Applications for regional tourism funding now open
16 May 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced that regional tourism providers can now apply for funding from the Regional Visitor Economy Fund.
Read more about Applications for regional tourism funding now openFinal three chief funsters one step closer to claiming best job in the world
16 May 2013The final three contenders for the 'Best Job in the World' - the NSW Chief Funster - have been announced with two applicants from the USA and one from the UK making the final cut from 124,000 applications. The three finalists will travel to Sydney next month to undertake a series of challenges as part of the final stage of the competition.
Read more about Final three chief funsters one step closer to claiming best job in the worldDoctor Who celebrates 50th anniversary at Vivid Sydney
14 May 2013NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Stoner, today announced Vivid Sydney 2013 will feature a spectacular celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the legendary BBC television program, Doctor Who.
Read more about Doctor Who celebrates 50th anniversary at Vivid SydneyMonster Trucks coming to Sydney
10 May 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced that Monster Jam, the internationally recognised motorsport event, will make its first and only Australian appearance at Sydney's ANZ Stadium, Homebush.
Read more about Monster Trucks coming to Sydney25 in the running for NSW Chief Funster – Australia’s most popular ‘Best Job’
9 May 2013Cricketing, Bollywood, Boxing and Talk Show Superstars Rally to Support Applicants! With NSW having Australia's most popular 'Best Job in the World', it is now down to the final 25 applicants for the Chief Funster role - and they are rallying some high profile support in their bid to be chosen including Australian cricket legends Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey, popular US talk show host Stephen Colbert and Bollywood actor Aadarsh Balakrishna!
Read more about 25 in the running for NSW Chief Funster – Australia’s most popular ‘Best Job’Sydney a winner in Travel + Leisure ‘India Best Awards’
9 May 2013Sydney has again been voted one of the world's best cities, this time in Travel + Leisure India + South Asia Magazine's 'India's Best Awards 2012', announced in Mumbai.
Read more about Sydney a winner in Travel + Leisure ‘India Best Awards’Tickets on sale for the return of The Lion King
8 May 2013Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, today announced the wait for tickets to the upcoming Sydney season of The Lion King was officially over, with the award-winning musical on-sale from 9am tomorrow, Thursday 9 May.
Read more about Tickets on sale for the return of The Lion King60th Sydney Film Festival highlights NSW creativity
8 May 2013Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, today launched the official program for the Sydney Film Festival, marking a remarkable six decades of one of the world's longest running and most respected film festivals.
Read more about 60th Sydney Film Festival highlights NSW creativityNSW Government plan for visitor economy
8 May 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today released a comprehensive Industry Action Plan in response to the report of the Visitor Economy Taskforce (VET).
Read more about NSW Government plan for visitor economyAnnual Sports Personality Awards 2013-2015
7 May 2013Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, today announced that Destination NSW, has secured the Annual Sports Personality Awards, a new event to be held exclusively in Sydney.
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