Port Macquarie may attract more than 160 tourism professionals in 2021 after its winning bid to host Local Government NSW’s (LGNSW) annual Tourism and Economic Development Conference next March.
LGNSW President Linda Scott said helping the regional tourism industry recover would be high on the agenda at next year’s conference.
“Tourism is a vital industry in NSW, especially our regions, which are home to some of the world’s most stunning attractions,” Cr Scott said.
“This year we’re acknowledging the vital role councils play not just in tourism but also in economic development, encouraging and creating the conditions for appealing, vibrant and sustainable communities and strong local economies.
“Developing a strong and diverse visitor economy is just one aspect of that. Whether the local economy is based on tourism, hospitality, retail, education or other offerings, councils are actively involved in encouraging investment, place management and activation and supporting businesses of all sizes.
“Port Macquarie is a fantastic tourism destination in NSW, with a range of attractions including a 9km coastal walk, eight beaches, scenic lookouts, the Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park and the world-famous Koala Hospital,” Cr Scott said.
“It is home to excellent local tourism businesses that have provided an outstanding example of how to pivot in a crisis when the area’s operators adjusted their offerings to visitors following the impacts of bushfires and COVID-19.”
Find out more about the 2021 LGNSW Tourism and Economic Development Conference, to be held March 15-17.
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LGNSW President Linda Scott said helping the regional tourism industry recover would be high on the agenda at next year’s conference.
“Tourism is a vital industry in NSW, especially our regions, which are home to some of the world’s most stunning attractions,” Cr Scott said.
“This year we’re acknowledging the vital role councils play not just in tourism but also in economic development, encouraging and creating the conditions for appealing, vibrant and sustainable communities and strong local economies.
“Developing a strong and diverse visitor economy is just one aspect of that. Whether the local economy is based on tourism, hospitality, retail, education or other offerings, councils are actively involved in encouraging investment, place management and activation and supporting businesses of all sizes.
“Port Macquarie is a fantastic tourism destination in NSW, with a range of attractions including a 9km coastal walk, eight beaches, scenic lookouts, the Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park and the world-famous Koala Hospital,” Cr Scott said.
“It is home to excellent local tourism businesses that have provided an outstanding example of how to pivot in a crisis when the area’s operators adjusted their offerings to visitors following the impacts of bushfires and COVID-19.”
Find out more about the 2021 LGNSW Tourism and Economic Development Conference, to be held March 15-17.
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