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25.01.2022 We know how difficult this year has been, especially for those in the tourism industry. Its why its even more important to check in with those around us and be willing to offer support. For some tips on how to keep the conversation going after asking R U OK? visit https://www.ruok.org.au/

25.01.2022 Were sharing a special father-son story this Fathers Day. Growing up, Sam Brewer would accompany his father in the truck each vintage to deliver their grapes to local wineries. Now, hes the winemaker at Yarran Wines - a vineyard, winery and cellar door based in the NSW Riverina. #LoveNSW #LocalStories

24.01.2022 The curtains are joyfully going up again at theatres across Sydney! PIPPIN is leading the charge, opening tonight at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. It’s a momentous occasion, with Australians the first in the world to be coming through Sydney theatre stage doors. Book your seat here: https://bit.ly/38XCwXl #LoveNSW

23.01.2022 Were teaming up with the Independent Brewers Association to bring you our next NSW First online event on Tuesday 1 September. Youll learn about how you can create a bookable experience, how you can get your brewery listed on visitnsw.com and sydney.com and how you can get involved with our programs. To register: https://sforce.co/2FY0EN6 #LoveNSW

23.01.2022 Tune in to Channel 7 at 7pm AEDT tonight for a very special episode of Better Homes & Gardens focused entirely on our incredible state! Join Joh, Tara, Graham, Ed, James, Pete and Dr Harry as they each explore a beautiful region in NSW and meet the locals who make them unique. #LoveNSW

23.01.2022 Lots of excitement and emotion at Sydney Airport this morning as we greeted our Victorian neighbours on Qantas flight QF401 with a vibrant Sydney-style welcome! To coincide with the border reopening, our ‘Great Escape’ marketing campaign kicked off in Victoria today encouraging residents to hop the fence and explore the incredible coast, countryside and outback of NSW. #LoveNSW #ilovesydney

23.01.2022 We love seeing how tourism attractions continue to innovate and BridgeClimb Sydney is no exception. From 6 September, climbers will be able to venture to the other side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the first time in its history with the newly-introduced Ultimate Climb. Talk about reaching new heights! #LoveNSW

22.01.2022 A Jamberoo local through and through, Matt Georges passion for Jamberoo Action Park stems right back to when he was a child. Our #LocalStories series is all about discovering the people behind our states incredible attractions and businesses. #LoveNSW

22.01.2022 Sydney is full of a heritage that belongs to everybody. Aunty Margret Campbell from Dreamtime Southern X Tours offers visitors and locals the opportunity to experience Sydney through its Aboriginal Dreamtime Beginnings. #LoveNSW #LocalStories

22.01.2022 If you operate a live music venue in NSW, we want you to be a part of Great Southern Nights this November! Together with ARIA, were curating 1,000 COVID-safe gigs as part of this statewide initiative. Find out more and apply at greatsouthernnights.com.au... #LoveNSW

21.01.2022 Dominic May turned his passion into a business with CoastXP, a premier adventure boat experience in Newcastle. Dominic says working with our NSW First team has been incredibly valuable - helping him to better understand his business and distinguish his product from others in the market. Check out Dominics story, along with 21 other case studies: https://bit.ly/3ivUbap #LoveNSW

21.01.2022 Discover how you can tap into domestic market distribution through working with your local Accredited Visitor Information Centre (AVIC) by registering for tomorrows webinar. The session is the latest in our NSW First programs Discuss and Develop your Business digital series. Register for free here: https://sforce.co/3iZlnhH... #LoveNSW

21.01.2022 Tamworth rugby league fans are in for a treat In fantastic news for regional NSW, Tamworth will be hosting a Trans-Tasman clash between the Newcastle Knights and NZ Warriors on 29 August.... The NSW Government will be working with the NRL - National Rugby League to ensure the match is COVID-safe. #LoveNSW

