Tourism Industry

27/02/2017

Congratulations to the businesses who represented the NSW tourism industry at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards last Friday night. 5 Gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze awards... an excellent effort all round! 👏🎉🎊 http://www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au/NSWBCWebsite/media/Tourism/240217_Media-Release_QATA.pdf

http://www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au/NSWBCWebsite/media/Tourism/240217_Media-Release_QATA.pdf

16/03/2016

Federal Government’s decision to review its proposed ‘backpacker tax’ is a welcome reprieve for Australian tourism businesses who already face fierce competition in attracting working holiday makers.

“We are very pleased that Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck has acknowledged the very legitimate concerns raised by the Australian tourism and agriculture sectors and committed the Federal Government to a cross-departmental review of the proposed ‘backpacker tax’,” http://bit.ly/1VbjwXt

“The ‘backpacker tax’ would have put Australia at a serious competitive disadvantage in attracting working holiday makers, who spend on average $8500 while in the country – a significant amount of which goes directly into regional and rural areas.

26/10/2015

We are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2015 NSW Tourism Awards. With 29 categories across the industry spectrum, finalists are recognised for outstanding business achievements in all areas of tourism including attractions, accommodation, festivals/events, ecotourism and much more.

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who has supported the Awards program this year! http://bit.ly/1rhmyqh

08/07/2015

“Awards like this are proof of the quality of Sydney’s events, attractions, hotels, cafes, bars and restaurants, which all create a strong value proposition of a visit."

Sydney Business Chamber, a division of has described the latest win for Sydney in the Travel + Leisure 2015 World’s Best Award as recognition of Sydney’s dominance in the regional scene and its broader global reputation http://bit.ly/1TkfKbH

Executive Director of the Sydney Business Chamber, Patricia Forsythe said, “International visitor numbers to Sydney are increasing because Sydney is seen as a destination that is rich in experience and offers value for money.

30/04/2015

Prime Minister The Hon. Tony Abbott MP Tony Abbott discusses the Western Sydney Airport development. Presented at the Preparing for Take-Off Conference

Tony Abbott Prime Minister The Hon. Tony Abbott MP addressing the delegates at conference

“This airport will be a gateway to more business, more jobs and a stronger future for and our nation”

“Governments focus is roads first and airports second, upgrades to Bringelly rd has started, the 1st of 3.5bn rd package for ”

“This should become Australia’s principal airfreight hub & centre of a massive business park”

“The potential to do business in has never been greater.

14/04/2015

NSW Tourism dominates the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, with NSW operators recognised in more award categories than any other state.

17/03/2015

Small businesses employ more than 7 million Australians, and help our communities remain vibrant. But excessive penalty rates on public holidays and Sundays are making life tough for many small businesses. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Place a poster in your window by Thursday 2 April.

06/03/2015

The Baird Government’s election commitment to invest $6 million to attract more conferences to regional NSW is an important step towards boosting the State’s visitor economy and supporting job creation in regional areas. http://bit.ly/1EkPLw6

If NSW is going to double overnight visitor expenditure by 2020, we need to invest in tourism infrastructure that improves access, conference opportunities and stimulates mid-week visits to regional areas.

27/02/2015

We are excited to announce that today at just after 1pm you will have the opportunity to see NSW Premier, Mike Baird, and Leader of the Opposition, Luke Foley, go head-to-head in a live pre-election leaders debate; hosted by the NSW Business Chamber. The debate will be broadcast by Sky News, and be visible online via smh.com.au.

This is a huge coup for the NSW business community. Never before has a business organisation hosted the leaders of both major parties to engage in an exclusive pre-election debate.

Get the inside track on each leader’s vision for the future of this great state.

Tune in live

Tune in to Sky News for the live TV coverage, or catch the action online via smh.com.au at 1pm.

At just after 1pm you will have the opportunity to see NSW Premier, Mike Baird, and Leader of the Opposition, Luke Foley, go head-to-head in a live pre-election leaders debate; hosted by the NSW Business Chamber.

27/02/2015