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The State of Business | DSSS Visitor Economy Insights Webinar Series | April 2026

April 15, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online Destination Sydney Surrounds South

This webinar will explore key economic trends, emerging challenges, and opportunities impacting local industries, with a particular lens on how broader business conditions are influencing the visitor economy across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands.

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May

Making Accessibility Visible: Access Statements and ATDW Accessibility Features | DSSS Visitor Economy Insights Webinar Series | May 2026

May 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online Destination Sydney Surrounds South

Learn where to find the right data, how to interpret it, and how to use insights to inform smarter business decisions.

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June

Data in Tourism – Finding, Understanding & Using Insights

Data in Tourism - Finding, Understanding & Using Insights

June 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online Destination Sydney Surrounds South

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NSW First Program

Destination NSW delivers the NSW First program to assist NSW tourism businesses to develop, promote and sell their tourism products.

It includes face to face workshops and online webcasts with a focus on free online and on-demand content, to cater to busy round-the-clock tourism businesses across NSW. Live webcasts offer ‘how-to’ insights on a range of topics for the tourism industry, with more events to be added to the calendar throughout the year.

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Funding Opportunities

Grant and funding opportunities may be available to support the growth of your business, project, or event. Before applying, carefully review the program guidelines to confirm your eligibility and ensure your project meets the funding criteria. Some grants are highly competitive and have short application timeframes, so early preparation is essential.

To help with your preparations, DSSS has previously held grant writing webinars with Tilma Group here and to Elevate Your Events here.

If you have questions or would like assistance, please Contact Us.

NSW Grants and Funding Finder

Search the NSW Grants and Funding Finder, a platform providing information on grants, savings, rebates and budget relief from a wide range of government websites.

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