In our final Destination Download for the year, you’ll find the latest industry news, funding and support announcements, as well as business and skills development opportunities, plus…
Business Events Industry Development | Mentor Program EOI opening soon!
December 7th, 2021
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are opening soon for the Destination Sydney Surrounds South Business Events Mentor Program. A key component of the Business Events Industry…
One of the Illawarra’s most popular destinations, Killalea State Park, will be added to the NSW National Parks estate, creating one of NSW’s newest Regional…
Shellharbour wins Small Regional Airport of the Year
November 19th, 2021
National award recognises best Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) airport Shellharbour Airport has been named Australia’s best Small Regional RPT Airport at the Australian Airport Association’s…
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the NSW Government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund would support the return of Wings Over Illawarra, which will introduce a…
Vaccinated International Students to return quarantine-free
November 19th, 2021
The NSW Government has announced it will not require international students to quarantine if they are fully vaccinated with a TGA-recognised vaccine. This aligns with…
In an Australian-first, the NSW Government will partner with Surfing NSW to deliver shark attack specific first-aid training, life-saving technology and custom first aid kits to more than…
The NSW Government has released the next phase of its ‘Feel New’ tourism marketing campaign to accelerate the recovery of the visitor economy. Billed as…
COVID Vaxx Practicing Business program for Australian Tourism Businesses
November 17th, 2021
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has launched a new program to support Australian tourism businesses to identify and promote themselves as a COVID Vaxx…
Welcome to our latest Destination Download, in this edition we share the latest industry updates, funding and support announcements, as well as business and skills…
Industry Announcements: Grant Writing Workshop, DNSW Industry Update + New Rounds of Funding
October 19th, 2021
Places still available for tomorrow’s virtual workshop! Join us for the latest installment of our Destination Drop In Series. Learn from successful grant writers, Linda Tillman and Kushla Gale of Tilma…
Welcome to our latest Destination Download, in this edition we share the latest industry updates, funding and support announcements, as well as business and skills…
Skills and Training Survey | Hospitality + Tourism The Illawarra South Coast Local Jobs Program recognise that the tourism and hospitality sector has suffered significantly through the…
Welcome to our latest Destination Download, in this edition we share the latest industry updates, funding and support announcements, as well as business and skills…
Customer Service – Online Short Courses Destination NSW has partnered with Restaurant and Catering Australia to deliver three, free online short courses – known as micro…
In acknowledgment of the tough times we’re all having, Destination Sydney Surrounds South has put together the industry support series Destination Drop In. The series…
Welcome to our new look Destination Download, in this edition we share the latest industry updates, funding and support announcements, as well as skills development opportunities.…
The NSW Government is providing targeted support for the state’s accommodation sector to ease the pain of lost bookings over the winter school holiday period.…
The Australian and NSW Governments have announced new support packages for businesses and employees suffering impacts of Covid-19 restrictions in Greater Sydney.
DSSS is seeking feedback from business owners and operators, about assistance that would enable us to all accelerate out of lockdown and reinvigorate the NSW…
New funding available for unique and high impact visitor experiences
June 16th, 2021
The NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund supports the development of unique and high impact tourism and events infrastructure that helps to boost local economies,…
Welcome to our latest industry update! A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the Visitor Economy Symposium at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach recently. We…
The NSW Government has today announced a $6.5 million boost for the New South Wales visitor economy through two new industry support and marketing programs.
Welcome to our latest industry update! Shannan and Aaron recently attended a site visit at Bundanon, which is undergoing significant development in the northern Shoalhaven.
The NSW Government is giving the State’s visitor economy a $6 million boost through funding and marketing programs to turbocharge Sydney and regional economies and…
Destination Sydney Surrounds South is excited for the industry and product development project opportunities 2021 will bring. With the release of the Visitor Economy Strategy,…