The Regional Visitor Economy Fund (RVEF) was launched in May 2013 to address a range of issues affecting tourism to regional NSW identified in the NSW Government’s Visitor Economy Industry Action Plan (December 2012).
The current RVEF program has now closed.
The NSW Government announced, on 2 December 2016, the Regional Tourism Fund
Below are recipients of RVEF Contestable funding to date. Contestable funding was available for Regional Tourism Organisations, Local Tourism Organisations, Industry or Sector Associations, local government and industry.
Round One - 2015-2016 RVEF Contestable Fund
- Wollongong City of Innovation Ltd: The Grand Pacific Drive Digital Revitalisation Project - $75,000
- Port Stephens Tourism Limited: Destination Appeal Program – Newcastle & Port Stephens - $70,000
Round Two - 2015-2016 RVEF Contestable Fund
- Mudgee Regional Tourism Incorporated: Destination Marketing Campaign – “Reset Your Senses in the Mudgee Region” - $120,000
- Port Stephens Tourism Limited: The Port Stephens Destination Marketing Program - $197,000
- The Hunter Resort Pty Ltd: Hunter Valley Adventure Centre Project - $175,000
- Parkes Shire Council: Peak Hill Gold Mine Visitor Experience Improvement Program - $120,000
Round Three - 2015-2016 RVEF Contestable Fund
- Tindarra Resort Pty Ltd: Expansion of Tindarra Resort by 8 one bedroom apartments - $150,000
- Edward River Council: Deniliquin Destination Appeal Campaign - $120,500
- Byron Shire Council: Conferencing Byron – Phase One Attraction Accelerator - $120,000
- Moss Vale & Rural Chamber of Commerce: Southern Highlands Food and Wine Clusters Launch & Accommodation Packages - $60,000
- Newcastle Airport Pty Ltd: Newcastle Port Stephens Destination Appeal and Route Development Project - $80,000
Round One - 2014-2015 RVEF Contestable Fund
- Port Stephens Tourism Ltd: Port Stephens Destination Marketing Program - $92,500
- Bay Holdings Pty Ltd as Trustee for Australian Hotel Fund: Peppers Manor House, Southern Highlands - Accommodation Refurbishment and Conference Centre Development - $500,000
- Parkes Shire Council: Spicer Caravan Park, Parkes – Cabin Development and Site Upgrading to Accommodate RVs - $79,570
Round Two - 2014-2015 RVEF Contestable Fund
- Port Stephens Tourism Ltd: “Altogether Perfect” Business Tourism Marketing Campaign, Stage 2 - $140,210
- Emerald Beach Holiday Park: Solitary Islands Marine Wildlife Kids Water Play Park - $295,217
- Aspen Parks Property Management Ltd: Creating a Waterpark and Four Premium Cabins - $500,000
- Conbrae Pty Ltd: Building a 4-Star Resort - $500,000
- Glenworth Valley Horseriding Pty Ltd: Constructing and Promoting a Major Function and Event Centre - $500,000
- Lucsan Pty Ltd as Trustee for Schatzle Family Unit Trust: Constructing Six Eco-Friendly Cabins - $500,000
- The Big Banana Pty Ltd: Constructing and Promoting a Major Waterpark - $500,000
Round One - 2013-2014 RVEF Contestable Fund
- Taronga Conservation Society of Australia - Taronga Western Plains Zoo: Safari Eco Cabins - $250,000
- Inland NSW Tourism: The Best of Outback - Destination Appeal Program - $394,745
- Inland NSW Tourism: Tamworth and New England Destination Appeal Program - $233,500
- Inland NSW Tourism: Dubbo and Surrounds - Destination Appeal Program - $323,250
- South Coast RTO: South Coast Marketing Campaign 2013-14. Stayz and Wotif promotion - $50,000
Round Two - 2013-2014 RVEF Contestable Fund
- Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mt Tomah: World Heritage Exhibition Centre Upgrade - $50,000
- Cadell on the Murray Motel Resort: Conference Facility Development and Accommodation Upgrade - $318,190
- Coffs Harbour City Council: Coffs Coast Co-operative Wotif.com Campaign and App Development - $75,000
- Discover Jervis Bay Pty Ltd: Discover Jervis Bay – International Marketing, Product and Destination Development - $200,000
- Murray Regional Tourism Board: The Murray Regional Destination Appeal Marketing Program - $500,000
- Sharps & Taylors Pty Ltd: Riverdeck Café (Albury) - Riverdeck Kiosk Redevelopment – $250,000
- Tuggerah Lakes Memorial Club Ltd: Diggers @ The Entrance - Ibis Styles Motel Development - $429,960
