Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – Carmen opens Friday
26 March 2013Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, today joined Opera Australia’s Artistic Director, Lyndon Terracini, and a troupe of flamenco dancers on the spectacular bullfighting ring which is the set of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour’s Carmen.
Read more about Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – Carmen opens FridayVivid Sydney lights up harbour city
22 March 2013Vivid Sydney is back for its fifth year, from 24 May to 10 June, with an expanded program that will transform the city at night into a colourful canvas of light, music and ideas and become a playground for the world's creative industries.
Read more about Vivid Sydney lights up harbour citySydney Carnival a six week racing spectacle
14 March 2013NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Racing George Souris today helped launch Sydney's major autumn thoroughbred racing event, the 2013 BMW Sydney Carnival, which will inject millions into the state's economy.
Read more about Sydney Carnival a six week racing spectacleNSW leads in international tourism
6 March 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today said that a significant increase in international visitors to NSW was proof that the Government's tourism strategy was working.
Read more about NSW leads in international tourismNSW puts the ‘fun’ into ‘CFO’ with the Best Job in the World
5 March 2013Destination NSW today announced that NSW is contributing to the national Best Jobs in the World campaign run by Tourism Australia, to find a talented young person to take on the role of CFO - Chief Funster Officer.
Read more about NSW puts the ‘fun’ into ‘CFO’ with the Best Job in the WorldInter Dominion Sydney races to success
4 March 2013NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Racing, George Souris, has congratulated the winners and organisers of the 2013 TAB.COM.AU Inter Dominion, the first of three to be staged at Sydney's Tabcorp Park, Menangle.
Read more about Inter Dominion Sydney races to successVale James Strong
4 March 2013It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of James Strong AO, a leader in business, sports and the arts.
Read more about Vale James StrongNSW business events thrive
26 February 2013New South Wales has had one of its most successful business events years ever, hosting 91 events worth almost $220 million to the State's economy, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, announced today.
Read more about NSW business events thriveDigital innovation set to drive NSW tourism
21 February 2013Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, today announced the launch of an Australian tourism first - a digital innovation which showcases Sydney and the Hunter Valley wine region through unique aerial tours which users can control and navigate their way around with a 360 degree view.
Read more about Digital innovation set to drive NSW tourismVivid Sydney program leads with German electronic music legends Kraftwerk
20 February 2013NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner has today announced German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk as headline act for the Vivid LIVE program at Sydney Opera House during Vivid Sydney 2013.
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