Wednesday 10th June 2026  |  Time 1.00-2.00pm

Join Destination Sydney Surrounds South for our June Visitor Economy Insights Webinar exploring the NSW Tourism Awards program and how tourism operators across our region can start planning now for future success.

This practical and inspirational session will feature insights from award-winning operators, industry leaders and experienced tourism awards judges, designed to help demystify the awards process and showcase the value of participating beyond simply winning an award.

The webinar will explore:

• Why tourism awards matter
• The business and strategic benefits of entering
• How the submission process can strengthen your business
• Marketing and brand value of award recognition
• Practical tips from past entrants and award winners
• The support available through the NSW Tourism Association Entrant Support and Mentoring Programs

The session will include a panel discussion featuring tourism operators and businesses who have experienced success through the awards program, sharing honest insights, lessons learnt and practical advice for operators considering entering for the first time.

Guest Speakers Include:

• Natalie Godward, CEO, NSW Tourism Association (TBC)
• Louise or Anthony Warren, Mt Hay Retreat
• Libby Cupitt, Cupitt’s Estate
• Kevin Fallon, Symbio Wildlife Park
• Robyn Johnson, Destination Wollongong Board Member & Tourism Awards Judge

This session is ideal for tourism operators, event organisers, accommodation providers, experience businesses and industry stakeholders interested in learning more about the NSW Tourism Awards and how to start preparing now for future submissions.

Please note this webinar will be recorded and made available on-demand via the DSSS website following the session.

To learn more about the NSW Tourism Awards, Entrant Support Program and Mentoring Program, visit: NSW Tourism Awards & Entrant Support Program. 

Register your place here.

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The DSSS Visitor Economy Insights Webinar Series is a monthly program designed to share timely insights, data, learnings and best-practice guidance to support tourism operators, destination stakeholders and partners across the Destination Sydney Surrounds South region.

Each session focuses on a different theme relevant to the visitor economy, including industry insights, data and research, market trends, social impact, capability building and emerging opportunities. Topics and speakers vary each month and are tailored to current priorities, seasonal considerations and industry needs.

These webinars are practical and informative, providing attendees with access to current visitor economy insights and data, learnings from industry, government and regional partners, guidance on how to apply insights to business and destination planning and opportunities to stay connected with regional and state-level initiatives.

Webinars are typically scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month from 1.00–2.00pm. Please note that in some months, session dates may be adjusted to accommodate public holidays, peak periods or scheduling conflicts.

Further details, including confirmed topics, speakers and registration information, will be shared closer to each session.

Please note this webinar will be recorded and made available as an on-demand resource via the Destination Sydney Surrounds South website. For further information, please contact us at [email protected] or visit https://dnsss.com.au/news-events.