20.01.2022 More than 12,000 music fans will be able to enjoy live performances by some of Australia’s finest musicians, with the NSW Government backing two major concerts at Qudos Bank Arena. Greatest Southern Nights will be headlined by Ocean Alley on Saturday 28 November and Bernard Fanning and Matt Corby on Saturday 5 December. They join more than 2,500 artists performing in 300-plus venues across Sydney and more than 130 NSW towns as part of Great Southern Nights. ... For more information and tickets, visit greatsouthernnights.com.au

20.01.2022 The Hunter region and Northern NSW will soon have easier access to the World Heritage Lord Howe Island, thanks to a new agreement between Newcastle Airport and Eastern Air Services - EAS. The Port Macquarie based airline will operate a direct service from Newcastle Airport to Lord Howe Island from 14 November. #LoveNSW

17.01.2022 The Great Southern Nights initiative it seems almost too good to be true. Hear from Luke Prout, co-owner of THE TAMWORTH HOTEL, about what #GreatSouthernNights means for the live music industry, as well as venues right across the state. There’s still plenty of time to catch a gig! Get your guide at greatsouthernnights.com.au

17.01.2022 Destination NSW has produced a new suite of content showcasing the beauty and diversity of the Emerald City, and it’s available to use now! The fresh, new images and video feature more than 70 locations and cover a range of different themes including Art and Culture, Nature and Wildlife, Adventure, and Food and Drink among others. To browse and download the new Sydney content, head to our Content Library: https://content.destinationnsw.com.au/

17.01.2022 Port Macquaries iconic Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail has welcomed its newest addition - Frankie Firefighter! Frankie pays homage to the incredible work of NSWs Fire Services and joins the free, award-winning sculpture trail that champions tourism and conservation awareness throughout the region. #LoveNSW

16.01.2022 Are you ready to make your ‘Great Escape’? NSW is inviting interstate residents to cross the border and enjoy a ‘Great Escape’ now that travel restrictions between states are soon to be lifted. The new marketing campaign is an extension of the ‘Love NSW’ tourism recovery campaign. #LoveNSW

15.01.2022 Its the passion and ingenuity of our tour operators, brewers, distillers, accommodation providers, chefs and winemakers that make NSW experiences so special. Were inviting you to meet them with our new Local Stories series featuring 49 operators and businesses from Sydney and regional NSW. Today we hear from James Christopher, co-founder of Brix Distillers in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney.... #LoveNSW

15.01.2022 Ever wondered about the story behind Mr. Wong? For renowned chef Dan Hong, cooking delicious Chinese food using amazing Australian produce was the perfect fit for his popular Sydney restaurant. It is #LocalStories like this one that make our Harbour City the culturally-vibrant destination that it is. #LoveNSW

14.01.2022 A new online toolkit is helping businesses as they continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19. Developed by the NSW Governments Business Connect service, the toolkit includes more than 35 webinars on a range of business-related subjects, fact sheets and training videos. Access the toolkit here: https://bit.ly/2YKlsyr #LoveNSW

14.01.2022 Ocean Alley, A.B. Original, Julia Stone and Kasey Chambers with Troy Cassar-Daley are among more than 50 feature artists now confirmed to play gigs across NSW as part of Great Southern Nights this November. The ground-breaking music event is part of the NSW Governments COVID recovery plan and will be delivered by Destination NSW in partnership with ARIA. Find out more at www.greatsouthernnights.com.au #LoveNSW

13.01.2022 Have you checked out Shoalhaven City Councils new short film, Walking on Country? The film intertwines the stories of the Shoalhaven Aboriginal community and their connection to country with the tourism operators and beautiful local landscapes of the region. #LoveNSW

12.01.2022 Last night our iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge was lit up in blue in support of the NSW Blues, ahead of tonight's State of Origin 2020 Series decider. Be sure to tune in to see the epic battle on Channel Nine from 7pm AEDT. Go the Blues!

