Archived Media Releases

New fund announced for Regional NSW events

11 October 2016

Regional event organisers are invited to apply for new one-off annual grants of up to $20,000 to support the creation of regional events and foster existing community events.

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Destination NSW supporting Riverina

7 October 2016

The State’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, is encouraging visitors to plan a trip to the Riverina to experience the region’s exciting festivals and special events, fantastic food and wine offerings and stunning scenery.

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Destination NSW wins Pinnacle Awards for Vivid Sydney

7 October 2016

Destination NSW has won 12 accolades at the 2016 International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards for its marketing and promotion of Vivid Sydney – the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas.

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Western Sydney set to host bumper series of major events

6 October 2016

Over the next nine weeks, Western Sydney will host more than six major events including Kidtopia, AUS-X Open, the inaugural MotorWorld Sydney, World Time Attack Challenge, NSW Golf Championships and Coates Hire Sydney 500.

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NSW signs new agreement with Singapore Airlines to attract more visitors to the state

5 October 2016

The NSW Government has signed a new three-year agreement with world-class carrier Singapore Airlines set to further boost tourism across NSW.

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Sydney to host major aviation summit in 2017

4 October 2016

Sydney is set to play host to the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation Summit in 2017, the region’s largest strategic aviation and travel industry event attracting up to 1,000 of the world’s leading industry executives to Sydney.

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NSW cements position as home to the world’s best festival and event cities

30 September 2016

NSW has once again been recognised as Australia’s number-one major events State with Sydney, Newcastle and Coffs Harbour each bestowed a prestigious World Festival and Event City Award by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA).

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Supercars to race in Newcastle for first time

28 September 2016

Newcastle has been named the new host city for the series final of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship for the next five years.

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2016 Minister’s Student Achiever Award Winners

27 September 2016

Future industry leaders have been recognised in a special ceremony at NSW Parliament House to mark the 2016 Minister’s Student Achiever Awards in Tourism and Hospitality.

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Grand Final fever hits Sydney

26 September 2016

A jam-packed four days of special NRL events and experiences awaits NRL fans in Sydney over the long weekend.

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