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NSW is the home of school holiday fun this Winter

30 June 2017

With the school year nearing its mid-year mark, Winter school holidays are just around the corner. From snow filled adventures in the Snowy Mountains to charming local festivals and family friendly activities, NSW has something for everyone these school holidays.

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Destination NSW appoints new manager, Regional Conferencing

27 June 2017

Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase announced today the appointment of Ms Helen Parker to the position of Manager, Regional Conferencing.

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Destination NSW appoints new Regional manager for UK and Europe

26 June 2017

Destination NSW today announced the appointment of Siobhan Burke as the organisation’s Regional Manager UK and Europe.

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Chinese Divas Hit the Road in Sydney

22 June 2017

Images of Sydney’s popular tourist attractions and experiences will be seen by around 220 million Chinese television viewers when the latest season of the popular Chinese reality TV show Divas Hit the Road airs in China later this month.

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Thousands expected in Snowy Mountains for L’Etape Australia by Le Tour De France

22 June 2017

With the Tour de France kicking off soon, results from last year’s L’Etape Australia by Le Tour de France confirm the event delivered significant visitation to the Snowy Mountains, with the 2017 event expected to once again attract thousands of visitors to the area.

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Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour secured for three more years

22 June 2017

One of Sydney’s most celebrated cultural events, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, has been secured for a further three years, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall announced today.

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NSW to remain number one for tourism and major events

20 June 2017

The NSW Government’s commitment to tourism and major events funding across the State will ensure NSW remains the number one destination in the Asia Pacific.

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China tourists deliver big business for NSW

7 June 2017

International visitors have contributed a record $9.8 billion to the NSW economy in the last 12 months, creating new jobs and reconfirming tourism’s status as one of the State’s strongest growth sectors, according to the International Visitor Survey results released today.

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Vivid Sydney 2017’s record opening

2 June 2017

The opening weekend of Vivid Sydney has seen more than 326,000 attendees take in the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas.

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Destination NSW appoints new GM Regional

1 June 2017

Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase announced today that Mr Stephen Mahoney will be joining the Destination NSW team as General Manager – Regional.

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