12.01.2022 The NSW Government has reaffirmed its support for the state’s visitor economy in the 2020-21 NSW Budget, setting aside $200 million to drive visitation and visitor spending across the state to pre-COVID levels by 2024. For more on the details, here’s Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres. You can also check out our special edition of Insights, available here: https://bit.ly/2IDK6eJ #LoveNSW

12.01.2022 Mark this Saturday 12 September in your diaries! The team behind the Broken Hills Broken Heel Festival is hosting a Facebook live stream from 7pm AEST. Although the 2020 festival has been postponed, you can still catch a raft of performances from national queens and cross live to The Palace Hotel via Broken Heel TV. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/brokenheelfestival #LoveNSW

11.01.2022 Vivid Sydney, our iconic celebration of lights, music and ideas, will return in August 2021. Were hopeful that with a slight delay to regular scheduling, Vivid Sydney will continue to generate positive economic, cultural and social benefits for NSW in a way thats safe for our community. Follow Vivid Sydney to stay up to date when more information is available. #LoveNSW

11.01.2022 We’re gearing up to support the Blues for State of Origin II at ANZ Stadium tomorrow night! Check out this short video we've produced featuring NSW rugby league legend Nathan Hindmarsh inviting NRL - National Rugby League fans to extend their stay in Sydney and enjoy a staycation. Go the NSW Blues! #LoveNSW

10.01.2022 Giddy up! The prestigious seven-week Everest Carnival begins this Saturday 19 September at Royal Randwick. Were proud to partner with the Australian Turf Club for this COVID-safe event, which will further cement Sydney as Australias premier tourist and events destination and provide a boost to our visitor economy. #LoveNSW #EverestCarnival

09.01.2022 Tickets are now on sale for the Australian premiere of Hamilton Australia! Were proud to support musicals of this high calibre because we know of the many cultural, social and economic benefits it will deliver to our state. Its been an incredibly difficult year, but this is something we can all look forward to in March 2021. #LoveNSW... (Photo credit: Joan Marcus)

08.01.2022 Not that you needed any convincing but just in case, Qantas Travel Insider magazine has published 42 Reasons to Love NSW. Secured by our publicity team, this spectacular piece features a raft of ideas for ways you can explore our incredible state. You can check it out here: https://bit.ly/2Z173h7 ... #LoveNSW See more

08.01.2022 Tonight, it all kicks off the first of more than 1000 COVID-safe gigs for Great Southern Nights gets underway! We’ve been working hard with ARIA to bring this NSW Government live music initiative to life, with more than 200 gigs scheduled for this weekend alone. See the full gig guide at greatsouthernnights.com.au #LoveNSW

08.01.2022 Australian music’s biggest night, the ARIA Awards will be broadcast tonight on Channel 9 from 7.30pm AEDT. We’re proud to support this exceptional event that celebrates excellence in our music industry and recognises the importance of music to so many. For details on how you can tune in, head to: https://bit.ly/36Wkx16

07.01.2022 Local producers have been in the spotlight over the past week with the inaugural #AussieArtisanWeek. Do you have any favourite NSW artisans? Look no further than todays Local Stories, with Martin Boetz from The Cooks Co-op in the NSW Hawkesbury showing us just how wonderful our local produce is. #LoveNSW #LocalStories

07.01.2022 Did you know that some of Arthur Streetons greatest works were painted in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Hawkesbury? Visitors to the Art Gallery of New South Wales will have the opportunity to see the beauty of NSW through the lens of this iconic Australian Impressionist when Streeton opens on 7 November. Were excited to be supporting this landmark exhibition, which will feature more than 150 paintings, drawings and watercolours. #LoveNSW

06.01.2022 Today marks 20 years since Sydney was broadcast into homes all around the world for the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games. Hosting more than 11,000 athletes from 199 countries, #Sydney2000 was an event well never forget! What was your favourite moment? #LoveNSW

06.01.2022 If you havent seen your own backyard, then I think youre missing out. We tend to agree with Kate Tuart, the Interim Director at the Bank Art Museum Moree - BAMM, whos featured in todays Local Stories.#LoveNSW #LocalStories

06.01.2022 Were over the moon to be supporting the Museum of Contemporary Art Australias upcoming summer exhibition! Lindy Lee: Moon in a Dew Drop will open in Sydney on Friday 2 October - bringing together more than 70 works from across four decades of Lindy Lees practice. The major survey will offer a fantastic opportunity to get out and enjoy Sydney, while taking in globally recognised Australian art.... #LoveNSW (Photo credit: Anna Kucera)

