Archived Media Releases

New Board appointments to ensure NSW remains the destination of choice

13 April 2018

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall today announced a number of appointments to the Destination NSW Board, including new Chair John Warn, to help keep NSW the number one destination in Australia for domestic and international tourists.

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More business for rural and regional NSW

12 April 2018

Following the success of the NSW Regional Conferencing Development Grants Pilot Program, the NSW Government has committed a further $300,000 to attract and create more business events across the State.

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Tourism records tumble as NSW reaches 100 million visitor nights

28 March 2018

A record 31.6 million Aussie tourists travelled across the State in 2017, staying over 100 million nights in total, making NSW the first in Australia to reach these incredible results.

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Tourism support package announced for Tathra

26 March 2018

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Member for Bega Andrew Constance today announced a Tathra and coastal region support package worth $100,000, designed to assist the local tourism industry following the devastating March bushfires.

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Vivid Sydney’s Dazzling Decade

20 March 2018

The World’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney, is back for its 10th year with a stellar festival program launched today by Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall.

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Vivid Sydney 2018 festival program announced celebrating 10 years of creativity and innovation

20 March 2018

The world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney returns in 2018 with a spectacular new precinct at Luna Park, the return of much-loved Customs House, and a fantastical blend of everyday objects and Australian-inspired motifs on the sails of the Sydney Opera House.

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Coffs Harbour scores national football competition for a further two years

19 March 2018

The Football Federation Australia (FFA) National Youth Championships will shine the sporting spotlight on the Coffs Coast once again with the regional event returning to Coffs Harbour for the next two years with the support of the NSW Government.

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Nightcap Ridge to benefit from NSW Government funding

16 March 2018

The World Heritage Nightcap National Park is expected to welcome more overnight visitors following a NSW Government grant to help build two new self-contained cottages and lodge to cater for groups and corporate retreats at Nightcap Ridge.

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Tourism record for rural and regional NSW

15 March 2018

Overseas tourists are flocking to rural and regional NSW in greater numbers than ever before, a delighted Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall announced today.

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Sydney wins the Golden Ticket

15 March 2018

Sydney has won a major bid to exclusively host the Australian premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a new musical based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall announced today.

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