ANOTHER NUMBER ONE ACCOLADE FOR SYDNEY

Sydney has been named the number one city in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in Travel + Leisure’s 2014 World’s Best Awards in USA, beating nearest rivals Melbourne and Queenstown, New Zealand to take out the top spot.

In addition, Sydney dominated the City Hotels category in the Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific region, with the Park Hyatt, Intercontinental, Four Seasons Hotel and Shangri-La Hotel all named in the top five.

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said she was delighted that Sydney has been recognised as the number one city by one of the world's most prestigious lifestyle magazines, Travel + Leisure.

“I am thrilled our beautiful Harbour City, Sydney has once again shined brighter than any other city in Australia and across our region,” Ms Chipchase said.

“It's little wonder Sydney is the number one city, with so much on offer for visitors from around the world, from our spectacular harbour setting, our many food and wine experiences, world class musical productions, festivals, sporting events and brilliant shopping,” she said.

Destination NSW Regional Director USA and Canada, Irene Morgan, said, “Americans are in love with Sydney, and NSW is the place to operate a tourism business if you want a lion’s share of the US market."

The award ceremony will be held in New York City on 24 July.