06.01.2022 Some of our states greatest tourism advocates are those meeting visitors on the ground or in Narissas case, high on a cliff face! Featured in todays Local Stories video, Narissa from High and Wild Blue Mountains Adventures shares how she offers visitors a view of the UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains like no other. #LocalStories #LoveNSW

05.01.2022 Is your dog as famous as this one? Perhaps not as fluffy as your four-legged friend, the Dog On The Tuckerbox has been a favourite among those whove visited the NSW town of Gundagai since 1932. #InternationalDogDay #LoveNSW

05.01.2022 Beaches, rivers and mountains surrounded by seven World Heritage listed National Parks sounds like paradise to us! Michael Simmons from Mount Warning Tours offers us a front-seat view of the Tweed River town of Tumbulgum in todays #LocalStories. #LoveNSW

05.01.2022 Did you catch Good Weekend's '52 Weekends Away’ in last Saturday's The Sydney Morning Herald or The Age? We’re excited to have partnered with Nine to deliver a stunning showcase of some of the amazing getaways NSW has to offer, as well as a mini mag with additional exclusive NSW content. Read more here: https://bit.ly/32PUes1 #LoveNSW

03.01.2022 Whether youre looking for guidance on how you can adapt your product, boost your digital presence or stay connected with distribution partners, were here to help. Our NSW First team has produced six Quick Tips web tutorials to help tourism businesses take the next steps to recovery. Start watching here: https://bit.ly/31Uu4Eq #LoveNSW

02.01.2022 It’s NAIDOC Week an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be.’ To find out how to get involved, check out the calendar of NAIDOC Week events in your area: https://bit.ly/32tknN0... Pictured here is Aunty Margret Campbell from Dreamtime Southern X tours.

02.01.2022 In this weeks Insights: Business Connect toolkit now available, Aquabumps new view of Sydney, and more! Read the latest issue and subscribe to future editions here: https://bit.ly/3iuKFE7 #LoveNSW

02.01.2022 Were proud to say eight accommodation properties in Sydney, Byron Bay, Wagga Wagga, Orange and Cabarita Beach feature in Channel 10s Hotels By Design series. We secured the segments to highlight the innovative and luxurious accommodation properties on offer to visitors in NSW. See Hotels By Design on Network 10 at 2.30pm every Saturday and Sunday until 4 October. #LoveNSW... Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection The Old Clare Hotel Paramount House Hotel Byng Street Hotel Blackbirdbyron The Houston Wagga Halcyon House Ovolo Hotels

02.01.2022 If youve ever fancied naming a city, nows your perfect chance. The public is being asked to nominate potential names for the parcel of land that will be the CBD of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. For more information and to submit your idea, visit https://bit.ly/31oUA8G #LoveNSW

02.01.2022 Heavy traffic and blizzard conditions are expected in the NSW Snowy Mountains this weekend. If youre planning to hit the slopes, check out the Live Traffic NSW website before you travel: https://bit.ly/2FGyiqx #LoveNSW

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Port Macquarie, which has won the bid to host Local Government NSWs (LGNSW) annual Tourism and Economic Development Conference next March. Conferences are a great way business leaders can show their support for regional NSW - all while giving their delegates the opportunity to experience a new NSW destination. Let our team help you find a venue for your next regional NSW event. For more, visit meetinnsw.com.au #LoveNSW

01.01.2022 Situated on 1,500 acres with more than 60 species of animals, Altina Wildlife Park is a highlight attraction for anyone visiting the beautiful Riverina Murray region. Learn more in todays #LocalStories with Animals and Operations Manager, Rebecca Surian. #LoveNSW

01.01.2022 You can expect to experience a real taste of New South Wales when you visit Nel Restaurant in Sydney. In todays #LocalStories, chef Nelly Robinson shows how he captures the vibrancy of Sydney by creating unique dishes from locally-sourced NSW produce. #LoveNSW