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HOLIDAY HERE IN SYDNEY THIS YEAR – TOURISM AUSTRALIA AND DNSW TEAM UP

Destination NSW is working side by side with Tourism Australia to leverage the agency’s $5 million Holiday Here This Year domestic advertising campaign blitz. Tourism Australia launched the week-long push last weekend, encouraging Australians to book domestic holidays and give the country’s tourism industry a much-needed boost. Destination NSW has supported Tourism Australia to secure primetime

IHG Hotels & Resorts ramps up its role as cupid this Valentine's Day

A recent survey by IHG Hotels & Resorts has revealed almost half of Aussies (49%) say holidays are important not only for themselves, but for their relationships. And, for the 42% of Aussies that have cancelled 1-2 trips away in 2020, a romantic holiday was the third most common trip cancelled that travellers were most looking forward to.To rekindle the romance this year, IHG has released a

LGBTQI+ COMMUNITIES RISE TOGETHER FOR 2021 MARDI GRAS PARADE

Passion and pride will take-over the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday 6 March in a bright celebration of self-expression for the 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The biggest night of the year on the LGBTQI+ calendar, Mardi Gras Parade remains a beacon of hope, a vehicle for protest and the ultimate display of creativity for its communities – showcasing issues and achievements from the

SYDNEY SECURES BLOCKBUSTER ART EXHIBITION

Visitors and Sydneysiders will soon have the opportunity to marvel at more than 100 artworks created by one of the world’s leading visionary artists. The NSW Government announced yesterday it had secured Hilma af Klint: The Secret Paintings, which will be presented by the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 12 June until 19 September 2021 with the support of Destination NSW. Minister for Jobs,

A New Way To Stay Coming To Sydney in Mid 2021 - Aiden Darling Harbour

Australia's newest luxury boutique hotel, Aiden Darling Harbour is set to open in harbourside Pyrmont village mid-year, with 88 smartly-designed compact rooms, an incredible hidden 25-metre-high mural, contactless technology and all the must-haves for an easy, luxurious yet affordable stay in central Sydney.Constructed across eight storeys in a beautifully remodelled 1930s Art Deco building, the

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Brings February to Life

As we recommence into the daily routine of work, Sofitel invites you to savour the celebrations of February, connecting with international culture, wellness and stunning cuisine. Gather with loved ones, friends or a new date, and come together for Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day. Celebrated out? Instead, celebrate yourself and let Sofitel help reset your wellness focus, as we extend our

You're Tutu Kind…marriott International Sets Fun Challenge to Raise Money for Staff in the South Pacific

You're tutu kind…Marriott International sets fun challenge to raise money for staff in the South Pacific“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” William Arthur WardMarriott International staff in Fiji & Samoa have chanted “vinaka vakelvu” after their colleagues in Australia and New Zealand raised more

All new Mumm Harbour Bar opens on Sydney Harbour with bottomless bubbles and seafood

World renowned luxury French champagne brand G.H. Mumm will officially set sail on Sydney Harbour with Captain Cook Cruises this summer offering guests and sunset chasers the city’s ultimate bottomless bubbles and seafood experience.From 12 February, Captain Cook Cruises will serve G.H. Mumm in an ultimate French champagne extravaganza perfect for you, your friends, a pre-dinner date night or

LOVE FOR SYDNEY REACHES GREAT HEIGHTS

Sydneysiders and visitors are invited to enjoy the Emerald City from the top of the city’s tallest building with the new Sydney Tower VIP Experience.Sydney Tower Eye and SkyFeast have joined forces to create an awe-inspiring, unforgettable experience towering above the city.The Sydney Tower VIP Experience offers participants the opportunity to take in the city from the Sydney Tower Eye

TAKE A FIRST LOOK INSIDE AUSTRALIA’S MOST LUXURIOUS HOTEL RESORT AND SYDNEY’S NEWEST DINING PRECINCT

After four years of construction, Sydneysiders finally get to experience one of the world’s great hotels and its accompanying world-class dining and bar precinct, as select Crown Sydney venues are open to the public for the first time from December 28, including its highly anticipated luxury hotel Crown Towers and restaurant line-up including a’Mare, Woodcut, Nobu and Yoshii’s Omakase.Crown

SYDNEY TOUR OPERATOR REINVENTS ITSELF

Sydney-based tour operator Ultimately Sydney has launched a new type of post-pandemic experience – a city exploration game. The new phone-guided experience was created during the lockdown in partnership with Questo, the platform for city exploration games. The first-of-its-kind city-exploration game is a mix between an outdoor escape game, a treasure hunt and a safe city tour. Users of the game

A little Christmas cheer comes to Taronga Zoo Sydney

While Christmas plans across NSW have been thrown into chaos, keepers from Taronga Zoo Sydney have still taken the time to celebrate with a few of the animals and spread some much-needed festive cheer.To mark the occasion, Taronga has given some extra special treats including Christmas trees, wreaths and even snow to the animals - from the African Lions to Australian Sea-lions, to the Giraffes,

NSW TO BUILD A STARTUP HUB IN WESTERN

The NSW Government will fund the creation of a second Startup Hub located in Western Sydney, an investment designed to put technology and innovation at the centre of the state’s post-COVID economic recovery strategy. Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the Western Sydney Startup Hub project would cement investment, technology and innovation as the

ICC Sydney unsung hero recognised at national industry awards

International Convention Centre Sydney’s (ICC Sydney) announce one of its world class team members has been recognised as the exhibition and event industry’s highest achiever at The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia’s (EEAA) annual Awards for Excellence.Helen Mantellato, Business Development Manager at ICC Sydney was named the Unsung Hero for her unwavering commitment and

50,000 NEW JOBS FOR PARRAMATTA’S FUTURE CBD

Thousands of new jobs, great design and high-quality public places are on the horizon for Parramatta as plans for the CBD’s revitalisation reach a major milestone.  The NSW Government and City of Parramatta Council have progressed the plan that will guide a vibrant and strong future for Greater Sydney’s second CBD, as part of the NSW Government’s COVID Recovery Plan. The proposal will

SYDNEY ATTRACTIONS SHOW THANKS TO FRONTLINE WORKERS

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo are showing gratitude to the ongoing commitment of frontline workers with free entry to the popular attractions during August. The Sydney experiences are offering free admission to emergency services, healthcare and teaching professionals, showing leadership and support from the tourism sector in response to the bushfires and