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Social Media in the Age of AI
Social Media in the Age of AI
Learn how to update your social media strategy in the AI environment and optimise your return on effort and investment.
DSSS Region Summer Market Insights
DSSS Region Summer Market Insights
Hosted by Booking.com, this session will unpack key insights from the summer period across the DSSS region.
Video Marketing
Video Marketing
Discover the benefits of content repurposing, video marketing channels, and practical video production and editing techniques.
Search Visibility in the AI Era
Search Visibility in the AI Era
Find out how AI is changing search and what you need to optimise now across your website and Google Business Profile.
Email Marketing for Repeat Bookings
Email Marketing for Repeat Bookings
Understand why email remains one of the highest converting channels in tourism and how to turn your database into repeat bookings.
Beyond the Ramp: Practical Accessibility for Every Visitor Workshops – Illawarra
Beyond the Ramp: Practical Accessibility for Every Visitor Workshops - Illawarra
Beyond the Ramp: Practical Accessibility for Every Visitor is a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to help tourism and hospitality businesses understand accessibility in a broader, more practical way. Rather than focusing on compliance or specialised infrastructur...
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.
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.
Regional Business Improvement Program
Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants – Round 7
Innovate with nbn® grants programs
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