US visitors flock to Sydney following visit by The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5 July 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced that the initial results for Destination NSW and Qantas joint marketing campaign promoting NSW through The Ellen DeGeneres Show has delivered immediate benefits.
Read more about US visitors flock to Sydney following visit by The Ellen DeGeneres ShowRecipients of Minister’s Student Achiever Awards announced
4 July 2013Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Hospitality, George Souris, today announced the 16 recipients of the prestigious 2013 Minister's Student Achiever Awards in Tourism and Hospitality Studies, at a special ceremony held at Parliament House.
Read more about Recipients of Minister’s Student Achiever Awards announcedSydney Marathon to be broadcast to the world
4 July 2013Destination NSW, Sandra Chipchase, today announced The Sydney Marathon, to be held on Sunday 22 September, will be broadcast live for the first time around the world.
Read more about Sydney Marathon to be broadcast to the worldGreat winter of sport continues: State of Origin sold out
4 July 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced the third State of Origin fixture, to be held in Sydney on Wednesday, July 17, has sold out.
Read more about Great winter of sport continues: State of Origin sold outAustralian Open of Surfing set to return to Manly
3 July 2013NSW Treasurer and Member for Manly Mike Baird today put the Australian Open of Surfing back on the NSW major events calendar, officially launching its return to Manly Beach from February 8 - 16, 2014.
Read more about Australian Open of Surfing set to return to ManlyAir India commences services to Sydney
1 July 2013NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell today welcomed news that Air India will offer new daily services to Sydney, saying it will generate substantial visitor growth to Sydney and NSW directly from New Delhi - India's second largest city.
Read more about Air India commences services to SydneyAustralian Diamonds to dazzle Wollongong
28 June 2013NSW Minister for Sport Graham Annesley today announced Wollongong will play host to an international netball test match between the Australian Diamonds and Malawi Queens at WIN Entertainment Centre, on Wednesday 16 October 2013.
Read more about Australian Diamonds to dazzle Wollongong2013 Rugby Championships tickets on sale
28 June 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced that general public tickets are now on sale for The Castrol EDGE 2013 Rugby Championships.
Read more about 2013 Rugby Championships tickets on saleNew campaign to promote regional NSW
27 June 2013A new $600,000 campaign to promote regional tourism in NSW demonstrates the Government's determination to enhance the economy of the State's regions, Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner and Minister for Tourism and Major Events George Souris said today.
Read more about New campaign to promote regional NSWMinister announces nominations for the 2013 Helpmann Awards
26 June 2013NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced the nominations for the 2013 Helpmann Awards to be held at the Sydney Opera House.
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