Archived Media Releases

Million dollar campaign showcases sensational South Coast

22 April 2013

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today launched a new million dollar advertising campaign to showcase the NSW South Coast's natural beauty and bring the region's experiences to life, encouraging visitors to book a short break.

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Kiama to host international bodyboarding event

18 April 2013

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward today announced that the NSW Government is supporting a new international bodyboarding event, the NSW South Coast Crusade.

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Sydney showcased to the world on MTV

16 April 2013

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced that Sydney will be the exclusive Australia Pacific destination to be showcased online by global television channel MTV.

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Sydney to host Australia’s largest ever Indigenous festival

15 April 2013

NSW Governor, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir joined Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Victor Dominello, today to announce that Sydney will host the largest, annual, national Indigenous arts and cultural festival in Australia's history.

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Vivid Sydney expands to illuminate Darling Harbour

9 April 2013

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Stoner, today announced that Vivid Sydney 2013 will extend to the Darling Harbour precinct for the first time.

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NSW Fashion Ambassadors announced for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2013

8 April 2013

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Stoner today joined the fashion industry at Carriageworks to kick-off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia and officially announce the NSW Fashion Ambassadors for 2013.

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Reform and record funding for regional NSW tourism

3 April 2013

NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced record funding of $21.6 million over the next three years for the promotion of regional tourism via a new Government funding reform.

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NSW to host key Asian Cup matches in 2015

28 March 2013

Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, and the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, welcomed the selection of Stadium Australia and Newcastle Stadium as venues for the 2015 Asian Cup.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge to be illuminated for Vivid Sydney

28 March 2013

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Stoner, has today announced that Sydney Harbour Bridge will be the centrepiece of a new interactive light installation for Vivid Sydney, extending the Vivid Light Walk across the harbour into the North Sydney precinct for the first time.

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2013 NSW Tourism Awards Launch

26 March 2013

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, has urged tourism operators across the State to enter the 2013 NSW Tourism Awards, which will take place at the newly redeveloped Randwick Racecourse on the 28 November 2013.

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