaugural Manager of its new India office based in Mumbai.

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Creative business boost as Vivid Sydney brings crowds, investment and global audiences

15 June 2012

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner said Sydneysiders should celebrate the myriad success generated for the State by the recent Vivid Sydney Festival.

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Good news for tourism and major events

13 June 2012

The NSW Budget is good news for a major component in the Government's strategy to boost the State's economy, according to the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris.

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$377 million boost to NSW arts and culture

13 June 2012

The Liberals & Nationals Government has announced an investment of more than $377 million to support the State's vibrant arts and cultural sector in the 2012-13 Budget.

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Sydney and NSW score huge football goals on the road to Brazil

7 June 2012

The NSW Government and Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that Sydney will host two of the Qantas Socceroos four home games, including the final group match, in the 4th phase of 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

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Asia’s newest airline, Scoot, touches down in Sydney

5 June 2012

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today welcomed the arrival of Asia's newest long-haul budget airline, Scoot, as its worldwide inaugural flight touched down in Sydney.

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