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Two weeks left to nominate for the NSW Tourism Awards! If you have been considering entering the awards this year, or know a tourism business that deserves recognition it's time to nominate! NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2024 NSW TOURISM AWARDS ARE OPEN UNTIL 30th JUNE The NSW Tourism Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the state’s tourism industry, and forms part of the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards. Open to all tourism businesses within New South Wales, the submission and inspection-based program rewards business excellence, innovation and professionalism. There are 29 categories that businesses can nominate for, relevant to their business type, with category finalists and medallists announced at the gala event, held later in the year. Gold medallists attain national recognition and will compete against finalists from other States and Territory’s in the Australian Tourism Awards program. Submissions are completed via the businesses personalised online dashboard, where they can access supporting information, track submission progress and review final feedback. Entering the awards supports businesses to: • Raise their profile among industry and consumers. • Undertake a focused review of business goals, results and plans • Build morale and team spirit among staff and colleagues. • Gain confidential feedback from our team of experienced judges. • Benchmark your business against industry, both locally and across Australia For more information on the awards including category descriptors please visit our website. #tourism #visitoreconomy #awards #DestinationNSW #DestinationCountryandOutbackNSW(DNCO) #DestinationSydneySurroundsNorth #DestinationNorthCoast #DestinationSydneySurroundsSouth #DestinationSouthernNSW(DSNSW) #DestinationRiverinaMurray #DestinationCentralWestNSW(DNCW)

The San Diego Tourism Authority unveiled its 2025 Tourism Accelerator cohort. The initiative promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the local tourism industry by providing free membership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities to minority-owned businesses.

A Comprehensive Guide to Developing a Tourism Experience Strategy: In an increasingly competitive landscape, creating memorable and engaging experiences for travelers has become a crucial aspect of the tourism industry. SOURCE: A Comprehensive Guide to Developing a Tourism Experience Strategy BY: eTurboNews | eTN #travelnews

ICYMI: A Comprehensive Guide to Developing a Tourism Experience Strategy: In an increasingly competitive landscape, creating memorable and engaging experiences for travelers has become a crucial aspect of the tourism industry. SOURCE: A Comprehensive Guide to Developing a Tourism Experience Strategy BY: eTurboNews | eTN #travelnews

Here is an article on Innovation on Health and Wellness Tourism. This article shows the growing trend towards health and wellness-based tourism with activities that help to promote authentic and enriching experience. Click here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gRXb73qA

Helping local businesses to thrive Cotswolds Tourism has been successful in securing funding for ‘Help to Thrive’ through the latest round of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The project is aimed at helping local businesses to create new experiences & to learn to market them successfully online. The first element is to identify businesses, whether or not they would be traditionally considered as tourism businesses, that could create engaging new experiences and help them to develop those ideas - for instance working with a cheese shop to offer a tasting experience that paired local cheeses with local wines. The second element is then working with local businesses to show them how new (or existing) experiences can be brought to a wider audience by making them bookable online and explaining how to reach new audiences. A range of specialist training workshops are planned for later this year to help businesses develop a bookable tourism experience, to access new markets, and learn about different booking platforms.  A bespoke 1 to1 mentoring programme will also be available for a few businesses from each local authority area and people considering starting a visitor economy business for the first time will also be welcome to join the programme. Three of the local authority areas across the Cotswolds have backed the project meaning visitor economy businesses in Cotswold District, West Oxfordshire District and Tewkesbury Borough Council areas are all now eligible to see if they can get involved. Paul James (Economic Development Lead at Cotswold District Council) said: “The UK Shared Prosperity Fund has already supported a number of exciting projects which are making a real difference across the Cotswold District. Tourism is a hugely important sector for us, & I’m delighted that we’re able to work with Cotswolds Tourism to help businesses serving the visitor economy to succeed by adapting as consumer behaviour changes. I’d encourage businesses to make the most of the support that is available.” Andy Barge (Assistant Director for Communities at West Oxfordshire) said “This is a unique opportunity for visitor economy businesses or local town groups to come together to learn how to develop an immersive visitor experience and drive visitors to less well-known places around the region. We look forward to working closely with the Cotswolds Tourism team.” Andy Sanders, Head of Community & Economic Development at Tewkesbury Borough Council, said “Alongside the training, businesses will be marketed and promoted by Cotswolds Tourism. This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses in Tewkesbury Borough as the draw of the Cotswolds helps to drive visitors to the district. I encourage businesses to apply immediately as we expect this will be popular.” https://lnkd.in/eS8Pcn-p Businesses can register an interest by completing the form ⬇

Data from Greece’s current tourism season reflect both positive trends and challenges, according to boutique hospitality strategists at Square Lime. Square Lime | Premium Hospitality Management #Greece #GreekTourism #GreekTravel #Travel #Tourism #TourismInsights #SquareLime #TourismData #Study #TourismStudy

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2024 NSW TOURISM AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN The NSW Tourism Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the state’s tourism industry, and forms part of the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards. Open to all tourism businesses within New South Wales, the submission and inspection-based program rewards business excellence, innovation and professionalism. There are 26 categories that businesses can nominate for, relevant to their business type, with category finalists and medallists announced at the gala event, held later in the year. Gold medallists attain national recognition and will compete against finalists from other States and Territory’s in the Australian Tourism Awards program. Submissions are completed via the businesses personalised online dashboard, where they can access supporting information, track submission progress and review final feedback. Entering the awards supports businesses to: • Raise their profile among industry and consumers. • Undertake a focused review of business goals, results and plans • Build morale and team spirit among staff and colleagues. • Gain confidential feedback from our team of experienced judges. • Benchmark your business against industry, both locally and across Australia For more information on the awards including category descriptors please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gaZGBGHD #tourism #visitoreconomy #awards #businessawards Destination NSW Destination Country and Outback NSW (DNCO) Destination Sydney Surrounds North Destination North Coast Destination Sydney Surrounds South Destination Southern NSW (DSNSW) Destination Riverina Murray Destination Central West NSW (DNCW)

⭐2024 TASSIE'S TOP TOURISM TOWNS⭐ Six Tasmanian towns are vying for the title of Tassie’s Top Tourism Towns of 2024, and to have the chance to be named among Australia’s Top Tourism Towns. Your entrants for 2024 are…. Binalong Bay, Devonport, Queenstown, Richmond, Ross, and Stanley. Each of our entrants have prepared video clips showcasing the sights and sounds of their town and local region, along with an accompanying editorial and itinerary detailing what visitors can do over a couple of days visiting their town. Feel like a virtual road-trip around Tasmania? Then settle in, flick through the entries, and rediscover what’s so special about our towns across the State. We’re asking Tasmanians to visit our website – https://lnkd.in/grcR2Bww to carefully review the entries, and then vote for their favourite towns. The voting will directly contribute to the entrants overall score and help determine our Tassie winners. Plus, you can also go into the draw to win a Tassie Winter Getaway which you can enjoy during the Off Season! The entries will also be judged by an expert panel, who will determine Tasmania's three Top Tourism Towns - based on population - who will then go on to be finalists and judged alongside towns in all other Australian States and Territories. Voting closes 5pm Monday 13 May 2024 - https://lnkd.in/g_4QwRPu

Glad to share our book chapter titled "Understanding Sustainable Tourist Behaviour through a Critical Perspective of Motivation,Personality and Attitude" has been published in IGI Global Book "Achieving Sustainable Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality Sector".Thanks to my all co authors and editors of the book. Link of the publication: https://lnkd.in/gTQdpDvC #Sustainability #Tourism #Hospitality #Motivation #Personality #Attitude #Igi Global