SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

The 50th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Opera House was marked from 20-22 October with events including a laser show on the building's iconic sails and an open house weekend. 

According to data from Deloitte, the Sydney Opera House contributed $1.2 billion to the state economy in FY23, including $824 million from tourism alone, with 82 per cent of international visitors saying it was a consideration in choosing Sydney as a destination. 

There were 1.8 million international visitors to the precinct in 2022-23. 

Deloitte modelling forecasts that international arrivals should reach pre-pandemic levels by late 2024, with the Sydney Opera House likely to be an important contributor.
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