Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the opening of the $500,000 NSW Regional Business Event Development Fund could not have come at a better time, as the return of more face-to-face events ramps up following the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It’s been incredibly tough for our business events sector, but now is the time to turn that around by restoring confidence back into the industry.
“People have a strong desire to build business connections in-person, while still taking advantage of virtual events, and our funding program is designed to support this new hybrid event environment,” Minister Ayres said.
Mr Ayres said whether business events were looking for assistance with venue hire, marketing or developing pre and post touring opportunities to encourage longer stays in NSW, the program would play a critical part in the state’s economic recovery.
“Regional NSW has so many great locations and venues to host events and for the first time since the program’s launch, I’m delighted to announce that the NSW Regional Business Event Development Fund is open to events in Newcastle and Wollongong.
“I encourage new or existing business events to work with Destination NSW to identify ways they can grow and promote their conference or business event in this state.”
Applications for the NSW Regional Business Event Development Fund are now open and close on 30 April. For more information and to apply, go to www.meetinnsw.com.au.
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